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== Background == | == Background == | ||
The referendum arose from the People's Action Party (PAP) government’s efforts to merge Singapore with the Federation of Malaysia. The merger aimed to address economic and security concerns, particularly the threat of communist influence in Singapore. The referendum offered three options for the terms of merger but notably excluded the choice to reject the merger altogether, drawing criticism from opposition parties. | The referendum arose from the [[People's Action Party]] (PAP) government’s efforts to merge Singapore with the Federation of Malaysia. The merger aimed to address economic and security concerns, particularly the threat of communist influence in Singapore. The referendum offered three options for the terms of merger but notably excluded the choice to reject the merger altogether, drawing criticism from opposition parties. | ||
== Campaign Period == | == Campaign Period == | ||