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Singapore Leaves Malaysia Federation in 1965 Secession
Riot police guarded Malay sections of Singapore after its separation from the Federation of Malaysia. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced continued defense and economic cooperation. Lee Kuan Yew acknowledged the split, saying it fulfilled a difficult decision agreed in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian parliament approved the constitutional amendment recognizing Singapore as an independent state on August 9, 1965.
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