Singapore’s sudden independence on 9 August 1965 shocked the nation — but Dr Goh Keng Swee’s “Albatross File” shows the split had been taking shape for months. Newly released oral history interviews with key figures, including Mr Lee Kuan Yew, give an intimate look on what unfolded behind the scenes. Producers Peh Yuxin and Clarisse Goh speak with MDDI Senior Advisor Janadas Devan to trace the political pressures and turning points that led to separation — all to tackle the big question: Was Singapore pushed out, or did it choose to leave? WATCH MORE Inside The Albatross File Part 1: Separation: Declassified Part 1: Separation: Declassified Part 2: Merger To Separation: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 A gap in Dr Goh Keng Swee's records 07:22 On Lee Kuan Yew's speech in Malaysian parliament 10:11 Why the speech was so powerful 11:24 On the Malaysian Solidarity Convention (MSC) 13:43 A case for Lee Kuan Yew's arrest 18:00 Who really suggested Separation? 21:05 Why Dr Goh wanted Separation 23:47 Keeping a secret from the British 28:12 Signing the Separation agreement 29:59 Why Dr Toh Chin Chye and S Rajaratnam were left in the dark 33:16 What "bloodshed" meant 33:47 Why was Lee Kuan Yew torn about Separation? 39:13 How PAP leaders reacted to Separation 41:48 Was Singapore "kicked out" of Malaysia? 51:14 What are new revelations in the Albatross file? #cna #cnainsider #Singapore #Malaysia #History #Separation #LeeKuanYew For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: Instagram: Facebook: Website: