Darah dan Air Mata Bekor: Mengimbau Kembali Peristiwa 6 Mac 1946
Abstract: This article
discusses an incident that occurred on 6 March 1946 at Bekor Village in Kuala
Kangsar, Perak. On that morning, Bekor Village was attacked by the communists
as a reprisal for not supporting their struggle. A close relationship that had
been built over a long period among ethnic groups suddenly turned into a racial
confrontation at the end of the war. This relationship that was filled with
suspicion transformed into attacks after the withdrawal of Japanese military
from Malaya. The feeling of prejudice sparked mutual grudge particularly by the
communists towards Malays. An examination of primary and secondary sources
showed that the event on 6 March 1946 left a major impact on race relations in
Malaya. The sources indicate the British Military Administration failed to
handle the situation effectively. The study also found that the incident served
as an early catalyst to the rise of Malay nationalism.
Penulis: Mohamed Ali Haniffa
Kode Jurnal: jpsejarahdd160088
