Singapore-Malaysia Merger Quiz

When did Singapore officially merge with Malaya to form Malaysia?

• 9 August 1963

• 16 September 1963

• 31 August 1963

• 1 January 1965

Who was the Prime Minister of Singapore during the merger with Malaya?

• David Marshall

• Goh Keng Swee

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Toh Chin Chye

What were the reasons for Singapore to pursue a merger with Malaya?

• Economic stability

• Political independence

• Military protection

• Cultural integration

Which Singapore political party was primarily against the merger with Malaya?

• People's Action Party (PAP)

• Barisan Sosialis

• United Malays National Organisation (UMNO)

• Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)

What significant event marked the separation of Singapore from Malaysia?

• The signing of the Malaysia Agreement

• The passing of the Malaysia Act

• The announcement by Tunku Abdul Rahman

• The declaration of Singapore's independence

True or False: The main concern of Malaya regarding the merger was the potential increase in Chinese population in the federation.

• True

• False

True or False: The Tunku (Prime Minister of Malaya) was initially enthusiastic about the merger.

• True

• False

What was one of the conditions that Singapore agreed to as part of the merger with Malaya?

• Implementing Malay as the official language

• Allowing the Federal government to control its education system.

• Increasing taxes on imported goods from Malaya

• Giving up control over its internal security

Who was the leader of Barisan Sosialis, the party that opposed the merger?

• Devan Nair

• Ong Eng Guan

• Lim Chin Siong

• Toh Chin Chye

Which economic issue was a major point of conflict between Singapore and Malaya during the merger period?

• Trade Tariffs

• Currency exchange rates

• Resource allocation

• Banking regulations