What problems did Singapore faced after independence?

After the separation, the fledgling nation had to become self-sufficient, and faced problems including mass unemployment, housing shortages and lack of land and natural resources such as petroleum.

How many parties are there in Singapore?

Current Political Parties

Party	Abbr.	MPs
Singapore Democratic Party 新加坡民主党 Parti Demokratik Singapura	SDP	0 / 104
Singapore United Party 新加坡统一党 Parti Bersatu Singapura	SUP	0 / 104
Workers’ Party 工人党 Parti Pekerja	WP	10 / 104
Singapore Justice Party 新加坡正义党 Parti Keadilan Singapura	SJP	0 / 104

How did PAP become the first government in Singapore?

Out of the four PAP candidates fielded for the election, three won, including Lee for Tanjong Pagar. The Labour Front emerged as the leading political party by winning 10 seats, and hence the party’s David Marshall became Singapore’s first chief minister.11 The PAP also contested the City Council election on 21 December 1957.

What is the history of the Action Party in Singapore?

The word “People” was added, as “Action Party” sounded too short and also because the party was representing the working class.6 On 2 April 1955, the first local election was held in Singapore under the new Rendel Constitution, which provided for a partially elected government. Of the 32-seat Legislative Assembly, 25 were to be elected.

What are the core values of the PAP?

Honesty is a core value of the PAP, which requires its members to be incorruptible and transparent, and to lead with integrity. Its other core values include multiracialism, which emphasises a “Singaporean Singapore” that belongs equally to all citizens; meritocracy and self-reliance.38

Why were Lim and Fong expelled from the PAP?

On 22 and 23 July 1961, 13 left-wing PAP assemblymen, including Lim and Fong, were expelled following their abstentions during a vote of confidence called by Lee in the Legislative Assembly.