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Podcast: The Straits Times Podcasts
Episode: Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Description: Our guest reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ chief columnist Sumiko Tan speaks to Janadas Devan, senior adviser at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, on how the The Albatross File: Inside Separation sheds fresh light on the decisions that led to Singapore’s independence. In this wide-ranging conversation, Sumiko speaks with Mr Janadas Devan, senior adviser at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, who coordinated the book The Albatross File: Inside Separation. Edited by Susan Sim, the 488-page volume is co-publis...