[Multi-Ethnic Society] - Racial Riots 1964

Before Singapore was independent, there was a major riot between the Federal Government in Malaysia and the State Government in Singapore. During this riot, there is much argumentation and disagreement between the two governments. The riot was between the Chinese and Malays. Due to this difference [race], some extreme members in the Federal Government carried out activities to encourage negative feelings towards the Singapore government. Tensions were high which resulted in a fight later on between the Malays and Chinese takes place island-wide. It was brutal and it was a difficult step to pursue on our goal, to be an one united country. So this was not the start we were looking for.