I explain how an obscure 1946 British decision changed the fates of both countries.
Indeed, the Malayan Union fundamentally changed Singapore and Malaysia (even before Malaysia was formed).

#history #singapore #malaysia

Clips:
* Lee Hsien Loong's speech:    • PM Lee delivering a eulogy at the mem...  
* Malaysian Solidarity Convention speech:    • [RARE FOOTAGE] Malay/Bahasa Melayu Sp...  
* Singapore separation clip:    • singapore rejected  
* Singapore Global Dialogue:    • Singapore Global Dialogue 2011 - Clos...  
* Photo of Straits Times article: https://singaporerebel.blogspot.com/2...
Some clips from Wikimedia Commons, Pexels