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The involvement of Tunku Abdul Rahman in local campaign events was met with fierce disapproval from Lee Kuan Yew. Lee perceived Tunku’s personal appearances as a serious escalation—an indication that Malaysia's leadership was not respecting the agreed boundaries of non-interference. Such direct involvement suggested a potential deviation from the gentleman’s pact and raised fears that Malaysia, under Tunku’s influence, might interfere more directly in Singapore’s internal affairs.