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The confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia or better known as the Confrontation course is a war over the future of Malaya, Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak which occurs between the Federation of Malaysia and Indonesia in 1962 until 1966.

The war originated from a desire more recognizable as the Federation of Malaya Malaya Fellowship in 1961 to incorporate Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak into the Federation of Malaysia, which is not in accordance with the Agreement therefore desire Manila was opposed by President Sukarno, who considers the formation of the Federation of Malaysia, which is now known as Malaysia as a "puppet of the British" colonialism and imperialism in a new form as well as support for various internal security disturbances and uprisings in Indonesia.

Background.

Approval of the Philippines Manila, the Federation of Malaya and Indonesia
In 1961, Kalimantan was divided into four administrative. Kalimantan, a province of Indonesia, located in the south of Borneo. To the north is the Kingdom of Brunei and two British colonies; Sarawak and North Borneo, later renamed Sabah. As part of its withdrawal from Southeast Asian colonies, the British tried to incorporate its colonies on Borneo with Malaya Peninsula, the Federation of Malaya to form the Federation of Malaysia.
This plan was opposed by the Government of Indonesia, President Sukarno argued that Malaysia was a British puppet, and the consolidation of Malaysia would increase British control only in this region, thus threatening the independence of Indonesia. Philippines made a claim for Sabah, arguing that it had historical links with the Philippines through the Sulu Sultanate.
In Brunei, the North Kalimantan National Army (TNKU) revolted on December 8, 1962. They tried to capture the Sultan of Brunei, the oil fields and European hostages. Sultan escaped and sought help from the UK. He received the British and Gurkha troops from Singapore. On December 16, British Far East Command (British Far East Command) claimed that all major rebel centers had been resolved, and on April 17, 1963, leaders of the rebellion were arrested and the rebellion ended.
Philippines and Indonesia formally agreed to accept the establishment of the Federation of Malaysia if a majority in the area who want to do dekolonial to vote in a referendum organized by the United Nations. However, on September 16, before the results of the election are reported. Malaysia saw the formation of this federation as a domestic issue, with no place for outsiders intervene, but the Indonesian leader sees this as the Manila Agreement violated and as evidence of British colonialism and imperialism.
"Since the anti-Indonesian demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur, when protesters stormed the embassy building, tearing photos of Sukarno, carrying the emblem of Garuda Pancasila state before Tunku Abdul Rahman-Prime Minister of Malaysia at the time-and force him to step on Garuda, Sukarno anger against Malaysia burst."
Anti-Indonesian demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur which took place on 17 September 1963, applies when the angry protesters who were mounting against President Sukarno's confrontation against Malaysia launched also you indulge an unofficial military forces attack Indonesia against Malaysia. This announcement follows the Indonesia Foreign Minister Soebandrio that Indonesian hostility against Malaysia on January 20, 1963. Besides his sloppy Indonesian volunteers (it looks like an unofficial military forces) began to enter Sarawak and Sabah to spread propaganda and carry out attacks and sabotage on April 12 next.
Sukarno's wrath because it condemns the anti-Indonesian demonstrations trampling Indonesian state emblem and wants to take revenge by launching a movement known as Crush Malaysia. Sukarno proclaimed Crush Malaysia movement through his speeches very historic, the following:
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If we were hungry usual
If we are ashamed of it too ordinary
But if we are hungry or embarrassed because Malaysia, cheeky!
Muster troops to Borneo, we beat the scum Malayan!
Hit and brush land and air lest we be trampled by the Malaysian fucker
Wish me luck, I'll leave the fighting to the field as a patriot nation, as a nation and as a martyr nation reluctant bullet trampled upon itself the price
Calls for calls for throughout the country that we will unite against this humiliation we will avenge this treatment and we show that we still have strong teeth and bones and which we also still have dignity
Yoo ... Ayoo ... we ... Crush ...
Crush ... Malaysia
Crush ... Malaysia
Round determination
The spirit of our steel
Bullets us much
Njawa us much
If necessary one-on-one!
Sukarno.
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War.
On January 20, 1963, Indonesian Foreign Minister Soebandrio announced that Indonesia took a hostile attitude towards Malaysia. On April 12, volunteers Indonesia (looks like an unofficial military forces) began to enter Sarawak and Sabah to spread propaganda and carry out attacks and sabotage. Dated May 3, 1964 at a mammoth rally held in Jakarta, President Sukarno announced orders Dwi Komando Rakyat (Dwikora) which read:
Heightened resilience of the Indonesian revolution
Help the revolutionary struggle of the people of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah, to destroy Malaysia
On July 27, Sukarno announced that he was going to "crush Malaysia". On August 16, troops from Regimen Askar Melayu bossed dealing with fifty Indonesian guerillas.
Although the Philippines did not participate in the war, they broke off diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
Federation of Malaysia was formally established on 16 September 1963. Brunei and Singapore refused to join out at a later date.
Growing tensions on both sides of the Malacca Strait. Two days later the British embassy burning riots in Jakarta. Several hundred rioters seized the Singapore embassy in Jakarta and Singapore also houses diplomats. In Malaysia, Indonesian agents were captured and crowds attacked the Indonesian embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Along the border in Borneo, going on the border warfare; Indonesian forces and unofficial forces tried to occupy Sarawak and Sabah, with no results.

