The Development And Evolution Of The Leftist Political Parties In Malay (Si) A:from Formation Of Malaysia To Konfrontasi Indonesia-Malaysia (1961-1965)

The 1960s was a period of Left-wing resurgence in Malay(si)a.As Britain was disengaging from its empire,it promoted the idea of formation of Malaysia,Malaya,Singapore,Sarawak,North Borneo,and Brunei and threw up anti-colonial movements that began struggling towards self-determination and national independence.These movements manifested the ideologies of communism,socialism,nationalism,and communalism.As British imperialism began planning its retreat,the competition for power among the local movements became intense.Konfrontasi was a low-intensity campaign launched by Sukarno,the first President of Indonesia to oppose the formation of the Federation of Malaysia.Although much of the conflict was fought near the Malaysian-Indonesian border in Borneo,it had brought a great impact to the Left-wing in Malaysia and Sarawak.The negative effects of Konfrontasi vis-a-vis allegiance and communism were the cause of the downfall of the Left-wing in Malaysia and Sarawak.