The talk an analysis of the Sino-Malay sectarian violence (13 May 1969) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the aftermath of the 1969 Malaysian general election resulting in the suspension of the Parliament by the Malaysian government. Dr. Michael Stenson is a Lecturer in South East Asian history, University of Auckland.

Princes Street Labour is a branch of the New Zealand Labour Party in Auckland. Founded on 1 March 1960, the Auckland Central University branch is one of the University's oldest clubs. It ran regular talks, lectures, and debates. This was a live event organised by the Princes Street branch, and recorded by Professor Robert Chapman from the Department of Political Studies.

Primary Title
  • Talk: Michael Stenson on Kuala Lumpur Riots
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 11 June 1969
Duration
  • 31:08
Channel
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcaster
  • The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
  • Princes Street Labour is a branch of the New Zealand Labour Party in Auckland. Founded on 1 March 1960, the Auckland Central University branch is one of the University's oldest clubs. It ran regular talks, lectures, and debates. This was a live event organised by the Princes Street branch, and recorded by Professor Robert Chapman from the Department of Political Studies.
Episode Description
  • The talk an analysis of the Sino-Malay sectarian violence (13 May 1969) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the aftermath of the 1969 Malaysian general election resulting in the suspension of the Parliament by the Malaysian government. Dr. Michael Stenson is a Lecturer in South East Asian history, University of Auckland.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Radio
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • Yes
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Politics