The Commission of Enquiry (Cobbold Commission) was announced to observe the views of the people of Singapore, Sarawak, Brunei and North Borneo (now Sabah including Labuan Island).
The Commission of Enquiry (Cobbold Commission) survey results that more than 70% of people of North Borneo (now Sabah including Labuan Island) and Sarawak in favour. Reportedly, this came as a surprise to North Borneo (now Sabah including Labuan Island).