2nd April 1955 : Singapore General Elections
Elections in Singapore were to provide the island with a degree of self government through a Council of Ministers that would be responsible to a predominantly elected Legislative Assembly. The
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21st November 1954 : Formation of the People’s Action Party
People’s Action Party (“PAP”) was formed. James “didn’t really have very much to do with PAP when it was founded.” At the launching of the PAP at public meeting at
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23rd to 25th August 1954 : Acquittal At The Fajar Trials
During the trial the prosecution called Ong Pang Boon, later a PAP MP and Minsiter of Education as well as Ngiam Tong Dow as their witnesses. On the third day
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2nd July 1954 : The Decision To Press On With The Prosecution
Whether or not the original decision to proceed was wise, it is our view that withdrawal now would do more harm than good. William Goode, British Colonial Office
June 1954 : James Graduated with Honours
James graduated with Honours in economics.
28th May 1954 : Fajar 8 Were Arrested and Charged With Sedition
Between 5 and 6am on the 28th May 1954, the Fajar 8 were picked up by police. James was among the 7 that were arrested at the University Hostel in
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