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Communist insurgency in Sarawak - First known Sarawak Communist Organisation operation

Time: Tuesday Aug 5, 1952

Place: Batu Kitang, Malaysia

Details: First known Sarawak Communist Organisation operation was an assault on the Batu Kitang bazaar on 5 August 1952.

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