Sec 2 G2 Chapter 9 Table Revision

How many sabotage attacks occurred during Konfrontasi, and what was one significant target?

• 42 attacks, MacDonald House

• 50 attacks, Parliament House

COMMUNIST TERRORISM

Why were Communist terrorist attacks on Singapore by the MCP a SECURITY CHALLENGE?

• Need money to rebuild

• Trade with Indonesia reduced

• Deaths and injuries made Singapore unstable, people fearful

• Increased foreign investments

FOREIGN TERRORISM

Which event is an example of foreign terrorism mentioned in the document?

• Bombing of MacDonald House

• Laju Ferry Hijack

• Malayan Communist Party

BRITISH MILITARY WITHDRAWAL

What was the main SECURITY CHALLENGE faced by Singapore due to the British military withdrawal?

• Singaporeans working in British military lost jobs

• Vulnerability to attacks as Singapore only had 2 battalions, 50 officers

• Overseas troops too costly to maintain

TERRORISM

What was the ECONOMIC impact of terrorism on Singapore?

• Increased tourism

• Crew held hostage

• Shootings and bombings

• Reduced foreign investments

NATIONAL SERVICE

What is NOT one of the benefits of National Service (NS)? *

• Directly provides more labour for economy

• Bonds citizens of different races and religions

• Operationally ready defence force

• Deter other countries attacking Singapore as it is not easy.

MILITARY COOPERATION WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

Which is NOT a benefit of military cooperation with other countries for deterring security threats?

• Gain experience to fight and defend

• Gain information to deter potential threats

• Gain experience to fight eg how to use weapons

• Create operationally ready defence force

MILITARY COOPERATION WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

What is one of the benefits of military cooperation with other countries mentioned in the document?

• Gain information to quickly deter potential threats

• Increase in tourism

• Development of new technologies

• Improvement in healthcare

DIPLOMACY:

What is an example of bilateral relations mentioned in the document?

• PM Lee Kuan Yew visiting China in 1979

• Singapore joining the UN

• Founding member of ASEAN

• Military exercises in 5 Power Defence Arrangements

How do BILATERAL RELATIONS help Singapore overcome security challenges? Pick the WRONG answer

• Build positive relations

• Resolve differences through discussions

• Gain allies against hostile countries

• Increase conflicts with other countries