May 13, 1969, remains one of the darkest days in Malaysian history—a violent racial clash that left hundreds dead and entrenched ethnic divisions in the country’s political landscape. But what really caused this tragedy? And who benefited from the bloodshed?

In this podcast, we examine May 13 from a socialist perspective, uncovering how Malaysia’s capitalist ruling elite—then and now—has exploited racial tensions to divide the working class and maintain power. We’ll dissect the economic inequalities, colonial legacies, and political manipulations that led to the riots, and explore how the same tactics are used today to pit Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous workers against each other.

Join us as we revisit this painful history—not just to remember, but to resist the forces that continue to divide us.

Further reading:

https://sosialisalternatif.org/50-tahun-selepas-peristiwa-13-mei-sentimen-perkauman-masih-berleluasa-apakah-jalan-penyelesaian/