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10 December 2024

  • 20:4620:46, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,248‎ N 1966 Parliamentary By-election (March) ‎ Created page with " The March 1966 parliamentary by-elections were held to fill three vacant seats in Singapore’s Parliament. These resignations followed internal conflicts within Barisan Sosialis and marked a continuation of the political shifts and tensions that characterized Singapore’s early years as an independent republic. === Background === The vacancies arose after three Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament resigned, citing discontent with the leadership of party chairman Dr..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:4520:45, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,628‎ N 1966 First Parliamentary By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1966 by-election was the first election held in the Republic of Singapore following its independence on 9 August 1965. This by-election, conducted to fill a vacant seat in the newly-formed Parliament, marked a significant moment in Singapore’s political history, as the country transitioned from a state within Malaysia to an independent nation. === Background === The first Parliament of Singapore, which replaced the Legislative Assembly, convened on 8 December 1965..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4120:41, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,805‎ N 1965 Legislative By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1965 Legislative Assembly by-election was the final election held for Singapore’s Legislative Assembly before the island’s independence and transition to a sovereign Parliament. It occurred against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Singapore and Malaysia, culminating in Singapore’s separation from the federation two months later. === Background === By 1965, the People’s Action Party (PAP) had expanded into Malaysia as a federal party, contesting 11 s..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:4020:40, 10 December 2024 diff hist +4,376‎ N 1963 Legislative General Election ‎ Created page with "The 1963 Legislative Assembly General Election was one of the most intense and pivotal elections in Singapore’s history, coinciding with the island’s entry into Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Marked by fierce political rivalry and high stakes, the election solidified the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) dominance and reshaped Singapore’s political landscape. === Background === This election followed significant political turmoil within the Legislative Assembly. T..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:3820:38, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,969‎ N 1961 Legislative Assembly By-election (July) ‎ Created page with "The July 1961 Legislative Assembly by-election was triggered by the death of Baharuddin Mohammed Ariff, a People’s Action Party (PAP) Assembly Member. This by-election marked the Workers' Party's (WP) entry into the legislature and highlighted growing political fragmentation within the PAP. === Background === The death of Baharuddin Mohammed Ariff created a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, necessitating the by-election. Former Chief Minister David Marshall, now..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:3620:36, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,041‎ N 1961 Legislative Assembly By-election ‎ Created page with "The April 1961 Legislative Assembly by-election was a politically significant event in Singapore, triggered by the resignation of National Development Minister Ong Eng Guan following a series of public disputes with the People’s Action Party (PAP). This by-election marked a turning point in Singapore’s political dynamics, as Ong’s re-election reduced the PAP’s legislative majority. === Background === Ong Eng Guan, National Development Minister and former Mayor o..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:3420:34, 10 December 2024 diff hist +4,054‎ N 1959 Legislative Assembly Election ‎ Created page with "The 1959 Legislative Assembly General Election was a pivotal moment in Singapore’s history, marking the first general election for a fully elected legislature following the successful conclusion of self-governance negotiations between British and Singapore lawmakers. It set the stage for the People’s Action Party (PAP) to assume power and usher in a new era of governance. === Background === This election followed the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly on 31 Mar..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:2620:26, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,008‎ N 1957 Legislative Assembly By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1957 Tanjong Pagar by-election was a significant political event in Singapore’s history, marked by the resignation of two prominent leaders, David Marshall and Lee Kuan Yew, and the shifting dynamics of political alliances. === Background === David Marshall resigned as Chief Minister on 7 June 1956 after his bid for self-governance during discussions with the British was unsuccessful. His successor, Lim Yew Hock, led a subsequent delegation a few months later that..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:2420:24, 10 December 2024 diff hist +4,177‎ N 1955 Legislative Assembly Election ‎ Created page with "The 1955 Legislative Assembly election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the first election under the Rendel Constitution. This election introduced significant changes to Singapore’s political framework, granting citizens greater autonomy and reshaping the legislature. === Background === The Rendel Constitution, named after Sir George Rendel, aimed to provide Singaporeans with more self-governance. It established a framework in which ele..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:2220:22, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,316‎ N 1952 Legislative Council By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1952 Legislative Council by-election in Singapore was a notable event in the colony’s political history, marked by an unopposed victory and unique circumstances surrounding the resignation of Mrs. V. Menon, the only elected woman in the Legislative Council. === Background === Mrs. V. Menon voluntarily resigned her Legislative Council seat on 25 September 1952 after facing criminal breach of trust charges in India’s courts, along with her lawyer husband. Both wer..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:1920:19, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,322‎ N 1948 Legislative Council By-election ‎ Created page with "Singapore’s first by-election was held in 1948 following the death of independent Legislative Councillor S. C. Goho. Goho, who had been elected less than five months earlier in the General Election, passed away in Calcutta on 24 July 1948. His untimely demise necessitated the first by-election in Singapore’s history. === Background === S. C. Goho’s death left a vacancy in the Legislative Council, prompting the issuance of a writ of election on 12 August 1948. The..."
  • 20:1820:18, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,760‎ N 1948 Legislative Council General Election ‎ Created page with "The '''Legislative Council General Election of 1948''' marked the beginning of elections for national governance in Singapore. It was a historic milestone as six Legislative Councillors were elected through suffrage across four wards, with two wards utilizing bloc voting—the only instance this system was employed in a legislative poll. Three additional seats were filled by representatives elected internally by commercial organizations. === Composition of the Legislati..."
  • 20:1620:16, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,877‎ N 1951 Legislative Council General Election ‎ Created page with "The 1951 Legislative Council election in Singapore marked a significant development in the colony’s political landscape, with changes in constituency boundaries, the entry of new political players, and notable candidates shaping the election’s narrative. === Background === In preparation for the election, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies approved proposals to increase the number of nationally-elected seats from six to nine, raising the total number of..."
  • 20:0420:04, 10 December 2024 diff hist +1,036‎ National Referendum 1962 ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:0220:02, 10 December 2024 diff hist +13‎ National Referendum 1962 ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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  • 19:5919:59, 10 December 2024 diff hist +31‎ N File:Malaysia referendum ballot 1962.png ‎No edit summary current
  • 19:5819:58, 10 December 2024 diff hist +4,323‎ N National Referendum 1962 ‎ Created page with "The '''1962 National Referendum''' was a pivotal event in Singapore's history, marking the only referendum conducted in the country to decide the terms of Singapore's merger with Malaysia. Polling took place on '''1 September 1962 (Saturday)''', with an electorate of '''619,867''' and a voter turnout of '''90.6%'''. === Background === The referendum arose from the People's Action Party (PAP) government’s efforts to merge Singapore with the Federation of Malaysia. Th..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 19:5819:58, 10 December 2024 diff hist +31‎ N File:Malaysia referendum ballot 19621.webp ‎No edit summary current

