How and when the riots happen ?!

• In 1949,Maria's mother ,Adeline Hertogh,came to claim her daughter back.




• The case was brought to the High Court in Singapore.




• Meanwhile, she was placed under the care of the Social Welfare Department.

• In may 1950 the court ruled that Maria should be returned to her natural parents.




• However, Che Aminah opposed the decision and sent an appeal.





• Two months later, the court returned Maria to Che Aminah.

• Therefore,in November 1950,the battle for custody continued.the court ruled that maria should be returned to her natural parents.






• Che Aminah appealed again for the custody of Maria. On 11 December 1950,the court sat to hear Maria's case.





• This cause large crowds gathered outside the court at the Padang to know the verdict.Once more,the judge rejected the appeal.





• Muslim felt betrayed as they saw British taking sides with the Dutch.





• In December 1950 ,the supporters of Aminah at the Padang started to riot.