List of riots in Singapore explained

Riots in Singapore have been documented since the former British colony became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826. In the present day, under the penal code, rioting refers to the unlawful gathering of five or more people where force or violence is used by any member of the assembly; an affray is committed if two or more people fight in a public place.https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/what-is-the-offence-of-rioting/ The below describes serious rioting cases.

Singapore in Straits Settlements

Singapore in Straits Settlements (1826-1946)

• 15 – 20 February 1851 - Anti-Catholic riots (1851) Anti-Teochew Catholic riots (500 dead (Teochews)^[1])
• 5 – 17 May 1854 - Hokkien-Teochew riots (200-480 dead, 222 injured^[2])
• 15 December 1876 - Chinese Post Office Riots^[3]
• 12 March 1927 - ^[4]

Colony of Singapore

Colony of Singapore (1946-1963)

• 11 December 1950 - Maria Hertogh riots (18 dead, 173 injured)
• 13 May 1954 - 1954 National Service riots (26 injured)
• 12 May 1955 - Hock Lee bus riots (4 dead, 31 injured)
• 26 October 1956 - Chinese middle schools riots (13 dead, more than 100 injured)
• 22 April 1963 - City Hall riot^[5]

Singapore in Malaysia

Singapore in Malaysia (1963-1965)

• 12 July 1963 - Pulau Senang prison riot (4 dead, 5 injured)^[6]
• 21 July 1964 - 1964 race riots (36 dead, 560 injured)

Singapore

Singapore (1965-present)

• 31 May – 6 June 1969 - 1969 race riots (4 dead, 80 injured)
• 8 December 2013 - 2013 Little India riot (62 injured)^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Anti-Catholic Riots (1851) . . 24 January 2005 .
2. News: 新嘉坡擾亂 遭斃者已四百八十人 傷者二百二十二人 . Chinese Serial. June 1854. zh.
3. Web site: Chinese Post Office Riots Infopedia . 2023-09-13 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg.
4. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_95_2005-01-06.html Kreta Ayer incident
5. Web site: SEVEN CHARGES. The Straits Times. 24 April 1963. 1.
6. Web site: ALL THAT HAVOC EN 40 mins: SEOW. The Straits Times. 19 November 1963. 6.
7. News: Riot in Singapore's Little India. 8 December 2013. Channel News Asia.
8. News: Rioting in Singapore's Little India, busloads of riot police dispatched. 8 December 2013. The Straits Times.