Volunteer Action Command.

In 1964 Indonesian troops began attacking the region on the Malay Peninsula. In May formed Standby Command tasked to coordinate the activities of the war against Malaysia (Operations Dwikora). Command is then transformed into Mandala Preparedness Command (Kolaga). Kolaga led by Vice Air Marshal Omar Dani as Pangkolaga. Kolaga itself consists of three Command, the Combat Command A (Kopurtu) based in Sumatra, which consists of 12 Battalion of the Army, including the three battalion and a battalion of Marines. The Command targets of the operation and the Malay Peninsula, led by Brigadier General Kemal Idris sebaga Pangkopur-I. Two Combat Command (Kopurda) based in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan and consists of 13 Battalion were derived from elements of the Marines, Air Force, and Special Forces. Command is led Supardjo as Pangkopur-II. Command Fleet Command Preparedness third is composed of elements of the Navy and the Marines. Command Brigade lander is equipped with and operating on the border of Riau and East Kalimantan.
In August, sixteen armed Indonesian agents were arrested in Johor. Indonesian Armed Forces activities on the border has also increased. Malaysian Marine Tentera deploy troops to defend Malaysia. Tentera Malaysia only a few are derived and must rely on checkpoints and surveillance commando unit. Their primary mission is to prevent the entry of troops from Indonesia to Malaysia. Most of the parties involved in an armed conflict with Indonesia, the UK and Australia, especially the special forces they are the Special Air Service (SAS). Indonesia recorded about 2000 troops and 200 British troops killed / Australia (SAS) were also killed after fighting in the jungles of Borneo (Space Magazine Edition 2006).
On August 17 paratroopers landed on the southwest coast of Johor and try to form a guerrilla army. On 2 September 1964 paratroopers landed in Labis, Johor. On October 29, 52 soldiers landed in Pontian in Johor-Malacca border and kill troops Askar Malay Regiment of Kings and New Zealand and also quell Troop Royal Malaysian Police in Batu 20, Muar, Johor.
When the United Nations to accept Malaysia as a non-permanent member. Sukarno Indonesian draw of the United Nations on January 20, 1965 and tried to establish the New Power Conference (Conference of the New Emerging Forces, Conefo) as an alternative.
As a counterpoint Olympics, Sukarno even held GANEFO (Games of the New Emerging Forces) held in Senayan, Jakarta on 10 to 22 November 1963. The Games was followed by 2,250 athletes from 48 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America, and covered about 500 foreign journalists.
In January 1965, Australia agreed to send troops to Borneo after receiving many requests from Malaysia. Australian troops lowered 3 Royal Australian Regiment and Australian Special Air Service Regiment. There are about fourteen thousand British and Commonwealth troops in Australia at the time. Officially, British and Australian troops can not follow the attacker through the Indonesian border. However, units such as the Special Air Service, both Britain and Australia, entrance in secret (see Operation Claret). Australia recognizes the breakthrough in 1996.
In mid-1965, Indonesia began to use his official forces. On June 28, they crossed the border into eastern Sebatik Island near Tawau, Sabah and dealing with Askar Malay Regiment and the King's Police In North Borneo Armed Constabulary.
On July 1, 1965, the Indonesian military strength of approximately 5000 people confront Malaysian Navy base in Semporna. Attack and siege continue until 8 September but failed. This event is known as the "68 Day Siege" by residents of Malaysia.

Final confrontation.

Towards the end of 1965, General Suharto came to power in Indonesia after the course G30S/PKI. Because of this domestic conflict, Indonesia desire to continue the war with Malaysia to be reduced and the battle subsided.
On May 28, 1966 at a conference in Bangkok, Royal Malaysian and Indonesian government announced a settlement of the conflict. Violence ends in June, and a peace agreement signed on 11 August and was inaugurated two days later.
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