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When Singapore gained independence on 9th August 1965, one of the more pressing issues it had to address related to security. The ongoing Indonesian Konfrontasi which began in 1963 had not yet abated. Indonesian saboteurs infiltrated Singapore and bombed a number of places, damaging properties and killing several Singaporeans. The constant threat of communist insurgency in Malaya and the intensification of the Indo-Chinese war in the region in the 1960s posed even more serious threats.

National Service was deemed the best option for Singapore as it could help instil a spirit of patriotism, unify our multi-racial society and build a cohesive nation

Timeline:.

1965

·       Independence of Singapore

·       Shouldering The Nation's Defence

·       The Ministry of Interior and Defence

1966

·       SAFTI - Singapore Armed Forces Training Centre

1967

·        In Defence of the Singapore Oasis: First Call-Up Since Independence

·        March 1967 National Service Begins

·        What was introduced in Mar 1967 that changed the lives of many young male Singaporeans?

·        April 1967 - Registration for call-up ended

·        National Service - The Medical Dimension

·        School of Artillery

·        In good hands: The SAF Medical Corps

1968

·       A soldier’s Lifeline: The School of Military Medicine

·       British withdrawal

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SBC 1988 - Diary Of A Nation (Episode 7 - Confrontation)

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Documentary series (Diary Of A Nation), produced during Singapore broadcasting Corporation era. 1988

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50 years of TV: First direct telecast of Singapore's first National Day Parade

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Did you know? The first direct telecast of Singapore's first National Day Parade was held at the Padang on the morning of 9 August 1966.

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press conference on 9 august 1965

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PM Lee Kuan Yew on the seperation from Malaysia (1965)

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Best Ever Speech Collections of Lee Kuan Yew

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PM Lee Kuan Yew at his first National Day Rally

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To build an enduring future for Singapore. Mr Lee Kuan Yew at his first National Day Rally in 1966.

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When Singapore gained independence on 9th August 1965, one of the more pressing issues it had to address related to security. The ongoing Indonesian Konfrontasi which began in 1963 had not yet abated. Indonesian saboteurs infiltrated Singapore and bombed a number of places, damaging properties and killing several Singaporeans. The constant threat of communist insurgency in Malaya and the intensification of the Indo-Chinese war in the region in the 1960s posed even more serious threats.

National Service was deemed the best option for Singapore as it could help instil a spirit of patriotism, unify our multi-racial society and build a cohesive nation

Timeline:.

1965

·       Independence of Singapore

·       Shouldering The Nation's Defence

·       The Ministry of Interior and Defence

1966

·       SAFTI - Singapore Armed Forces Training Centre

1967

·        In Defence of the Singapore Oasis: First Call-Up Since Independence

·        March 1967 National Service Begins

·        What was introduced in Mar 1967 that changed the lives of many young male Singaporeans?

·        April 1967 - Registration for call-up ended

·        National Service - The Medical Dimension

·        School of Artillery

·        In good hands: The SAF Medical Corps

1968

·       A soldier’s Lifeline: The School of Military Medicine

·       British withdrawal

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUqpPiXBBLA

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Singapore is on the front line of an undeclared war with Indonesia. During the 1960s, the island endured bullets, bombs and bloodshed - climaxing in the bombing of MacDonald House on 10th March 1965.

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Singtel TV: Our Lovepedia Episode 3  – Walk Down Memory Lane

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Have you ever played on the iconic dragon playground? In this episode, Mr Khor Ean Ghee walks us through the design concept of the playgrounds he created in the 70s that has been dubbed a 'cultural heritage' of Singapore and still stands till this day. Make sure to catch all 20 episodes of this miniseries.

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If
you, who are growing up, do not understand that you have to defend this, then
in the end, we will lose. Other people will come, smack you down and take over." - Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 1967

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If
you, who are growing up, do not understand that you have to defend this, then
in the end, we will lose. Other people will come, smack you down and take over." - Mr Lee Kuan Yew in 1967

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From AWARE's website: 5.National Service Women are not required to serve National Service, which is compulsory for men. Because they have given 2-3 years of their lives to the nation, men enjoy salary and tax benefits. Many also develop a network of friends that can be advantageous in their work life.

