Tag Archives: Chinese Middle School Riots

A Forgotten Past – Two Decades of Chaos

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Remember Singapore

The quiet night of 8th December 2013 would be remembered for years to come, as Singaporeans were shocked by the news of a riot erupting at Little India. Most expressed disbelief, as riots and violent strikes were almost unheard of … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Past – The Curious Case of Lim Yew Hock

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Remember Singapore

A controversial yet significant figure in the political history of modern Singapore, Lim Yew Hock (1914-1984) was the second Chief Minister of Singapore, succeeding David Saul Marshall (1908-1995) in 1956. Unlike his predecessor, Lim Yew Hock was a hardliner against … Continue reading →

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Headlines that shook Singapore (since 1955)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Below is a collection of some of the biggest news headlines that shook the Singapore society since 1955, when Singapore was given self-governance (Extending the timeline from the previous version of “1970 to Present”). The headlines are categorised into Social … Continue reading →

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