1986 Sabah riots
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The 1986 Sabah riots occurred between March and May in various locations around the state of Sabah, Malaysia. The riots centered mainly in the capital Kota Kinabalu, as well as in the towns of Tawau and Sandakan. On March 12, seven plastic explosives were detonated in Kota Kinabalu. A bomb was also detonated in Tawau. The riots resulted in the death of 5 people.[1]
The riots occurred in response to the results of the 1985 state election, whereby the newly formed Parti Bersatu Sabah (United Sabah Party) won, ousting Parti Berjaya from the helm of government. Berjaya was the previous ruling party and a component party of Barisan Nasional. It was reported that mobs took to the streets to bring down the president of PBS Pairin Kitingan from the Chief Minister post.[2]
[edit] References
- Chronicle of Malaysia, Editions Didier Millet (2007). "1986".
- ^ "OPINION: Reforms yes, but not through violence in the streets", New Straits Times, November 18, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
- ^ Crossette, Barbara (October 1, 1987). Kota Kinabalu Journal; With Houses on Stilts and Hopes in Another Land. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
