State of Singapore (Malaysia)

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Singapore, officially the State of Singapore, was one of the 14 states of Malaysia from 16 September 1963 to 9 August 1965. At the time of merger, Singapore was a British colony (having achieved self-governance in 1959) and had previously been part of the Straits Settlements until 1946. As part of Malaysia, Singapore was the smallest state with a land area of 581.5 km2 (224.5 sq mi) but had the largest population of 1.82 million. Malaysia was formed on 16 September 1963 through the merger of the Federation of Malaya with the former British colonies of North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore. The merger was supported by the British, Malayan and Singaporean leaders as a measure to counter communist influence in Southeast Asia. Through the 1962 integration referendum and the Malaysia Agreement, Singapore was given higher autonomy in education and labour, with the Federal Government in Kuala Lumpur overseeing defence and external affairs. Singapore was allocated only 15 seats in the Dewan...

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