United Kingdom
Britain was losing its influence over her vast empire in the far East for several reasons:
1. | The destruction of her economy during the Second World War. |
2. | The strong independence movements in her colonies. |
3. | Rising US imperialism and its infiltration into the Asian markets. |
4. | The increasing pro-US tendency of her puppet regimes in these countries. Because of the changing situation Britain was forced into adopting a new strategy, moving from direct control to neo-colonialism, the Malaysia Plan was part of this strategy. |
1. | Maintain her political, economic and military interest in the region. |
2. | Pool all her right wing lackeys to control the people's independence movements [unclear: in these regions] |
3. | [unclear: imperialist movement nesia. Also by incorporating North] Kalimantan into Malaysia, Britain could avoid a direct confrontation with Indonesia over the claim of the North Kalimantan states. |
4. | Let the strong racist government of the Malay Peninsula control and oversee the other states. |
5. | Check the pro-US tendency of her puppet regimes. |
Hence, against the wishes of the majority of the people in these regions, a neo-colony 'Malaysia' was declared on August 31 1963.