On Our Own:

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Chapter 8

• On Our Own
• Separation from Malaysia

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Revision Questions

• When was Malaysia formed?
• Which are the states involved?
• Where is the central government?

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Malaysia - Government

• Ruling Political Party Alliance Party
• Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman

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I want to go for movies on Saturday nights,
darling
I prefer to watch soccer with my buddy on
Saturday nights, dear
Do you think the couple came to a compromise?
How important will this be to the marriage?
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Its ok, dear. Maybe Ill watch a movie with my
friends sometimes.
Ill watch soccer with my friends only one
Saturday per month, alright?
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I cant stand your parents. I never want to see
them ever!
I hope we can continue to stay with my parents
from now on. Imagine the two old folks alone at
home
Do you think the couple came to a compromise?
How important will this be to the marriage?
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If you want me to stay with your parents, Ill
leave you!
But I cant abandon my parents. I might have to
choose my parents over you
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Reasons why Merger failed

• 3 main reasons
• Awkward Relations
• Treatment of Malays
• Economic policies

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1 Awkward Relations
P.A.P and Alliance Party did not get along well. Why? P.A.P and Alliance Party did not get along well. Why?
Singapore Malaysia
1963 P.A.P won 37 out of 51 seats in 1963 election. A.P. in KL wanted A.P. in Singapore to win. A.P. in Singapore did not win any seats. A.P. leaders angry
1964 P.A.P. wanted to play a larger role in Central Government. Took part in Federal Election in Malaya in 1964. Promised to build an united Malaysia, regardless of races. A.P. leaders angry although P.A.P. won only one seat. Why? - Worried that P.A.P would become more popular in KL.
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1 Awkward Relations
May 1965 P.A.P brought together 4 Malaysian opposition parties to form Malaysian Solidarity Convention (MSC) MSC promised to have a Malaysia in which all religions are treated fairly. Oct 1964 A.P. in Singapore reorganized themselves to try and win in 1967 election.A.P. leaders angry because they gave Malays in Malaysia special rights.
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2 Disagreement over treatment of Malays
P.A.P and A.P. have different ideas about how the Malays should be treated. P.A.P and A.P. have different ideas about how the Malays should be treated.
Singapore Malaysia
P.A.P wanted all races to be equal. They did not support Central Government policy of giving special privileges to Malays. 1963 A.P. unhappy P.A.P did not agree. UMNO leaders launched anti-PAP campaign. Utusan Melayu printed articles on issue
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3 Disagreement over economic policies of
Central Government
Singapore Malaysia
PAP hoped that Common Market would benefit Singapore. Central Government did not do anything about the Common Market.
Singapore unhappy with new regulations. Why? New taxes Growth of new industries restricted Embargo placed by Indonesia on Malaysia Trade already affected Central Government wants New taxes Increased Singapores contribution from 40 to 60 Closed down Bank of China.