[602] Of Malaysian imperialism… err… federalism: Pattani

In recent past, separatist movements in southern Thailand are becoming active again after being dormant for decades. Despite this being Thailand’s internal matter, unfortunately, Malaysia has been unnecessarily dragged into the chaos. Along the way, Thailand has been accusing Malaysia of aiding and fuelling the rebellion. Malaysia denies such allegation. Personally, I’m tired of seeing Malaysia becoming Thai authority’s scapegoat. Now, it’s time to make a stand in a true Pat Robertson’s style – if they think we’re covertly aiding the Malay Thai separatists, we ought to go ahead and do it.

Malaysia is not foreign to covert operations. During confrontation with Indonesia back in the 1960s, Malaysia along with its Commonwealth allies managed to stimulate a coup d’tat in against Sukarno and the communist in Jakarta. That in effect ended the Malaysia-Indonesia war. Another proof of Malaysia’s ability is Mindanao rebels. Malaysian subterfuge activities in southern Philippines were retaliatory in nature. It was done to counter the Philippines’ effort to plant separatist ideas in Sabah despite the north Borneo states’ decision to join the Federation. Several decades later, we can clearly see how the Philippines is still trying to contain the rebels while Sabah remains as a member of the Federation. The expertise gained in previous missions could be utilized to throw these Malay Thai rebels a party.

Malaysia doesn’t need to explicitly send troops to Thailand to aid the separatists. It’s sufficed to force Thailand to conduct a plebiscite via the United Nations – self-ruled or continuation of Thai sovereignty – just like how East Timor gained its independence from Indonesia. The Malay Thai states that should be offered the option are Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat.

Maybe even Satun. We could return the province back to Kedah or merge it with Perlis. All three modern provinces were part of the Malay Sultanate of Pattani, closely related to Malaysian states of Kedah and Kelantan. In short, this is a great way to undo the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909.

If the Malay Thai states ever decide for self-rule, years later after things have quieted down, Malaysia could offer these states places in the Federation. So, before; given Brunei’s ascension into Malaysia along with a successful annexation of Sumatra:

After the inclusion of southern Malay Thai states:

Heh, imagine what kind of new national flag we would have. Messy.

Oh boy, I’d imagine PAS would rule supreme in northern Malaysia. On second thought, we should first get all PAS members into ISA and then get to work with Malaysia imperialism. Did I say imperialism? I meant federalism.

This way, we don’t have to worry too much about those Islamists.

Maybe, just maybe, for the sake of screwing up Singapore with a new Kra Canal:

Next: Natuna islands are ours! Huzzah! (maybe Singapore too)

erratum – Natuna is part of Riau. At least, politically. So, I’d assume annexation of Sumatra would include Natuna. w00t! More black gold to be misused!