Topic 4
In your opinion, what could have prevented the Maria Hertogh riots in 1950? Give at least 2 suggestions.
As your have know, the Maria Hertogh riots was caused by the rejection of Che Aminah appeal. Fellow Malays felt betrayed by what they saw as the British taking sides with the Dutch caused the supporters of Aminah at the Padang started to riot.
However, I believe that the riot could be prevented.Measures such as ordering the army or police forces to surround the Padang beforehand or even forbid anyone to crowd around the Padang when they are making the verdict.
By surrounding the Padang with the army or police forces, it could at least prevent any possible threat done when the verdict was made. Having the army or police forces there, could have reduce the damage done as they are properly equipped and well prepare to deal with the problem.
By forbidding the crowd to gather outside the Padang, the place would not be crowded with people. When there is no people, even when there is a rejection for the appeal, no one would be able to stage any riot as there are no people there. If they want to stage a riot, they would have to find time and place to gather which is troublesome.
Therefore, the suggestions above could at least prevent large damage done to both the humans and the public.
As your have know, the Maria Hertogh riots was caused by the rejection of Che Aminah appeal. Fellow Malays felt betrayed by what they saw as the British taking sides with the Dutch caused the supporters of Aminah at the Padang started to riot.
However, I believe that the riot could be prevented.Measures such as ordering the army or police forces to surround the Padang beforehand or even forbid anyone to crowd around the Padang when they are making the verdict.
By surrounding the Padang with the army or police forces, it could at least prevent any possible threat done when the verdict was made. Having the army or police forces there, could have reduce the damage done as they are properly equipped and well prepare to deal with the problem.
By forbidding the crowd to gather outside the Padang, the place would not be crowded with people. When there is no people, even when there is a rejection for the appeal, no one would be able to stage any riot as there are no people there. If they want to stage a riot, they would have to find time and place to gather which is troublesome.
Therefore, the suggestions above could at least prevent large damage done to both the humans and the public.
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7:20 PM
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