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2013 Little India Riots

SGExplained
SGExplained
Episode • Apr 27, 2020 • 37m

As a modern cosmopolitan city, Singapore tries its best to avoid riots. Yet in 2013, out of nowhere and sparked by an unfortunate accident, a street in Little India erupts into flames as migrant workers mob up. This episode we dive into the timeline of events and analyze the aftermath, including the Liquor Control Act and the pushing of migrant workers to compact districts on the fringes of Singapore.  Jump into this rather unfortunate but eventful episode of Singapore's history with us!

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  2. Singapore Infopedia

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