“Toh was also adamant about using the colour red, despite its association with ‘revolutionary change’.
“‘Although Singapore did not launch an armed revolution, we were mindful that in those years immediately after the Second World War, the Asian continent was fighting for independence from colonialism and imperalism,’, he said.” — THE QUIET REVOLUTIONARY: TOH CHIN CHYE (2008)
“Other designs were suggested too. They included an all-blue flag and a blue and white one with the emblem at the left or centre.” — “No conflict, clear-cut symbol of unit”. The Straits Times, 9 August 1981. p13.
“Later someone suggested that the State flag should be green in the background with a large white star. Of course, we felt that his demand was excessive. This kind of colour and design would have Islamised the flag.”
— S. RAJARATNAM in Dialogues with S. Rajaratnam