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  • 21:1721:17, 10 December 2024 diff hist +24‎ 2015 General Election ‎No edit summary current
  • 21:1521:15, 10 December 2024 diff hist +615‎ 1980 General Election ‎No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:1221:12, 10 December 2024 diff hist +5,216‎ N Barisan Sosialis ‎ Created page with "Barisan Sosialis (English: Socialist Front) was a prominent political party in Singapore, established on 29 July 1961 and officially registered on 13 August 1961. Formed by left-wing members of the People's Action Party (PAP) who had been expelled, it was founded by notable figures such as Lee Siew Choh and Lim Chin Siong. The party became the largest opposition force in Singapore during the 1960s and 1980s. Barisan Sosialis merged with the Workers' Party in 1988, mark..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 21:0621:06, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,932‎ N 1980 General Election ‎ Created page with "The 1980 Parliamentary General Election marked another milestone in Singapore’s political history, with the People’s Action Party (PAP) achieving its fourth consecutive clean sweep of all parliamentary seats. This election highlighted key political and social issues, including education reforms and trade union scandals, and introduced a new opposition party that would shape Singapore’s political landscape in the years to come. === Background === Nearly half of the..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 21:0421:04, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,471‎ N 1981 Anson By-election ‎ Created page with "'''1981 Anson By-Election''' The 1981 Anson by-election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the end of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) 15-year monopoly in Parliament. It also saw the Workers’ Party (WP) return to the legislature after two decades, with J. B. Jeyaretnam’s victory in the very seat that WP founder David Marshall had once held. === Background === PAP Member of Parliament (MP) C. V. Devan Nair vacated the Anson seat on..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 21:0021:00, 10 December 2024 diff hist +4,339‎ N 1976 General Election ‎ Created page with "The 1976 Parliamentary General Election was notable for the electoral debut of two future political stalwarts: Goh Chok Tong, who would later become Singapore’s second Prime Minister, and Chiam See Tong, then an independent candidate, who eventually became one of Singapore’s most prominent opposition Members of Parliament. This election also marked an evolution in political discourse, with increasing calls for opposition representation in Parliament to provide chec..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:5720:57, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,530‎ N 1972 General Election ‎ Created page with " The 1972 Parliamentary General Election marked a return to vibrant electoral contests in Singapore, contrasting with the uncontested outcomes of the 1968 General Election. This election saw the People’s Action Party (PAP) facing challenges in nearly all constituencies, with heightened opposition participation and significant political developments. === Background === Following the 1968 General Election, in which PAP captured all parliamentary seats unopposed, opposit..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:5420:54, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,912‎ N 1970 Parliamentary By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1970 parliamentary by-elections were conducted to refresh the ranks of the People’s Action Party (PAP) by introducing new blood into its parliamentary team. This election saw the voluntary resignations of five PAP Members of Parliament, including Singapore’s sole woman MP, Chan Choy Siong, marking the end of female representation in Parliament until 1984. === Background === PAP initiated these by-elections as part of its strategy to rejuvenate its parliamentar..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:5220:52, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,093‎ N 1968 General Election ‎ Created page with "The 1968 Parliamentary General Election marked Singapore’s first General Election since its independence in 1965. It was notable for its unprecedented campaigning period, new electoral boundaries, and the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP), which won a historic uncontested majority. === Background === Following the resignations of 11 Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament and the flight of two Barisan MPs to evade arrest by the Internal Security Department..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:5020:50, 10 December 2024 diff hist +3,102‎ N 1967 Parliamentary By-election ‎ Created page with "The 1967 parliamentary by-elections marked the culmination of a series of political walkouts and boycotts by Barisan Sosialis, significantly reshaping Singapore’s parliamentary landscape. This election was characterized by further resignations from Barisan lawmakers and minimal opposition participation, consolidating the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP). === Background === The by-elections were triggered by the resignations of five Barisan Sosialis Membe..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 20:4820:48, 10 December 2024 diff hist +2,580‎ N 1966 Parliamentary By-election (November) ‎ Created page with " The November 1966 parliamentary by-elections marked the third and final round of by-elections held in Singapore during the same year—the only instance in the nation’s history of three separate by-election rounds in a single year. The elections occurred amidst Barisan Sosialis’ continued boycott of Parliament and its self-proclaimed "struggle for democracy." === Background === The November by-elections were triggered by a new wave of resignations from Barisan Sosi..." current Tag: Visual edit: Switched
  • 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current 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..." current
  • 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..." current
  • 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..." current
  • 20:0420:04, 10 December 2024 diff hist +1,036‎ National Referendum 1962 ‎No edit summary current 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
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