The British were able to establish a presence in this modern-day country because of a dispute between the broth- ers Tengku Abdul Rahman and Tengku Hussein. Its control by Stamford Raffles was strengthened by the Anglo- Dutch Treaty of 1824. In February 1942, it was taken over by the Japanese, who killed Chinese residents in the Sook Ching Massacre. A major part of the Straits Settlement under the British Crown, this nation gained self-governance
The British were able to establish a presence in this modern-day country because of a dispute between the broth- ers Tengku Abdul Rahman and Tengku Hussein. Its control by Stamford Raffles was strengthened by the Anglo- Dutch Treaty of 1824. In February 1942, it was taken over by the Japanese, who killed Chinese residents in the Sook Ching Massacre. A major part of the Straits Settlement under the British Crown, this nation gained self-governance under Lim Yew Hock in the 1950s and later complete independence under Lee Kuan Yew. Because its Chinese popu- lation caused racial tensions, this country was kicked out of Malaysia in 1965. Identify this small island nation.
The British were able to establish a presence in this modern-day country because of a dispute between the broth- ers Tengku Abdul Rahman and Tengku Hussein.
Republic of {Singapore} [or Republik {Singapura}; or {Sîn}-{kâ}-{phô Khiung}-{fò}-{koet}; or {X?nji?p?}