A new chapter in Southest Asian history began with the signing of summit agreements to launch Malaysia and to establish the regional association of Maphilindo (Malaya, the Philippines and Indonesia)-with the objective of approaching issues of common concern in a spirit of consensus.
Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman, President Sukarno of Indonesia and President Macapagal of the Philippines also decided that a letter should be sent to United Nations Secretary-General U Thant to ascertain the wishes of the people of Borneo prior to the establishment of Malaysia.
From left :- President Sukarno, President Macapagal and Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman sign the Manila Declaration Accord and Joint Statement on 5 August after their Manila summit meeting. 
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