C6.4 Reasons for Separation

Singapore wanted to merge with Malaya due to _____.

• Lack of natural resources

• Growing unemployment

• Declining entrepot trad

Which of the following was not a communal party in Malaya?

• The United Malays National Organisation

• The Malayan Chinese Association

• The Malaysian Solidarity Convention

• The Malayan Indian Congress

In Malaya, the Central Government believed that Malays enjoyed ______________. However, the PAP government in Singapore believed in _________________.

• free education; equal rights

• special privileges; free education for all

• freedom; reserved rights for Malays

• special privileges; equality for all races

The Central Government introduced new taxes which increased Singapore's contribution of its revenue from 40% to ____%.

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

Why did Malaya delayed the formation of the Common Market?

• Because Singapore sold inferior goods.

• Because Singapore sold better quality goods.

• Because Singapore did not want so.

• Because Singapore would compete with Malaya.

What did the UMNO leaders blamed PAP for?

• PAP neglected Malay interests in Singapore.

• PAP was biased towards the communists in Malaya.

• PAP promoted special rights for the Chinese only.

Which year did the PAP participated in the Federal Election?

• 1962

• 1963

• 1964

• 1965

How many racial riots happened when Singapore was in Malaysia?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why did increase in taxes lead to separation?

• Malayan leaders wanted more overtime.

• Malayan leaders did not use the money to run the country.

• Singapore leaders could not afford the taxes.

• Singapore leaders felt that it was unfair.

Why did differences in political beliefs lead to separation?

• Malaya saw Singapore as an economic rival.

• Malaya saw Singapore as a little brother to control.

• Malaya saw Singapore as challenging its beliefs.