Singapore's struggle to achieve internal self-government in the period 1945-1959 had its costs. Was it worth it? Give at least two reasons to support

I think it was worth it because Singapore finally gained self-government from the British.

First, the two highlighted major riots in the early 1950s, like the Maria Hertogh riots, were one of the acts made by Singapore, representing anti-british feelings, which concludes that Singapore was already making an effort to achieve internal self-government. However, the riots caused major destruction, and there were many injuries and casualties.
Due to this,many political parties emerged, attempting to gain the power given by the British. This act showed an effort of Singapore towards self-government.

This made the British feel that they could not control singapore anymore.

After winning the election, the new cheif minister, David Marshall was only considered as a figurehead.

Another riot occured in 1956, also known as the students' riots, and again casuing destruction and confusion. This was solved by Lim Yew Hock. The British were pleased with his actions.

The British saw LYH as a man who is capable of solving problems. When LYH went to request for self-government, the British agreed to his request and Singapore became free from British Rule.

My conslusion is that even though there were many riots, it was worth it that Singapore became free, although I would prefer living in a British ruled country.