The Merger Between Singapore and Malaya:)

Indonesia and the Philippines did not agree to the merger as they didn’t want to give up Sabah and Sarawak. As Sabah was part of the old Philippines kingdom. They both objected to the merging of Singapore and Malaya. When the merger was carried out, Indonesia and the Philippines cut all diplomatic ties with Singapore and Malaya. In short, they didn’t want to friend us anymore:(

Singapore and Malaysia had different ideas about a common market. But Malaysia viewed Singapore as a economic rival and still imposed taxes on Singapore goods. Malaysia also increased Singapore’s contribution of taxes from 40% to 60%. Singapore thought this was unfair, as they did not even agree to the proposal of a common market. Malaysia also gave Malays special rights, and practiced communal politics. This was when the parties were formed along racial lines.

On 9th August 1965, Singapore was kicked out of Malaysia. On 16th September 1965, Singapore joined the United Nations. And on 8th August 1967, Singapore co founded the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).