Thursday: History
In 1965, which country was expelled from Malaysia, becoming an independent nation as a result?
Hint: This country formed in 1963… →
In 1965, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia
In 1965, Singapore was expelled from Malaysia following political and ethnic tensions that had been brewing since the country's formation in 1963.
Initially, Singapore joined Malaysia as part of a federation, but differences in economic and political policies, along with racial tensions between ethnic Malays and the Chinese-majority population in Singapore, led to its separation.
As a result of this expulsion, Singapore became an independent republic on August 9, 1965. This marked a significant turning point in Singapore's history, setting the stage for its rapid economic development and modernization in the following decades.
