Why did the Maria Hertogh(Nadrah) Riots happened?
The reason why Maria Hertogh Riots started because the court make a strict decision that Maria Hertogh should be returned to her biological parents after having raised by the Muslims. The Court even rejected the appeal of having Maria to stay with the Muslims within 5 minutes. Therefore, it is clearly shown that the colonial legal system was biased against the Muslims that cause the riots to happen.
When and how did Maria Hertogh Riots happened?
The Maria Hertogh Riots happened around 11 December 1950, immediately after they convinced that the colonial system is being biased against the Muslims. Firstly, the riot only consisted of the Malays and Indonesia Muslims but then it was reported that the local Chinese also joined the riots. They attacked any Europeans that they see like overturned the europeans’s cars or burnt them. The riots spread more by nightfall. Then the British Military arrived only around 6.45pm.
What actually happened after the riot?
After the riot,which ended only by noon on 13 December,caused a total of 18 people killed,which consisted of seven europeans,two police officers and seven rioters shot by the police or military.A total of 173 were injured.119 cars were damaged,and at least two buildings were set on fire.
Sadly, Maria Hertogh(Nadrah) died at the aged of 72 because of leukaemia.
The Effects Of Maria Hertogh Riots
Firstly, the public transport and business was disrupted.
Secondly, there was about $21,000 worth of property was badly damaged.
Lastly,even worse, about 18 people was killed and another 173 was badly injured cause by the riots.
Lessons to be learnt
Singapore is exposed to eternal influence can can sometimes cause a great disorder.
Riots may upset people’s lives, disrupt businesses and also cause suffering to people.
Respecting other culture and religion is the most important value that we all should have.
Understanding and be sensitive to other culture and customs of other races too.
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