Sunday, August 26, 2007

Singapore's struggle to achieve internal self-government in the period 1945-1959 had its costs. Was it worth it? Give at least two reasons to support.

I think Singapore's struggle in achieving internal self-government in the period 1945-1959 is worth it. Here are some reasons to support my stand:

The British was not able to see the needs of the people of Singapore. This resulted in the many riots in the 1950s, for example the Hock Lee Bus Riot and the Anti-National Service Riot. The neglecting of the people's interest sparked off these riots. And because many people died in these riots, the people of Singapore was able to see that the British was not capable of handling Singapore more clearly.

The internal self-government allows Singapore leaders to adopt legal practice that is compatible with Singapore’s cultural, social and economic requirements. In this regard, the economic success of Singapore can be attributed, to the wisdom of its leadership, its use of laws and the legal system to build a new society and entrench its economic survival while ensuring that the legal system is attuned to the needs and demands of the international community.

Therefore, it is worth it to struggle for internal self-government. Furthermore, it proved that the people of Singapore are in a better position to lead Singapore as compared to the British.

9 Comments:

Blogger WEI MEI :) said...

yep, i agree with your reasonings. But for the first reasoning, perhaps you could elaborate more on the reasons which sparked off the riots instead of just saying it was caused by the British of not being able to see to the needs of the people of Singapore? What needs?

August 26, 2007 at 3:56 AM  
Blogger huiqing said...

weimei: the people of Singapore needs to be respected. their opinions need to be known. their beliefs are to be followed! the British ignored all these. i did not elaborate because i don't think it is relevant.

August 26, 2007 at 4:45 AM  
Blogger Foo Xin said...

i agree too. but the second reasoning hm.. doesn't seems appealing to that time (1945- 1959) because the british wanted Singapore to be their colony and they wouldnt let go. and also, they couldnt see that the leaders of Singapore would lead Singapore to such a mouth-opening result, thus they wouldnt have let go. hm.. so.. hm...

August 26, 2007 at 8:40 AM  
Blogger heather ♥ said...

i agree with you that the British probably neglected the feelings and well being of the people of Singapore, and that sparked the riots off. :)

August 26, 2007 at 10:10 PM  
Blogger Crystal said...

hi, i agree with you but why you didn't explain why or how did the riots sparked off??

August 29, 2007 at 4:34 AM  
Blogger || Icy-d0ts || said...

I agree with you.

August 29, 2007 at 5:28 AM  
Blogger lena said...

I agree with you, but I find that your reasons are too short, maybe you can try to elaborate.

August 31, 2007 at 5:41 AM  
Blogger huiXxX said...

yes,i agree that the british could not see the needs of the people,but i think you could have given some examples on how the british could not see the needs of the people?

and i dont really understand your second paragraph at first glance,maybe you could simplifly it?

August 31, 2007 at 9:48 PM  
Blogger huiqing said...

fooxin: mouth-opening?
heather: thank you!
crystal: i dont think it is relevant?
kaqian: thank you!
lena: i will try to on my next blog topic.
sihui: okay.. haha try to!

September 1, 2007 at 12:03 AM  

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