Why did Singapore withdraw from the Federation of Malaysia?

On 9 August 1965, Singapore separated from Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign state. The separation was the result of deep political and economic differences between the ruling parties of Singapore and Malaysia, which created communal tensions that resulted in racial riots in July and September 1964.

Who gained its independence from the Federation of Malaysia on August 9 1965?

Singapore in Malaysia

State of Singapore Negeri Singapura (Malay) 新加坡州 (Chinese) சிங்கப்பூர் மாநிலம் (Tamil)
Legislature	Legislative Assembly
Historical era	Konfrontasi, Cold War
• Proclamation of Malaysia	16 September 1963
• Independence declared	9 August 1965

Which areas were included in Malaysia through 1963 proclamation of?

The Proclamation of Malaysia (Malay: Pemasyhuran Malaysia Jawi: ڤمشهوران مليسيا) was a statement, written in English and Malay (in the Jawi script), that declared the merger of the Federation of Malaya with the British crown colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore into the new Federation of Malaysia, following …

When did Singapore leave Malaysia?

Seeing no alternative to avoid further bloodshed, the Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman decided to expel Singapore from the federation. The Parliament of Malaysia voted 126–0, with all Singaporean MPs boycotting the vote, in favour of the expulsion on 9 August 1965.

Which country began a Programme of confrontation against Malaysia in 1963 that ended in 1966?

Indonesia
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation

Date	20 January 1963 – 11 August 1966 (3 years, 6 months, 3 weeks and 1 day)
Result	Malaysian and Commonwealth victory Indonesia accepts formation of Malaysia Sukarno was replaced by Suharto following G30S coup attempt Communist insurgency in Sarawak continues until 1990