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Quiz about Malaysian History Malaysia 1963
Quiz about Malaysian History Malaysia 1963

Malaysian History: Malaysia 1963 Quiz


Chapter 6: Formation of Malaysia (Pengukuhan Negara dan Bangsa Malaysia)

A multiple-choice quiz by WW2Master123. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
WW2Master123
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
360,773
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
12 / 20
Plays
189
Last 3 plays: Guest 210 (9/20), Guest 113 (8/20), Guest 49 (9/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. The merging of the British colonies in South-East Asia was originally whose idea? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Why did Singapore originally want to join Malaysia? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. The formation of Malaysia was well-received by the West. Which was of these was NOT why they supported this decision? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. A lot of the political parties in the Federation of Malaya supported the formation of Malaysia, although there were differences in their thoughts. What was the idea of the United Malays' National Organization (UMNO)? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Brunei originally agreed to join Malaysia, but soon afterwards, it was opposed by A.M. Azahari. Why did he oppose the idea? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. The Sarawak Coalition was formed to support the merging of Malaysia. Which party did they oppose? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. In Sabah, the United National Kadazan Organization (UNKO), the United Sabah National Organization (USNO), the "Pasok Momugun", the United Party and the Democratic Party merged to form what party? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. In 1962 Indonesia started to think of the formation of Malaysia as a form of neocolonialism, which would threaten Indonesia's dignity. What did President Sukarno do after the idea was brought up? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Sukarno launched raids on Malaysian fishing boats as part of the confrontation.


Question 10 of 20
10. What was one of the many methods used by Malaysia to overcome the confrontation? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. In September 1965, Sukarno was ousted by General Suharto, who replaced him as President of Indonesia. How did he end the confrontation that Sukarno started? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Did the Philippines support the formation of Malaysia?


Question 13 of 20
13. A confederation was formed from with the three countries of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, to settle the uneasy tensions between the three countries over Malaysia's formation. What was is it called? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. The Solidarity Consultative Committee (JPPK) was established in July 1961 in Singapore and was chaired by Donald Stephens. What was the reason behind this event? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which one of these people was NOT a member of the Cobbold Commission? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. The Cobbold Commission also brought about suggestions to the nation. Which of these is one of them? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. The initial date for the official formation of Malaysia was to be on the 31st of August 1963, the same day as Independence Day. However, the date had to be postponed. When was it? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Who approved the Malaysia Act of 1963? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What is celebrated on the 16th of September every year?

Answer: (Two Words (should be simple))
Question 20 of 20
20. What is the importance of the success of the formation of Malaysia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The merging of the British colonies in South-East Asia was originally whose idea?

Answer: Lord Brassey

Lord Brassey, director of the British North-Borneo Company (SBUB), was the one who originally planned to unite Sarawak and Sabah with the Malayan states on the peninsula.

Sir Malcolm MacDonald, the Governor General of South-East Asia planned to add Singapore to this entity.

Dato' Onn Jaafar suggested the name of the unified country was to be called Malaysia.

Suggestions were being for the Federation of Malaya to be unified with Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Singapore.

Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia's first Prime Minister, realized the idea and made Malaysia into what it is now. He announced the commencement of the plan in Singapore on May 27th, 1961.
2. Why did Singapore originally want to join Malaysia?

Answer: The threat of the Socialist Front

The Socialist Front threatened the position of Lee Kuan Yew and his People's Action Party (PAP). This concerned him, as the Front would spoil plans by the British to give sovereignty to Singapore. Joining an independent country such as Malaysia would give Singapore freedom automatically.
3. The formation of Malaysia was well-received by the West. Which was of these was NOT why they supported this decision?

Answer: It would redeem their reputation

Western countries, notably Britain, supported the formation of Malaysia because it could provide them all with socioeconomic and political value.

It was a pressing issue by the United Nations for Britain to decolonize its countries, since 1960.

Most importantly, with the Cold War raging across South-East Asia (especially in Vietnam), the formation of Malaysia would quickly prevent further communist expansion in South-East Asia.
4. A lot of the political parties in the Federation of Malaya supported the formation of Malaysia, although there were differences in their thoughts. What was the idea of the United Malays' National Organization (UMNO)?

Answer: To form Malaysia without Singapore

UMNO had a deep sense of distrust towards Singapore due to the imbalance of the Malay and Chinese races that would follow, should Singapore join into Malaysia. So, they proposed the idea to go ahead with the plan without Singapore.
5. Brunei originally agreed to join Malaysia, but soon afterwards, it was opposed by A.M. Azahari. Why did he oppose the idea?

Answer: It was a form of "neocolonialism"

Neocolonialism is the use of economic, political, and cultural pressures to influence other countries. Azahari claimed that, should Malaysia be formed, it would be tantamount to foreign intervention. He also wished to form the Federation of Borneo, consisting of Brunei, Sarawak and Sabah.

After the government of Brunei refused to accept union with Malaysia, Azahari launched a rebellion against supporters of the formation of Malaysia. He was supported by Indonesia and the Philippines. However, the rebellion was put down by the British. Azahari fled to Manila and received political protection in Indonesia. Brunei remained under British occupation until 1984.
6. The Sarawak Coalition was formed to support the merging of Malaysia. Which party did they oppose?

Answer: The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP)

SUPP was against the merging of Sarawak into Malaysia. It mainly consisted of Chinese members, they were opposed by the Sarawak Coalition.
7. In Sabah, the United National Kadazan Organization (UNKO), the United Sabah National Organization (USNO), the "Pasok Momugun", the United Party and the Democratic Party merged to form what party?

