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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..."