The 13th may tragedy / The racial riots of May 13th, 1969: Brief introduction of the tragedy

For the introduction of The 13 may tragedy or known as the racial riots tragedy, I will explains a little bit on how it was happened. The 13 may tragedy is one of the unforgettable moments in our country that leaves without answer and create a black spot in the history where it because of the demands of the different ethnic communities within the political order. The May 13 incident took place over three or four days. It happens after the general election of Malaysia when election candidates and politicians from the opposition, has raised several questions of race that related with Malaysian national language (Bahasa Melayu), the special position of Malays as “Bumiputera” and citizenship rights of non- Malay. Whereas, they (the Chinese) were no longer satisfied with the economic domination and wanted a protective share of the political power.

Therefore, this gave the opportunity and benefits for the politicians to win the elections. It happens when the Chinese Democratic Action Party (DAP) and the Malaysian People’s Movement Party (Gerakan) wins and made a march for celebrating the victory in Batu, Selangor. The march had raised a misunderstanding and anger of Malay people in that area where majority of them are from the opposite parties and this is where it all begins, “the crisis between the races”. :)

therefore, the objectives of the blog regarding this topic are :

To get a further explanation and information on the racial riots that happen in our country.
To become a lesson so that we would not repeat the same mistake again that can ruin our country.