Recap: 1959-1961 Singapore's Political Developments

When did Singapore achieve full self-government?

• 1955

• 1959

• 1963

• 1965

Which party was against merger with Malaya?

• People's Action Party

• Labour Front

• Barisan Sosialis

• Workers' Party

When was the People's Action Party formed?

• 1951

• 1952

• 1953

• 1954

Which of these places were not in Tunku Abdul Rahman's plan for Malaysia?

• Sabah

• Singapore

• Brunei

• Batam

When was the Barisan Sosialis formed?

• May 1961

• July 1961

• September 1961

• September 1963

Who was the Chairman of Barisan Sosialis?

• Dr Lee Siew Choh

• Dr Goh Keng Swee

• Fong Swee Suan

• Lim Chin Siong

Which is 1 reason for supporting merger?

• Singapore citizens would have free access to education in Malaya.

• Singapore businesses would have to pay taxes to enter Malaya's market.

• Singapore would be able to convince the British to give it independence.

• Singapore's Malay population will increase and be balanced with Singapore's Chinese population.

What is 1 reason for opposing merger?

• Singapore would suffer from immigration problems as Malayans will come to live in Singapore.

• All Singapore students will have to study Malay.

• Singapore will not get independence as the British will not leave Singapore.

• Singapore businesses would suffer from unfair competition from Malaya's businesses.