security challenges SG faced in 1965, aft merger ( chapter 9) Flashcards
how did SG safeguard independence
what did SG have to do to safeguard her independence?
Enhance internal security & build a strong defence force
why was enhancing international security & building a strong defence force important?
help attract foreign investors to set up factories/ businesses in SG
=> contributed to development of economy/ creation of jobs
KONFRONTASI (1)
what is it?
Policy Indonesia pursued against formation of Federation of Malaysia.
KONFRONTASI (1) why was it set up?
Indo president believed it would give brit control of territories in federation of malaysia
KONFRONTASI (1) who did they target?
initially targeted military facilities/ public utilities but they were heavily guarded & difficult to attack, set off bombs in public places
KONFRONTASI (1) MacDonalds House
when?
kill count
who?
10 Mar 1965
killed 3, injured 33
2 indo solders were arrested & charged by hanging
Indo students
triggered an angry response among indo students & they attacked SG embassy/ homes of SG diplomats @ Jakarta.
British withdrawl
-Before independence, Singapore relied on British forces to protect the country
-By 1971, the majority of British forces left because the British lacked commitment and resources