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In 1965, when Singapore gained its independence, the situation was dire. The country faced rampant poverty, chaos, lawlessness, and corruption, effectively becoming a breeding ground for organized crime, particularly the notorious Chinese triads. Life in Singapore was dangerous and marked by high crime rates, a legacy of British colonial exploitation that left the nation impoverished and vulnerable. The British had stripped the region of its resources, leaving it to fend for itself amidst significant adversities.