See also: 1958 in Singapore | Other events of 1959 | 1960 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore

Events

• 3 December - Encik Yusof bin Ishak is sworn in as Singapore's first Yang di-Pertuan Negara. On the same day, the National Flag of Singapore and the national anthem, Majulah Singapura, are also unveiled.

Deaths

1959 Malaysian and Singaporean events by month

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