A broken rules based order: Why Malaysia is staging a come back?

WHILE Aug 31 is often seen as Independence Day, otherwise known as "Merdeka," Sept 16 marked the formation of the Federation of Malaysia with the inclusion of Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore in 1963.

Although Singapore would consent peacefully to leave the Federation of Malaysia 22 months later, in August 1965, it is essential to note Singapore's emphasis on regionalism.