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The Maria Hertogh Riot

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Latifah Rabbaaniah
Latifah Rabbaaniah

This document provides background information on the Maria Hertogh riots that occurred in Singapore in 1950. It discusses: 1) Maria Hertogh was born in Java in 1937 to a Dutch father and Indonesian mother. During World War II, she was adopted by a Malay woman, Che Aminah, and raised Muslim in Kemaman, Terengganu. 2) In 1950, Maria's biological parents claimed custody of her in court. Che Aminah lost the first trial but won on appeal. To solidify custody, Che Aminah arranged Maria's marriage to Mansoor Adabi at age 15. 3) The marriage triggered riots in Singapore between Muslims who supported the marriage

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Presenter: Latifah Rabbaaniah binti Jamaludin (E20132008164)
Mother Teresa: If we have no peace, it is because we have forgot that we are belong to each other.
The Maria Hertogh Riot Division of speech: Background Story Issues Involved Learning Session
Background story: Syed Muhd Khairudin al Junied (2009): - Maria Huberdina Bertha Hertogh @ Natrah @ Nadra binti Maaruf was born in Java, March 1937.
Marias father: Adrianus Petrus Hertogh married with Adeline Hunter. - He served as a sergeant for Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. - He get caught by the Japanese army. Adeline hardly survive as a single mother to five small children. Adelines friend, Che Aminah help her by adopting Maria and brings her to Kemaman, Terengganu.
Fatini Yaakob (2010) in Cinta, Rusuhan dan Air Mata: This is a permanent adoption - Marias adoption was witnessed by Adelines elder brother, Soewaldi Hunter. - No written document was made to show the consent from Adeline.
Maria was raised by Che Aminah with Muslim and Malay cultures. One day, a British officer, Sir Arthur Locke pay a visit to one school in Kemaman. In one of the school event, Sir Arthur had met Maria. He started to investigate her. Che Aminah was called upon before the Court. She was unable to ascertain Natrah status as her legal foster child.
- On the 1st trial, Che Aminah had lose the case. She was unable to prove that Maria is her legal adopted child. - The court had ordered her to return back Maria to her biological parents. - She was allowed to make an appeal to British Supreme Court.
On the 2nd trial, Che Aminah had succeed to claim for the custody upon Maria. To secure the custody, Che Aminah had arranged a marriage between Maria (15) and Mansoor Adabi (22). Mansoor Adabi was a training teacher at that time.
Islamic Law Marriage under age (16) is lawful & valid. Dutch Law Children under age (16) follow the domicile of father. Marriage under age (16) is unlawful & invalid.
11th-13th, December 1950: - Many people were killed & injured. - Many buildings & vehicles were damaged. - Fire was everywhere. - Chaos situation.
The Maria Hertogh Riot
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The Maria Hertogh Riot

  • 1. Presenter: Latifah Rabbaaniah binti Jamaludin (E20132008164)
  • 2. Mother Teresa: If we have no peace, it is because we have forgot that we are belong to each other.
  • 3. The Maria Hertogh Riot Division of speech: Background Story Issues Involved Learning Session
  • 4. Background story: Syed Muhd Khairudin al Junied (2009): - Maria Huberdina Bertha Hertogh @ Natrah @ Nadra binti Maaruf was born in Java, March 1937.
  • 5. Marias father: Adrianus Petrus Hertogh married with Adeline Hunter. - He served as a sergeant for Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. - He get caught by the Japanese army. Adeline hardly survive as a single mother to five small children. Adelines friend, Che Aminah help her by adopting Maria and brings her to Kemaman, Terengganu.
  • 6. Fatini Yaakob (2010) in Cinta, Rusuhan dan Air Mata: This is a permanent adoption - Marias adoption was witnessed by Adelines elder brother, Soewaldi Hunter. - No written document was made to show the consent from Adeline.
  • 7. Maria was raised by Che Aminah with Muslim and Malay cultures. One day, a British officer, Sir Arthur Locke pay a visit to one school in Kemaman. In one of the school event, Sir Arthur had met Maria. He started to investigate her. Che Aminah was called upon before the Court. She was unable to ascertain Natrah status as her legal foster child.
  • 8. - On the 1st trial, Che Aminah had lose the case. She was unable to prove that Maria is her legal adopted child. - The court had ordered her to return back Maria to her biological parents. - She was allowed to make an appeal to British Supreme Court.
  • 9. On the 2nd trial, Che Aminah had succeed to claim for the custody upon Maria. To secure the custody, Che Aminah had arranged a marriage between Maria (15) and Mansoor Adabi (22). Mansoor Adabi was a training teacher at that time.
  • 10. Islamic Law Marriage under age (16) is lawful & valid. Dutch Law Children under age (16) follow the domicile of father. Marriage under age (16) is unlawful & invalid.
  • 11. 11th-13th, December 1950: - Many people were killed & injured. - Many buildings & vehicles were damaged. - Fire was everywhere. - Chaos situation.