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