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Bicentennial a time to reflect on how Singapore came into being: PM Lee

Over 200 groups and organisations plan to hold commemorative events throughout 2019

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Published Mon, Jan 28, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE year 1819 was an important turning point in the country's history and the catalyst for the beginning of the "modern, outward-looking and multicultural" nation that Singapore is today.

    Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made this point on Monday at the official launch of the Singapore Bicentennial, which marks the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles' arrival in Singapore.

    Lee Hsien Loong

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