1963 ⟶ Manila Accord Signed; Maphilindo Formed
The Manila Accord was signed by the Republic of Indonesia, t...
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💣 Brunei Revolt Begins
The Brunei People's Party launched a rebellion against the British protectorate of Brunei. This event was considered to be one of the first stages of the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.⟶
BruneiRebellionMalaysiaIndonesiaSoutheast AsiaCold WarBritish Protectorate
🤝 Manila Accord Signed; Maphilindo Formed
The Manila Accord was signed by the Republic of Indonesia, the Federation of Malaya (soon to become Malaysia), and the Philippines. This agreement contains an agreement on self-determination by the people of Sabah and Sarawak through free elections. A conference called Maphilindo was formed, which consisted of three countries that signed the Manila Accord.⟶
AsiaPhilippinesMalaysiaIndonesiaPoliticsSelf-determinationDecolonizationRegional Cooperation
🇲🇾 Formation of Malaysia
Malaysia was formed, with Tunku Abdul Rahman as its first prime minister. This was considered to have violated the Manila Accord because Malaysia was formed before the Sabah and Sarawak self-determination election results were reported.⟶
MalaysiaSoutheast AsiaDecolonizationPolitical ConflictManila AccordIndependenceTunku Abdul RahmanSabahSarawak
🤝 Jakarta Accord Ends Hostilities
The Jakarta Accord is signed by the Indonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik and Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Razak ending the hostility between Indonesia and Malaysia.⟶
IndonesiaMalaysiaSoutheast AsiaRegional ConflictsDiplomacyConflict Resolution
🇵🇭 Benigno Aquino Assassinated in Manila
Former senator Benigno "Ninoy" S. Aquino was assassinated at Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquino International Airport).⟶
PhilippinesAsiaAssassinationPoliticsMarcosCold WarDemocracyHuman Rights