The Merger with Malaysia · 1961–1963
The Proposal for Merger
Tunku Abdul Rahman's proposal and the initial reactions from Singapore's leadership.
Key Questions
- 1Who proposed the formation of Malaysia?
- 2Why was the proposal surprising to many?
- 3How did the PAP government react to the news?
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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