Singapore's independence
...tionalists to use the state flag and national anthem that was previously banned by the Dutch. Furthermore, positions of leadership were given to Indonesians. This gave them the self-assurance that they were capable of running their own country. The formation of PETA led to the formation of an army that formed the resistance against the Dutch during independence. The formation of the Volksraad created a bond among many intellectuals and allowed them establish common platforms of ideologies of national unity. Due to the advisory role of the council, many Indonesian members were dissatisfied with the limited participation the Dutch assigned to the Volksraad, As a result, by 1918, many Indonesians began to call for greater legislative powers. This galvanized many political leaders to obtain mass support for their call for greater decision making powers and hence, broug...