This file contains memos, reports, correspondence, cablegrams from External Affairs on reaction of Lee Kuan Yew to separation, his communication with Australian High Commissioner, Pritchett on the issue; external political summary covering relations with USA with regards to projected sale of USA's telecommunications equipment to Indonesia, issue of a US "betrayal" of Malaysia and feeling that it may have contributed to rumours of a forthcoming review of Malaysia's foreign policy; report on Tunku's interview with foreign correspondents which cover defence relations with Singapore and command arrangements; Singapore's economic relations with Indonesia and Malaysia; Indonesia's reaction to separation; text of correspondence between Tunku and Toh Chin Chye on being "no other way out" but separation, the separation agreement etc
Series A1945 Item 248/10/16
D2011070346
English
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