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1969, May 10
The elections in Malaysia revealed losses to the ruling Malay Alliance and a growing threat to Malay dominance. Communal riots broke out in Kuala Lumpur and lasted for five days. To meet the emergency, the paramilitary National Operations Council took over executive power.	1
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Agreement of the Malaysian and Thai governments to set up an antiguerrilla command, following guerrilla activities on the Thai frontier.	2

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