The MacDonald House bombing occurred on 10 March 1965, at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank building (now known as MacDonald House) along Orchard Road, Singapore. The time bomb was planted by Indonesian saboteurs, during the Konfrontasi period. It killed two people and injured at least 33.[1]
Since 1963, the Indonesian Government had opposed the formation of Malaysia and infiltrated saboteurs into both Singapore and Malaysia aiming to exploit racial tensions and undertake acts of sabotage to destroy vital installations, beginning on 24 September 1963. These saboteurs later resorted to exploding bombs indiscriminately to create public alarm and panic. The bombing of the MacDonald House was the 29th, and the most serious of the bombings in Singapore, killing two Chinese and one Malay.[citation needed] These bombings were called "Konfrontasi" by Jakarta.
Special Branch officers and police tracked down and arrested two Indonesian commandos, Harun Said and Osman Hj Mohd Ali, who were members of the Korps Komando Angkatan Laut (Indonesian Marineers). They were later convicted and were executed by hanging on 17 October,1968.
[edit] References
Brazil, David. Insider's Singapore. Singapore: Times Books International, 2001.
^ Jackie Sam, Philip Khoo, Cheong Yip Seng, Abul Fazil, Roderick Pestana and Gabriel Lee. "Terror Bomb kills 2 Girls at Bank" (reprint), The Straits Times, 11 March 1965.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
maria hertogh riots
The Maria Hertogh riots or Natrah riots, which started on 11 December 1950 in Singapore, consisted of outraged Muslims who resented the court decision to give the custody of Maria Hertogh (or Bertha Hertogh), then 13, to her biological Dutch Catholic parents after she had been raised as a Muslim under the care of Aminah binte Mohamed, whom she regarded as her mother. The riots lasted till noon on 13 December, with 18 killed, 173 injured and many properties damaged – the worst incident of its kind ever witnessed in Singapore.[dubious – discuss]
Prior to the riots, the disputed custody of Maria had received widespread press coverage. Many Muslims living in Malaya and Indonesia believed in the legitimacy of the adoption of Maria and a later short-lived marriage to Mansoor Adabi, two major points of contest in the court proceeding to determine the custody of Maria. They thus lent their support, financial and moral, to organizations that fought to keep Maria in Malaya. But some, such as the Malayan nationalists, seized the incident as an opportunity to further weaken the colonial government's position in the region. The insensitivity of the colonial government towards Muslim sentiments and the involvement of radical elements eventually culminated in the tragedy
Prior to the riots, the disputed custody of Maria had received widespread press coverage. Many Muslims living in Malaya and Indonesia believed in the legitimacy of the adoption of Maria and a later short-lived marriage to Mansoor Adabi, two major points of contest in the court proceeding to determine the custody of Maria. They thus lent their support, financial and moral, to organizations that fought to keep Maria in Malaya. But some, such as the Malayan nationalists, seized the incident as an opportunity to further weaken the colonial government's position in the region. The insensitivity of the colonial government towards Muslim sentiments and the involvement of radical elements eventually culminated in the tragedy
hock lee bus riots
The Hock Lee bus riots occurred on May 12, 1955, in Singapore. Three people were killed and 31 injured in the violence.
[edit] Strikes begin
On April 23, 1955, workers from the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company and some Chinese students began to go on strike. They were members of the Singapore Bus Workers' Union (SBWU) and were protesting against poor working conditions, long work hours and low pay. They also felt threatened by a rival union which was supported by the bus company to counter any labour action by SBWU.
The strike was rumored to be instigated by pro-communists. However, it was more likely to have been fanned by anti-colonial sentiments. Singapore had just held a Legislative Assembly Election on April, and the Labour Front led by David Marshall formed a minority government after winning a narrow victory. Fong Swee Suan and Lim Chin Siong, two anti-colonial leaders of SBWU, felt that the labour front was still controlled by the British. Violent as it was, the riots were an opportunity to fight for independence and self government. Fong Swee Suan later made a public apology to express the regret for the violence which got out of hand. 'We express our deep distress at the violence used against the buses of the Hock Lee Bus Company and the police.'
The strikers stopped the buses from leaving the depots and crippled the country's entire transport system. In a show of support, students from the Chinese middle schools came in busloads to joined the strikers. They organised donation drives, brought food and money, and even entertained the workers with songs and dances. Other workers also expressed support.
The police attempted to disperse the picketers many times. On April 27, 1955, police tried to break up the strikers and injured 15 people. This gained more public sympathy and support for the strikers.
[edit] Black Thursday
On 12 May 1955, later known as "Black Thursday", a major riot broke out in the streets of Alexandra Road and Tiong Bahru. The police tried to break up the 2,000 students and strikers using water cannon and tear gas, but the crowd retaliated by stoning the policemen and buses. Two police officers died as a result, including Detective Corporal Yuen Yau Phang, who was burned to death when the car he was in was set alight by rioters, and Teo Bock Lan Andrew, a Constable with the Volunteer Special Constabulary, who was severely beaten by the mob and succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Gene D. Symonds, an American press correspondent, was similarly beaten up, and died from his head injuries.
