List of riots in Singapore

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.[1] The below describes serious rioting cases.

Singapore in Straits Settlements

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Singapore in Straits Settlements (1826-1946)

Colony of Singapore

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Colony of Singapore (1946-1963)

Singapore in Malaysia

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Singapore in Malaysia (1963-1965)

Singapore

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Singapore (1965-present)

References

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  1. ^ https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/what-is-the-offence-of-rioting/
  2. ^ "Anti-Catholic Riots (1851)". National Library Board. 24 January 2005.
  3. ^ "新嘉坡擾亂 遭斃者已四百八十人 傷者二百二十二人" (in Chinese). Chinese Serial. June 1854.
  4. ^ "Chinese Post Office Riots | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  5. ^ Kreta Ayer incident
  6. ^ "SEVEN CHARGES". The Straits Times. 24 April 1963. p. 1.
  7. ^ "ALL THAT HAVOC EN 40 mins: SEOW". The Straits Times. 19 November 1963. p. 6.
  8. ^ "Riot in Singapore's Little India". Channel News Asia. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  9. ^ "Rioting in Singapore's Little India, busloads of riot police dispatched". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 December 2013.