`  :I saw your message, but wasn't able to respond immediately because it's been an incredibly busy few days for me. Yes, I will add a bit more of the history. My understanding is that Singapore's independence from Britain and simultaneous merger with Malaysia did not really change the Cabinet system, apart from the British High Commissioner to Singapore relinquishing his executive powers, of course. The Singapore Cabinet remained the government of the State of Singapore, which was now one of the states in a larger federation. On Singapore leaving the federation, the Cabinet became the government of the independent republic. Do you think it's necessary to mention this much detail? — Cheers,  –– `