|Font Size :| The Agreement to normalise relation between
Malaysia and Republic ofIndonesia that resides with the National
Archives of Malaysia was strong evidence that demonstrated that
conflicts or tensions which existed between two neighbouring
countries can be resolved at the negotiation table. In 1963, a
dark moment of history was recorded between Malaysia and
Indonesia, two neighbouring nations that were regarded as twin
brothers. It sparked off through a misunderstanding that
subsequently aroused suspicion among the Indonesians that led to
the break off in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The establishment of Malaysia that brought Singapore, Sabah and
Sarawak into Malaysia, was disliked by Indonesia and the
Philippines. Indonesia considered the idea of Malaysia as a new
element of colonialism in this region. On the other hand, the
opposition from the Philippines that was rife was based on the
excuse that Sabah was theirs.. On 18 September 1963, the
Malaysian Cabinet in an emergency meeting