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One of the Singaporean view toward NS (Group7

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One of the Singaporean view toward NS (Group7

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Women are not required to serve National Service, which is compulsory for men. Because they have given 2-3 years of their lives to the nation, men enjoy salary and tax benefits. Many also develop a network of friends that can be advantageous in their work life.

Government�s Rationale
Asian parents do not want their daughters to go through national service.

AWARE�s Comment
The principle of equal treatment should apply in all areas. If young men are asked to give 2-3 years of their life to the nation, so should women. The concept of National Service should be broadened. In keeping with the principle of Total Defence, women drafted for NS � and men unsuitable for military service � can serve the nation in many other ways.

Proposal
Women and men should be called up equally for compulsory national service. They should have the choice of military or non-military service and there should be no hierarchical distinctions for either arm of NS. Measures should also be taken to eliminate sexual stereotyping and any possibility of sexual harassment while young Singaporeans serve their National Service.

From:http://sgforums.com/forums/10/topics/29035

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"It was my idea that Singapore should leave the federation and be independent. The differences between the state government of Singapore and the central government of Malaysia had become so acrimonious that I decided that it was best that Singapore went its own way. Otherwise, there was no hope for peace." – Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysian Prime Minister,1965

We derived this answer from http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/separation-1965-the-tunkus-agonised-decision

From this source which is stated by a major politician, we can infer that Malaysia was happy when Singapore left. It also seems that Singapore was forced to leave Malaysia at the Tunku's behest. It was not Singapore that sought to secede or initiated the negotiation to separate from Malaysia.

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In August 1965, the Ministry of the Interior and Defence (MID) was established with Dr. Goh Keng Swee as its first Minister. The key priority then was to build up the Army into a credible force as soon as possible. With its small population and the need to channel resources to economic development, it was decided that Singapore's defence would be based on citizen armed forces.

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The dragon-shaped sand-based playground used to be a popular design for playgrounds in Ang Mo Kio and Toa Payoh.After 1993, they were phased out due to safety concerns and it is believed that this Dragon Playground of Toa Payoh (located at Blk 28 Toa Payoh Lorong 6) is the only one of its kinds (sand-based) left in Singapore (The other two are laid with rubber mats).

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The dragon-shaped sand-based playground used to be a popular design for playgrounds in Ang Mo Kio and Toa Payoh.After 1993, they were phased out due to safety concerns and it is believed that this Dragon Playground of Toa Payoh (located at Blk 28 Toa Payoh Lorong 6) is the only one of its kinds (sand-based) left in Singapore (The other two are laid with rubber mats).

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The dragon playground at Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, likely built in the ’70s,...

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http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/history/thumbnail/event/7459f37a-a262-4130-b496-e2c14f3630b1/2758/2

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The dragon playground was designed in 1979 by Housing and  Development Board’s (HDB) in-house designer Khor Ean Ghee (born 1935), who got his inspiration from the Oriental dragon commonly seen among the Chinese community in Singapore.

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Explore exciting bird shows, interactive feeding sessions and tours that cater to all ages, or plan your visit to Jurong Bird Park!

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Jurong Bird Park, which opened on 3 January 1971, is Asia's largest bird park and home to more than 5,000 birds across 400 species. Built at a cost of S$3.5 million, the 20.2-hectare park draws about 800,000 visitors annually. The park offers visitors an immersive experience with large open-concept displays that feature exhibits simulating the natural habitats of birds.

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In 1966, Singapore celebrated its 9 August National Day for the first time. It was a week-long string of festivities that included a big parade, fireworks displays, cultural shows, and dinner parties. It was actually Singapore’s second National Day. The very first had been on 9 August 1965 when Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia to go its own way. On this day, it was simultaneously announced in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur that henceforth, Singapore would be "a sovereign, democratic and independent nation".

As Singapore recovered from the shock of the separation, its immediate priority was to gain international recognition as an independent republic.

Between 1965 and 1966, Singapore became a member of several important global organisations, and was recognised as an independent nation both regionally and internationally.The nation's efforts to assert itself as an independent nation were affirmed on its first National Day in 1966 when congratulatory messages were received from 29 countries.

