May 13, never again: The 1969 riots that changed Malaysia

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May 13, never again

Bodies are piled up three-deep in the morgue. There is no more space, but bodies continue to turn up.Source: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-HajSource: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-HajSource: Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-HajThousands affectedFood packs are delivered to some 7,500 people in affected area in the next weeks.

Batu Road, now Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, during curfew on May 15. It was one of the main sites of carnage on May 13. / Source: Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah In 1971, Parliament reconvened, with Razak as prime minister. Some scholars argue this showed the riots were part of a coup d'etat.Razak believed unity could only be achieved with fair distribution of wealth. The bumiputera were the majority but owned just 2.4 percent of equity.

 

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Like sumpah mahsuri, 7 generations must pass away before the awful truths come out. Ppl might start looking for graves to piss on.

'Never again'? You're forgetting your own reports on Kg. Medan 2001

We must collectively be made aware that May13 might be repeating its dark episode if we are not careful in handling sensitive issues in this beloved country

Can you guys not say 'Malaysia'? Sabah and Sarawak is not in involved in this.

THIS IS THE REAL ONE. NOT BIASED. Seek for the full report.

biased news. budak2 yang tak tahu cerita sebenar, akan percaya bulat2 dengan berita mcm ni. yang ada atuk nenek hidup zaman tu, elok lah dengar dari mulut dia sendiri.

Cerita tu macam tak full. Bukankah kaum Cina yg provoke utk halau org Melayu dan buatkan org Melayu marah? InsyaAllah tak berulang lagi selagi Melayu tak terima nasib yang sama dan semua tak racism...

I really liked it. Thanks alot and good job.

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Like Klu Klux Klan and Rednecks, deep rooted racism can never be eradicated. Only when the full punishment of THE LAW is omnipresent to uphold EQUALITY against any form of bias or discrimination towards gender, colour or creed can we as society move forward.

Punca:DAP

one day . Berjuang demi agama 😎

FirdausWong baca lah dulu sebelum panggil media sampah..

Laporan dari Majlis Gerakan Negara (MAGERAN)

Every Malaysian should take this history as a reminder not to hv it repeated for the benefits of every Malaysian regardless of race n religion. Racism is a global disease, we should try hard to eliminate esp in unique Msia. Everyone must start with ourselves!!

I would still stock up and keep my family locked and safe whenever there is an election. There are still fxcxtard leaders who would still use race and religion to gain political mileage

Dont bring up this subject again ok!

Never happening again but unfortunately if umno still here nothing is impossible under BN

youngsyefura Never forget.

What the hell Malaysikini trying to do ? Playing role as 'BATU API' or what..!!! Keep on repeating this issue which is not benefits us Malaysian at all..we r proud to be a Malaysian n we reject racism..

11, 12 May 1969. 'Malai si'... 'Malai si'.. 'sapu malai'.. 'sapu malai'...

This tragic incident should never be repeated. We have to live, tolerate n respect one another as Malaysians.

Many countries have a far worst history of racial clashes and civil wars ... But Malaysia politicians and Press keeps digging into the past ..... Even after half a 100 hundred years ago.

Chances are it won’t happen again now that DAP have learned to accept the Malay language,Malay culture and Islam politically They no longer provoke Chinese on these issues and pit them against Mca. Blaming Mca for every damn thing riding on issues base on race,religion, language

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