Rumour mongering, and sheer nonsensical talk - either from the
Past, and held as truth for the
Present, can only pose danger for the historical
truth in the Future.
The racial riot - which you termed erroneously as 'Chinese Culling'
- had occurred mainly in Kuala Lumpur, and other smaller towns in
Peninsular Malaysia.
It all started as a misunderstanding, and almost after the heated
Malaysian election campaigns of 1969 - that were highly charged up
by the racist rhetoric of some Malay 'ULTRA' Politicians; and made
volatile when it seems that the carcass of a pig was found at a
mosque.
Rumours spread, distortions of rumours worsen the situation, and
inaccurate interpretations spread from the Malaysian capital to the
smaller towns.
A small incident between individuals became a fight between
communities, resulting in injuries and murders being
committed.
More importantly, it also happened in Singapore, as the rumours
spread from across the Causeway.
Will you call it 'Chinese Culling' in Singapore too
?
It is ridiculous to even talk about getting all Malaysian Chinese
to gather in the State of Johor, and for the SAF to move in to
protect all ethnic Chinese in Peninsular Malaysia.
The various units of the SAF, including the Amoured Brigades, will
be deployed when there is any CLEAR, DIRECT and IMMINENT threat to
the SURVIVAL and INDEPENDENCE of Singapore.
It is unlikely that the SAF will be used as a force to intervene in
the internal affairs of another country.