In total, two police officers, a student and an American press correspondent, Gene Symonds, died and many more were seriously injured. The student, a 16-year old from Chin Kang School, Chong Lon Chong, died from a gunshot wound to his lung, the bullet fired at random from the police in a radio car when rioters descended on them. In a Straits Times report, the student was shot one mile away from a hospital, but was paraded around for two and half-hours by the pro-Communist students to further inflame the crowd's emotion. He died before he could receive medical treatment. 31 others sustained injuries, 8 of them seriously.
The police managed to stop the violence by the next morning. Later, Hock Lee Bus Company and the SBWU signed a ruling issued by the Court of Inquiry. The strikers' jobs and pay were restored and they declared victory for their action. Because of the unexpected violence, public opinion became more critical towards the rioters. The then Chief Minister of Singapore, David Marshall, took action. He expelled student leaders involved in the rioting and closed down two schools where the most students had been involved.
The students were defiant. On 16 May 1955, about two thousand students forced their way into the two schools. Anxious parents, friends and supporters came daily to give students food, clothing and money.
Marshall had no choice but to give in. He re-opened the two schools and allowed the expelled student leaders to return to school. He also blamed the pro-communists for the unrest saying, "The pattern of action of the demonstrators conform to Communist techniques." The British authorities were critical of Marshall for not taking tougher actions towards the rioters and strikers. They would later reject his proposal for independence in 1956, claiming that the local government was not able to manage internal security,and as a result Marshall would resign.
[edit] Strikes begin
On April 23, 1955, workers from the Hock Lee Amalgamated Bus Company and some Chinese students began to go on strike. They were members of the Singapore Bus Workers' Union (SBWU) and were protesting against poor working conditions, long work hours and low pay. They also felt threatened by a rival union which was supported by the bus company to counter any labour action by SBWU.
The strike was rumored to be instigated by pro-communists. However, it was more likely to have been fanned by anti-colonial sentiments. Singapore had just held a Legislative Assembly Election on April, and the Labour Front led by David Marshall formed a minority government after winning a narrow victory. Fong Swee Suan and Lim Chin Siong, two anti-colonial leaders of SBWU, felt that the labour front was still controlled by the British. Violent as it was, the riots were an opportunity to fight for independence and self government. Fong Swee Suan later made a public apology to express the regret for the violence which got out of hand. 'We express our deep distress at the violence used against the buses of the Hock Lee Bus Company and the police.'
The strikers stopped the buses from leaving the depots and crippled the country's entire transport system. In a show of support, students from the Chinese middle schools came in busloads to joined the strikers. They organised donation drives, brought food and money, and even entertained the workers with songs and dances. Other workers also expressed support.
The police attempted to disperse the picketers many times. On April 27, 1955, police tried to break up the strikers and injured 15 people. This gained more public sympathy and support for the strikers.
[edit] Black Thursday
On 12 May 1955, later known as "Black Thursday", a major riot broke out in the streets of Alexandra Road and Tiong Bahru. The police tried to break up the 2,000 students and strikers using water cannon and tear gas, but the crowd retaliated by stoning the policemen and buses. Two police officers died as a result, including Detective Corporal Yuen Yau Phang, who was burned to death when the car he was in was set alight by rioters, and Teo Bock Lan Andrew, a Constable with the Volunteer Special Constabulary, who was severely beaten by the mob and succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Gene D. Symonds, an American press correspondent, was similarly beaten up, and died from his head injuries.
In total, two police officers, a student and an American press correspondent, Gene Symonds, died and many more were seriously injured. The student, a 16-year old from Chin Kang School, Chong Lon Chong, died from a gunshot wound to his lung, the bullet fired at random from the police in a radio car when rioters descended on them. In a Straits Times report, the student was shot one mile away from a hospital, but was paraded around for two and half-hours by the pro-Communist students to further inflame the crowd's emotion. He died before he could receive medical treatment. 31 others sustained injuries, 8 of them seriously.
The police managed to stop the violence by the next morning. Later, Hock Lee Bus Company and the SBWU signed a ruling issued by the Court of Inquiry. The strikers' jobs and pay were restored and they declared victory for their action. Because of the unexpected violence, public opinion became more critical towards the rioters. The then Chief Minister of Singapore, David Marshall, took action. He expelled student leaders involved in the rioting and closed down two schools where the most students had been involved.
The students were defiant. On 16 May 1955, about two thousand students forced their way into the two schools. Anxious parents, friends and supporters came daily to give students food, clothing and money.
