CONTENTS OF THIS BLOG POST: Who is 'Maria Hertogh'? and the quick over view of the riot and the aftermath of this racial riot. (WITH PICTURES AT THE END)================================================
The 'Maria Hertogh Riot' is a racial riot that happened between the two ethnic groups, the Malays and the Eurasians. This riot occured in Singapore on 11 December, 1950. The riot lasted for three days and it killed at least 18 people and left 173 people injured. This riot was sparked off by the custody battle between Maria Hertogh's adoptive Malay family and her Eurasian parents.
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What will happen after the riot has occured? Has it dangered the lives of many? Look out for the next blog post to know more! :)
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