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What triggered the first racial riot in July 1964?
What was the official response following the first racial riot in terms of public safety?
What significant event occurred prior to the second racial riot in September 1964?
What was a notable outcome of the racial riots as seen by the UMNO extremists?
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What steps were taken to prevent future racial tensions after the riots?
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Impacts of racial riots: Showed how easily___ of the country was disrupted
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Study Notes
First Racial Riot (July 1964)
- Triggered by a scuffle between Chinese and Malays during a procession on Prophet Muhammad's birthday.
- Spread quickly after word of the fighting escalated.
- Anti-PAP speeches delivered at the Padang fueled tensions.
- Primarily involved clashes between Malays and Chinese.
- Resulted in an island-wide curfew.
- Left 23 dead and 454 injured.
Second Racial Riot (September 1964)
- Occurred in Geylang Serai, sparked by Chinese involvement in the death of a Malay rickshaw puller.
- Fueled by Indonesian agents aiming to destabilize Singapore.
- Involved clashes between Malays and Chinese.
- Resulted in an island-wide curfew.
- Left 13 dead and 106 injured.
Efforts to Restore Peace
- Formation of goodwill committees to address fears and promote peace.
- Lee Kuan Yew's tour of the island to encourage unity.
- Visit of Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Razak from Malaysia.
- Agreement signed in September 1964 to avoid sensitive issues for two years.
Impacts of Racial Riots
- Demonstrated the fragility of peace and unity in Singapore.
- Led UMNO extremists to view Lee Kuan Yew as a communalist and an enemy of Malaysia.
- Caused concern within the Malaysian Federal government about the potential spread of riots to other parts of Malaysia.
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Description
This quiz covers the significant racial riots in Singapore that occurred in July and September 1964, highlighting their triggers, events, and aftermath. It delves into the societal tensions between the Chinese and Malays, the casualties involved, and the measures taken to restore peace in the community.
