Singapore - Merger (Malaysia) and Separation

In the early 1960s, there were proposals in Singapore for a 'Merger.' What does 'Merger' mean in this context?

• The joining together of two schools in the same estate

• The combining of several neighbouring territories into one nation

• The combining of territories that share common borders

• The cooperation of countries with a common religion

The proposed Merger would allow Singapore to retain control over her own ________________.

• Education and labour policies

• Military camps and internet service providers

• culture and heritage

• government and environment policies

What would the Malayan Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman have said before 1961 regarding Merger?

• "Yes we in Malaya want Merger! Good for us! Bagus sekali"

• "Hmm, will the communist influence 'down south' be too strong?"

• "Let us wait and see what Britain says first."

• "More is better than one."

Britain was reluctant to grant Singapore full independence on her own for the reasons below except ___________________.

• Britain had important trading ties with Singapore

• Britain needed to maintain a naval and military presence in SE Asia

• Britain felt that Singapore was too small to survive on her own

• Britain had invested heavily in Singapore sports

One reason why Lee Kuan Yew wanted a Merger was to promote a 'common market' between Singapore and Malaya. What is the strongest evidence of a 'common market' today?

• Singapore schools taking Learning Journeys to Malaysia

• Malaysian students studying in Singapore

• The daily import of fruits, vegetables and meat from Johor into Woodlands

• Common languages of English, Malay and Chinese

Which of the following would have likely asked the question in 1961: "In a Merger, will Singapore residents have the same equal rights as those in Malaya?"

• Lim Chin Siong

• Goh Keng Swee

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Syed Danial

Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew addressed the people of Singapore in a series of radio-talks in 1961 entitled - "The Battle for Merger." Why do you think he chose the word - "Battle"?

Which was the political party which strongly opposed the Merger proposal?

• Labour Front

• Workers Party

• Peoples Action Party

• Barisan Socialis

You are Noor Abdul and this is 1962. How would you, as a long-time resident of Singapore, vote in the Referendum?

• Yes, I agree with Merger with Malaysia.

• No, I do not agree with Merger with Malaysia.

During the Merger, Nio Guo Dong moved to the capital of Malaysia, K.L., to live. What does "K.L." stand for?

• Kota Lima

• Kuala Lumpur

• Kota Langkawi

• Kuala Langsat