(a) Explain the reasons for the separation from Malaysia.
Singapore separated from Malaysia in 1965 due to political, economic and social reasons. Both parties had different reasons for merger and ex...
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It was evident that the Japanese were much stronger in military power because they were superior in terms of air power, sea power, troops and equipment. First of all, the Japanese had the support of a...
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Factor 1: Singapore is located along the main trading route between Britain, India and China. This would result in much competition between Singapore and ports controlled by other European powers alon...
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Introduction.
Talk about the ambiguity of the terms of Singapore's entry into Malaysia in 1963.
-both countries and similar but vague goals, and saw the Merger as a mean to satisfy its own individua...
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Malaya was at first very disinterested in the merger with Singapore because they have everything to lose.The Tunku regarded Singapore as a "little China." If Malaya were to merge with Singapore, th...
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The British were effective in their ruling of Singapore. Do you agree? Why"
No, I do not agree. The British were actually quite cunning. After breaking the Dutch monopoly of trade and after the accom...
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In this essay, I will be recognising Colonel William Farquhar as the founder of Singapore.
Stamford Raffles's contribution to the colonial founding of Singapore.
Stamford Raffles was a visionary per...
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I feel that Raffles should not be given sole credit for the founding of Singapore, but to be given sole credit for formulating the idea of Singapore being a British port in the Malay Archipelago. Raf...
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