Marshall had no choice but to give in. He re-opened the two schools and allowed the expelled student leaders to return to school. He also blamed the pro-communists for the unrest saying, "The pattern of action of the demonstrators conform to Communist techniques." The British authorities were critical of Marshall for not taking tougher actions towards the rioters and strikers. They would later reject his proposal for independence in 1956, claiming that the local government was not able to manage internal security,and as a result Marshall would resign.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Global warming threatens human health. But, America's health sector is not ready and won't be without federal leadership.
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WHO'S AT RISK
Global Warming: Real Threats to Real People
No one can say for sure which of us will become victims of global warming. But three illustrations reveal realistic health threats that will become more likely in a warmer world.
Who's at risk? Read on.
HILL UPDATE
Senate Schedules Global Warming Vote
The countdown has begun—the Senate is scheduled to vote on historic global warming legislation in early June.
Read our Senate update.
And, have you ever wondered what global warming action will cost?
Read our analysis (Hint: with the right policy, it's a lot less than you might think. In fact, it's more costly if we have no policy at all!).
ON THE AIR
Listen to Fred Krupp on NPR
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Living on Earth talked with Fred about the promise of the clean energy future.
And on Marketplace, Fred responded to President Bush's global warming speech.
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Dr. John Balbus is the lead co-author of a landmark new study that reveals disturbing gaps in America's ability to deal with the public health threats posed by global warming.
Read about the report.
And, submit a question about health and global warming to Dr. John by noon on Friday.
WHO'S AT RISK
Global Warming: Real Threats to Real People
No one can say for sure which of us will become victims of global warming. But three illustrations reveal realistic health threats that will become more likely in a warmer world.
Who's at risk? Read on.
HILL UPDATE
Senate Schedules Global Warming Vote
The countdown has begun—the Senate is scheduled to vote on historic global warming legislation in early June.
Read our Senate update.
And, have you ever wondered what global warming action will cost?
Read our analysis (Hint: with the right policy, it's a lot less than you might think. In fact, it's more costly if we have no policy at all!).
ON THE AIR
Listen to Fred Krupp on NPR
If you're a regular NPR listener, there's a good chance you heard the voice of EDF President Fred Krupp once or twice over the last week.
Living on Earth talked with Fred about the promise of the clean energy future.
And on Marketplace, Fred responded to President Bush's global warming speech.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A DAY IN SCHOOL
ON 23/04/08,I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOAR PROGROGRAMME ,BUT THIS IS AN ORAL WEEK AND THERE IS NO SOAR PROGRAMME .I TOLD MY SCHOOL BUS AUNTIE I AM STAYING BACK,WHEN I KNOW THERE WAS NO SOAR PROGRAMME ,I QUICKLY WENT DOWN TO THE 1ST FLOOR TO SEE WHETHER MY AUNTIE HAD GONE.MY TEACHER,MDM NORAINI LET US GO DOWN VERY LATE .I USE MY FRIEND,JIA YU'S HANDPHONE TO CALL MY MOTHER.SHE CALLED ME TO WALK HOME.I AM VERY TIRED AND DON'T FEEL LIKE WALKING HOME.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
MR MIDNIGHT
-MADMAN'S MANSION
THE MONSTER IN MAHIMA'S MIRROR
-THE CASE OF THE CURSED CLOCK
NIGHT OF THE HAUNTED HAMBURGERS
-SCARY SCHOOL BUS TO NOWHERE
REVENGE OF THE GOLDFISH
-MY CREEPY COMPUTER
THERE'S A GHOST IN MY PHOTO!
-HAPPY BIRTHDAY HORRORS
EATEN BY HAMBERGERS
-OUR RADIO WON'T TURN OFF!THE CINEMA OF DOOM
-DON'T GET OFF AT THE 13TH FLOOR!
MY SHOES HAVE GONE NUTS
-WORMHEAD
THIS IS ALL I HAVE READ
THE MONSTER IN MAHIMA'S MIRROR
-THE CASE OF THE CURSED CLOCK
NIGHT OF THE HAUNTED HAMBURGERS
-SCARY SCHOOL BUS TO NOWHERE
REVENGE OF THE GOLDFISH
-MY CREEPY COMPUTER
THERE'S A GHOST IN MY PHOTO!
-HAPPY BIRTHDAY HORRORS
EATEN BY HAMBERGERS
-OUR RADIO WON'T TURN OFF!THE CINEMA OF DOOM
-DON'T GET OFF AT THE 13TH FLOOR!
MY SHOES HAVE GONE NUTS
-WORMHEAD
THIS IS ALL I HAVE READ
felicia ng xin ni
I HAVE A FEW BEST FRIEND CALLED XIU MIN,JIA YU ,SAMANTHE AND ZI YI.BUT RECENTLY JIA YU WANT REGINA TO JION IN.I DON'T FEEL LIKE FRIENDING HER AS I WILL LOWER MY MARK.IN PRIMARY 4 ,SHE COPIED MY CHINESE IN CLASS .I THINK ONE SHOULD DO HERSELF.IF SHE PASS WITH FLYING COLOURS ,AND GO INTO A GOOD CLASS.SHE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO CATCH UP.
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