50 years ago today, history was made when the nation separated from its merger with Malaysia and set out on our own to fend for ourselves, a tiny island in Southeast Asia. 50 years later, and Singapore is celebrating (albeit a tad bit excessively) about the giant leaps in progress and success, mostly credited to the relentless pragmatism of the country's first ever prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
Relive history right here, as the late leader reads out the Proclamation that marked the birth of Singapore, commemorating that pivotal moment that forged a path towards modern prosperity and progress. Though he wasn't the one reading it out back in 1965, a recording was made three years ago, this time with his distinct voice.
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Happy National Day and SG50!Exactly 50 years ago, a radio announcer read the Proclamation that marked the birth of our nation. This morning, at National Day Observances, we remembered and celebrated that pivotal moment. We heard the Proclamation again, this time read by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew (in a recording done in 2012). We have come far in 50 years. While we enjoy today’s prosperity and progress, never forget how hard we worked to get here. What we have is special and precious, and must never be taken for granted. Today we sang Majulah Singapura proudly. To still do so in 50 years’ time, let us work together as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, for the happiness, prosperity and progress of our nation. – LHL#SG50
Posted by Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday, 8 August 2015
"Today we sang Majulah Singapura proudly," says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. "To still do so in 50 years’ time, let us work together as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, for the happiness, prosperity and progress of our nation."
50 years ago today, history was made when the nation separated from its merger with Malaysia and set out on our own to fend for ourselves, a tiny island in Southeast Asia. 50 years later, and Singapore is celebrating (albeit a tad bit excessively) about the giant leaps in progress and success, mostly credited to the relentless pragmatism of the country's first ever prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
Relive history right here, as the late leader reads out the Proclamation that marked the birth of Singapore, commemorating that pivotal moment that forged a path towards modern prosperity and progress. Though he wasn't the one reading it out back in 1965, a recording was made three years ago, this time with his distinct voice.
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Happy National Day and SG50!Exactly 50 years ago, a radio announcer read the Proclamation that marked the birth of our nation. This morning, at National Day Observances, we remembered and celebrated that pivotal moment. We heard the Proclamation again, this time read by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew (in a recording done in 2012). We have come far in 50 years. While we enjoy today’s prosperity and progress, never forget how hard we worked to get here. What we have is special and precious, and must never be taken for granted. Today we sang Majulah Singapura proudly. To still do so in 50 years’ time, let us work together as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, for the happiness, prosperity and progress of our nation. – LHL#SG50
Posted by Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday, 8 August 2015
"Today we sang Majulah Singapura proudly," says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. "To still do so in 50 years’ time, let us work together as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, for the happiness, prosperity and progress of our nation."