9 December 2024

5 December 2024

  • 08:1508:15, 5 December 2024 diff hist +106‎ Dover Forest ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 08:1208:12, 5 December 2024 diff hist +17‎ Dover Forest EBS ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 08:1208:12, 5 December 2024 diff hist +5,291‎ N Dover Forest EBS ‎ Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) for Dover Forest}} The Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), commissioned by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and conducted by AECOM, provides a comprehensive assessment of Dover Forest's ecological and environmental significance before its clearance for urban development. The study aimed to evaluate the diversity of flora and fauna, hydrological conditions, and the overall environmental health of the area to guide..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 08:1108:11, 5 December 2024 diff hist +5,290‎ N Dover Forest EIA ‎ Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Environmental Baseline Study(EBS) for Dover Forest}} The Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), commissioned by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and conducted by AECOM, provides a comprehensive assessment of Dover Forest's ecological and environmental significance before its clearance for urban development. The study aimed to evaluate the diversity of flora and fauna, hydrological conditions, and the overall environmental health of the area to guide d..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 08:0408:04, 5 December 2024 diff hist +4‎ Deforestation for Public Housing in Singapore ‎ →‎Key Announcements of Forest Clearing for HDB Estates Tag: Visual edit
  • 08:0408:04, 5 December 2024 diff hist +3,893‎ N Dover Forest ‎ Created page with "== '''Overview''' == Dover Forest, previously known as the Ulu Pandan Forest, was a 33-hectare secondary forest located in western Singapore, near the Dover and Ulu Pandan area. The forest, which developed naturally on abandoned land, served as a critical green space for biodiversity and a buffer for the urban landscape. In 2021, Dover Forest was earmarked for residential development as part of Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) efforts to address the gro..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 07:5607:56, 5 December 2024 diff hist +3,341‎ N Deforestation for Public Housing in Singapore ‎ Created page with "Singapore’s rapid urbanization has been driven by the need to provide affordable and sustainable housing for its citizens, with the Housing and Development Board (HDB) playing a central role since its establishment in 1960. However, the city-state's limited land area has resulted in tensions between urban development and environmental conservation, particularly regarding the clearing of forested areas to make way for new HDB estates. Over the decades, significant fore..." Tag: Visual edit

3 December 2024

  • 05:4005:40, 3 December 2024 diff hist +549‎ Lee Wei Ling ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 05:3705:37, 3 December 2024 diff hist +4,690‎ N Lee Wei Ling ‎ Created page with "Lee Wei Ling was a Singaporean neurologist, author, and the director of the National Neuroscience Institute. A prominent member of the Lee family, she was the only daughter of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding prime minister, and Kwa Geok Choo. She was the younger sister of Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore's third prime minister, and the older sister of Lee Hsien Yang. === Early Life and Education === Lee Wei Ling was born on 7 January 1955. In 1973, she received a Preside..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 05:3105:31, 3 December 2024 diff hist +60‎ Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and Others ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 05:2905:29, 3 December 2024 diff hist +20,697‎ N Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and Others ‎ Created page with "The case of '''Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and Others''' ([2023] SGHC 14) arose from an incident on 7 July 2017, when Mah Kiat Seng (“Mah”) was apprehended by the police outside Suntec City under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act (MHCTA). This provision permits police officers to apprehend individuals reported or believed to be mentally disordered and dangerous to themselves or others. The sequence of events began with a complaint from a..." Tag: Visual edit

21 November 2024

  • 16:5316:53, 21 November 2024 diff hist +47‎ Death of Benjamin Lim ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:4716:47, 21 November 2024 diff hist +33,676‎ N Cabinet of Singapore ‎ Created page with "The '''Cabinet of Singapore''' forms the Government (executive branch) of Singapore together with the President of Singapore. It is led by the Prime Minister of Singapore who is the head of government. The Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament (MP) appointed by the President who selects a person that in his or her view is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the Parliament of Singapore. The other members of the Cabinet are Ministers who are Members of Par..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:4016:40, 21 November 2024 diff hist +2‎ Parliament of Singapore ‎No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
  • 16:3916:39, 21 November 2024 diff hist +129,561‎ N Parliament of Singapore ‎ Created page with "The '''Parliament of Singapore''' is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Singapore, which governs the country alongside the president of Singapore. Largely based upon the Westminster system, the Parliament is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected, as well as Non-constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) and Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) who are appointed. Following the 2020 general election, 93 (currently 87)Template:EfnTemplate:Efn M..." Tag: Visual edit

19 November 2024

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