What happened during the riots?

Large crowds gathered outside the court showing their anger. If the Malays see any Europians or Dutch, they will attack them. They overturned, burnt and destroyed all the cars. The Malay and Indian Muslim rioters took control of the Sultan Mosque, North Bridge Road, Jalan Besar, etc. They also set up barricades along the major roads.

The riot continued for three days and a 24-hour curfew had to be setted up for two weeks. British troops, Malay troops and the Singapore police all had to be involved to control the riot.

By Hafizah