Singapore's first National Day Parade (NDP) was held at the Padang on the morning,9.00am 9 August 1966.

While the parade was going on, some 500,000 schoolchildren assembled in their schools to hear the National Day message of the Minister for Education, Ong Pang Boon, being read out by their principals. Schools held flag-raising ceremonies, sang the national anthem, and organised concerts or exhibitions.

The parade at the Padang began at 9 am with the arrival of then President Yusof bin Ishak, who was greeted by then Defence Minister and Colonel of the Artillery Goh Keng Swee on the steps of City Hall. Seated on the steps were the cabinet ministers, members of parliament, VIPs and invited guests. The playing of the national anthem was followed by the presidential salute and a 21-gun salute that thundered out from the grounds of Raffles Institution and the president’s review of the parade.

Then came the 90-minute march-past of 23,000 men, women and children. The march-past was led by six contingents from the People's Defence Force (PDF), which was on public parade for the first time. In the PDF contingents were four ministers – then Minister for Labour Jek Yeun Thong, then Minister for Education Ong Pang Boon, then Minister for Culture and Social Affairs Othman Wok, and then Minister of State for Defence Wee Toon Boon – wearing for the first time the uniform of officer cadets. Also in the PDF contingents were parliamentary secretaries and members of parliament.

The military detachments were followed by uniformed youth groups and performances by students of the major Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English schools to represent the four main cultures of Singapore. Marching next were the PAP contingent, followed by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) contingent. The thundering finale of crashing cymbals, gongs and drums was a display by 60 lions and dragons – the biggest assembly of lion and dragon dancers ever in Singapore. The lion and dragon dance troupes dispersed at 10.30 am – seven minutes before the rain fell.

Spirits were not dampened by the rain. The military units continued their route march through heavily populated Chinatown towards Tanjong Pagar and were greeted by cheering crowds. To let thousands more catch the celebrations, the parade was televised ‘live’. The day's celebrations continued with a fireworks display at 4 pm at the Padang organised by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. A second fireworks display was held at Fort Canning Rise that night, a display that could be seen by the 1,000 guests at the Istana garden cocktail party hosted by President Ishak and the First Lady, Puan Noor Aishah.

The very first National Day Parade (NDP) was on the theme of "National Pride and Confidence in the Future".[6]It was to be the first of what would develop into a much-anticipated national event with mass participation from all quarters. However, this first National Day celebrations did not enjoy wholehearted support from everyone.

Opposition parties, including Singapore UMNO boycotted the morning parade at the Padang. Only a contingent of the ruling party, People’s Action Party (PAP), was at the parade. On the evening of 9 August, Barisan Sosialis and Party Rakyat held their own meetings in Geylang Serai to condemn the waste of public money used to celebrate a "phony independence".

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce presented a "daylight fireworks display" on the Padang. This turned out to be a "minor flop after 10 successive shots which filled the sky with little State flags", said a Straits Times article on Aug 10, 1966. The rest of the fireworks, which were supposed to blossom into lions, dragons and mythical creatures, were not fired after the first three failed to ignite.

It first took place at the Padang

In December 1990, a video of the first NDP was one of the items buried in a time capsule. The Singapore 2015 Time Capsule also contained the music score for the National anthem and water from the Singapore River. The cylinder was part of Singapore's 25th anniversary celebrations

First parade by Singapore's army

It was the first time six contingents of the People's Defence Force went on public parade. This was before national service was instituted, so many of the soldiers were volunteers.

All these were taken from

1.http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/national-day-parade-1966-10-things-about-the-inaugural-parade

2.http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_524_2004-12-29.html

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Gp 1: Thomas, Ethan, Grace
Gp 2: Gail, Najiyah, Aishah
Gp 3: Ebony, Peng Cheng, Ka Lok
Gp 4: Nithila, Isabelle, Afiqah
Gp 5: Dipeeka, Chloe, Harini
Gp 6: Shameer, Ilhan, Izra
Gp 7: Htet, Hong Feng, Yu Xian
Gp 8: Hadi, Pye, Yew Lim