The Merger with Malaysia · 1961–1963
The Battle for Merger
The intense political campaigning and the 1962 National Referendum.
Key Questions
- 1What were the different options in the 1962 Referendum?
- 2How did the government convince the people to vote for merger?
- 3Why was this period called a "battle" for merger?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Merger and Separation - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: The Merger with Malaysia
Period: 1961–1963
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