Answer: The Sabah Coalition

The Sabah Coalition was formed in September 1962. All of the parties in this coalition supported the entry of Sabah into Malaysia.
8. In 1962 Indonesia started to think of the formation of Malaysia as a form of neocolonialism, which would threaten Indonesia's dignity. What did President Sukarno do after the idea was brought up?

Answer: He provoked a confrontation with Malaysia

Opposing the formation of Malaysia, Indonesia launched a confrontation with Malaysia. It wasn't an all-out war but a series of raids and acts of sabotage on Malaysian soil. The confrontation was based on the concept of "Ganyang Malaysia", or "Crush Malaysia", to eliminate any possibility of the formation of Malaysia.
9. Sukarno launched raids on Malaysian fishing boats as part of the confrontation.

Answer: True

Raiding fishing boats in Malaysia and taking fishermen hostage was one of the many tactics used by Sukarno to unleash terror in Malaysia. Other methods included air raids, espionage and launching strikes at Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.
10. What was one of the many methods used by Malaysia to overcome the confrontation?

Answer: Calling for assistance from the Commonwealth

Member countries of the British Commonwealth, especially Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, provided military aid to Malaysia to overcome the threat of the Indonesians. It was all thanks to the Anglo-Malayan Defence Agreement of 1957, that allowed assistance by Britain and the Commonwealth to help Malaysia to repel invading countries.

Malaysia also pleaded to the Secretary-General of the United Nations to control the situation between Malaysia and Indonesia, not invade it.

Tun Abdul Razak also led a Malaysian delegation to several African nations to explain the confrontation.
11. In September 1965, Sukarno was ousted by General Suharto, who replaced him as President of Indonesia. How did he end the confrontation that Sukarno started?

Answer: He sent his foreign ambassador to negotiate peace terms

Suharto sent his Foreign Ambassador, Adam Malik, to meet with Tun Abdul Razak and negotiate the end of the confrontation. By August 1966, the confrontation was declared over and diplomatic relations between the two countries were restored.
12. Did the Philippines support the formation of Malaysia?

Answer: No

According to Filipino President Macapagal, Sabah was part of the Sultanate of Sulu, based on the treaty that was signed on January 22nd, 1878, between Sultan Jamalul Alam and Baron von Overbeck. Overbeck then sold his possessions to Alfred Dent, who founded the British North-Borneo Company (SBUB).

The company held Sabah until the Japanese invaded during World War II. In 1946, the SBUB handed over possession of Sabah over to the British government. However, the last heir to the Sultanate of Sulu throne, Sultan Esmail Karim, announced that the deadline for the end of British possession of Sabah was to be on the 22nd of January, 1958, which was 80 years after Overbeck signed the treaty of 1878. Thus, the Philippines did not tolerate Malaysia's idea of merging Sabah.
13. A confederation was formed from with the three countries of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, to settle the uneasy tensions between the three countries over Malaysia's formation. What was is it called?

Answer: MAPHILINDO

MAPHILINDO was a political confederation between Malaysia, Indonesia and the Phlippines, to reassure relations between one another. However, as the Philippines continued their attempts to claim Sabah, and with the confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia still raging, the MAPHILINDO was defunct.
14. The Solidarity Consultative Committee (JPPK) was established in July 1961 in Singapore and was chaired by Donald Stephens. What was the reason behind this event?

Answer: To present the idea of the formation of Malaysia the the local population

The JPPK was to explain the idea of a new Malaysia, gather their thoughts and opinions and finally make efforts to see it through that Malaysia is formed.
15. Which one of these people was NOT a member of the Cobbold Commission?

Answer: Dato' Onn Jaafar

The Cobbold Commission studied the question of Sarawak and Sabah's entry into Malaysia from February to April 1962. Its members included Lord Cameron Cobbold, Athony Abell and David Watherson of the British. The local members were Dato' Wong Pow Nee and Tan Sri Ghazali Shafie. According to their study, an official report was made in June 1962, stating that:

1) 1/3 of the population supported the idea without objection.
2) 1/3 of the population agreed with the idea only if their rights were ensured.
3) 1/3 of the population would only support if they were given independence first.
16. The Cobbold Commission also brought about suggestions to the nation. Which of these is one of them?

Answer: The use of "Bahasa Malaysia" as the national language

The suggestions made:

1) Malaysia's new constitution should be based on the Federal Constitution of Malaya.
2) Sarawak and Sabah were given the power to determine their immigration policy.
3) The use of "Bahasa Malaysia" as the national language
4) Guarantee the rights of the indigenous population of Sarawak and Sabah.
5) The name of the new nation, Malaysia, to be established.
6) Determination of the date of the formation of Malaysia.
17. The initial date for the official formation of Malaysia was to be on the 31st of August 1963, the same day as Independence Day. However, the date had to be postponed. When was it?

Answer: 16 September 1963

An official report by the United Nations couldn't be completed in time for the plan to proceed on the 31st of August. Moreover, there was still opposition by Indonesia and the Philippines. Thus, the date had to be postponed to the 16th of September 1963.
18. Who approved the Malaysia Act of 1963?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth II

The Malaysia Agreement 1963 was signed on July 9th 1963 and thus the Act was approved by the British Parliament and Queen Elizabeth II. After having also been allowed by the Yang Dipertuan Agong, the formation of Malaysia was finally realized on the 16th of September, 1963.
19. What is celebrated on the 16th of September every year?

Answer: Malaysia Day

Every year, to commemorate the formation of Malaysia, Malaysia Day is celebrated on the 16th of September.
20. What is the importance of the success of the formation of Malaysia?

Answer: It showed the strength of political leaders of Malaya, Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore

Leaders from before managed to unite the country with their contributions and were well renowned for them, which is why we should always remember their successes in making Malaysia into what it is now.
Source: Author WW2Master123

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