1967 Penang Hartal riot
The 1967 Penang Hartal riot (Malay: Hartal Pulau Pinang 1967) happened on November 24, 1967 in response to the devaluation of the Malayan dollar against the British pound sterling and the newly established Malaysian dollar.
1967 Penang Hartal riot | |||
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Date | 24 November – 13 December 1967 | ||
Location | Penang | ||
Caused by | Protest against the devaluation of the old currency by the administration of Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first prime minister. | ||
Methods | Protest, general strike, riot | ||
Parties | |||
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Lead figures | |||
Lim Kean Siew | |||
Casualties and losses | |||
27 killed 137 injured |
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