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First protest
The first legal demonstration takes place outside of an election campaign. -
New Prime Minister
Lee Hsein Loong, eldest son of former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, is sworn in as Prime Minister. -
Rise from the recession
Singapore emerges from an economic depression. -
New party, more seats
Ruling people's Action Party wins all but six seats in parliament. -
Riot
A riot involving 400 foreign worker breaks out following the death of an Indian Migrant worker knocked down by a bus. -
New party Wins again
The Governing People's action party wins a snap election to extend its 50 year old hold on power. -
Parliament approves new law
Parliament approves new contempt law which could see offenders jailed for three years. -
First Woman President
Hundreds of people protest the uncontested Halimah Yacob being declared president, saying the vote was undemocratic.
