RAJARATNAM, Sinnathamby (S.)
Political History of Singapore 1945–1965,
Accession Number 000149
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 32
Total Reels
- Tan Kay Chee
Interviewer
- 14:10:04
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 32
Metadata
- 9 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:58
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Recollections of day Tunku Abdul Rahman made speech on Merger. Initial reaction towards Tunku's proposal for Merger. Role of British Government behind Merger proposal. Interviewee's speculation on strength of People's Action Party (PAP) in aftermath of Hong Lim 2nd Anson By-elections in 1961. How Merger helped PAP. Personal feelings towards Merger. Felt Tunku's offer for Merger muted anxiety over communist dominance in Singapore. Reasons why PAP asked for autonomy and labour in Merger.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 32
Metadata
- 9 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:55
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Opinion of people like Lim Chin Siong whom were considered puppets of communists. Pro-communists cautious when Singapore was in Malaysia. Recalled occasions how Singapore persuaded leaders from Borneo to accept idea of Merger. Impact of challenge posed by 8 PAP pro-communists Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) before Anson By-election in 1961. Reaction to Anson By-election's results. Recollections of David Marshall's invitation to join Labour Front. Impressions and opinion of Marshall then.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 32
Metadata
- 9 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:21:28
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Assessment of David Marshall's personality. Attempt by Marshall to get him to join his party. Recollections of marathon debate in Legislative Assembly on 20/21 July 1961. Opinion of challenge posed by 8 pro-communists Members of Legislative Assembly.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 32
Metadata
- 12 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:53
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
State of PAP organization after Split from Malaysia. Non-communists and followers aware of organizational power of communists because of Split from Malaysia. Media was used extensively to persuade people in Referendum in 1962. Interviewee's role in Referendum. Effects of party split on Kampong Glam branch.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 32
Metadata
- 12 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:48
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Lee Siew Choh's and Sheng Nam Chin's failure to be made Ministers were capitalized by communists to influence them to take a more critical line towards PAP. Impressions of Lee Siew Choh, Sheng Nam Chin, Chan Sun Wing and Low Por Tuck.
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Reel/Disc 10 of 32
Metadata
- 20 Jul 1982
Recording Date
- 00:27:56
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Would postpone participation in 1964 Malaysian General Elections if reaction of Alliance Party was foreseen. Was in charge of PAP election campaign in Malaysia in 1964. Factors that contributed to PAP weaknesses in election campaigning as compared to other political parties in Malaysia. Impressions of PAP candidates.
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