April 28, 1963: ISLAND-HOPPING WALKABOUT

Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew with socks off and trousers rolled up, embarked on a tour of eight Southern Islands, as part of his walkabout. Mr Lee visited all 51 constituencies before the 1963 election. 

He discussed issues facing the fledgling state with the islanders. He spoke about the merger talks taking place with Malaysia, redevelopment and resettlement plans for the islands. 

He urged the islanders to find new ways of making a living apart from fishing.

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