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What was the primary concern of the Barisan Socialis regarding the merger?
What was the primary concern of the Barisan Socialis regarding the merger?
- Economic disparity between Singapore and Malaya
- Cultural assimilation into Malayan society
- Unfair representation for Singapore in the Federal Parliament (correct)
- Increased taxation levels for Singaporean citizens
How many seats were allocated to Singapore in the Federal Parliament?
How many seats were allocated to Singapore in the Federal Parliament?
- 10 seats
- 20 seats
- 5 seats
- 15 seats (correct)
What reason did the Barisan Socialis have for believing Singapore citizens were treated as second-class?
What reason did the Barisan Socialis have for believing Singapore citizens were treated as second-class?
- Limited access to education and healthcare
- Higher living costs in Singapore
- Lower employment rates in Singapore
- Fewer political opportunities compared to Malaya (correct)
Which regions had more seats than Singapore in the Federal Parliament despite their smaller populations?
Which regions had more seats than Singapore in the Federal Parliament despite their smaller populations?
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What was a contributing factor to the Barisan Socialis's opposition to the merger?
What was a contributing factor to the Barisan Socialis's opposition to the merger?
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How was the Barisan Socialis formed?
How was the Barisan Socialis formed?
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Opposition to the Merger
- The Barisan Socialis, a political party in Singapore, opposed the merger with Malaysia due to concerns about the unequal treatment of Singaporeans.
- They believed that Singaporeans were given fewer opportunities compared to citizens of the other states in the Federation of Malaysia.
- This perception was fueled by the fact that Singapore was allotted only 15 seats in the Federal Parliament, while North Borneo and Sarawak had more seats despite their smaller populations.
- This disparity in representation led the Barisan Socialis to conclude that Singapore was being perceived as being second-class to the other states in the Federation of Malaysia.
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