Joining the United Nations (Ep1)

Watch highlights from the 20th UN General Assembly, where Singapore officially became its 117th Member State.

In English with English subtitles

6m

Singapore as a Tourist Destination (Ep2)

Discover the sights and sounds of Singapore in this tourism promotion film from 1966.

In English

16m

First Republic of Singapore Currency Series (Ep3)

The Malaya and British Borneo dollar was replaced with Singapore's first currency series in 1967.

In Malay with English subtitles

2m

Formation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (Ep4)

A look at the first decade of ASEAN, formed in 1967 to foster regional cooperation.

In English

45m

Introduction of National Service (Ep5)

National Service was introduced in 1967 to develop a credible citizen defence force.

In Mandarin with English subtitles

7m

Public Housing for the People (Ep6)

Follow Singapore's public housing and town planning journey from 1959 to the 1970s.

In English

23m

Restructuring the Education System (Ep7)

To meet Singapore's manpower needs, schools placed more focus on bilingualism, science and technical subjects.

In English

3m

Development of Jurong (Ep8)

Watch the transformation of Jurong - industrial heart of Singapore - and its surroundings in the early 1970s.

In English

35m

Moving Towards the Metric System (Ep9)

The metric system replaced a variety of Eastern and Western units of measurement from the early 1970s onwards.

In English

13m

The Ascent of Singapore Airlines (Ep10)

Learn about the early development of Singapore Airlines following its incorporation in 1972.

In English

58m