Death of Lau Yew

The death of Lau Yew took place at the beginning of the Malayan Emergency. British security forces and Malayan Police clashed with those of the Malayan Communist Party resulting in the death of one of their key leaders, Lau Yew.^[1] He had been betrayed by his own bodyguard.^[2]

Date16 July 1948

Location

Kajang, Malaya

Result Commonwealth victory

Quick facts Date, Location ...

Death of Lau Yew
Part of Malayan Emergency
Kajang Death of Lau Yew (Peninsular Malaysia)
Date 16 July 1948 Location Kajang, Malaya Result Commonwealth victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Federation of Malaya Malayan Police	Malayan Communist Party
Commanders and leaders
Bill Stafford	Lau Yew †
Strength
20 police and detectives	At least 30
Casualties and losses
No serious casualties	11 killed, including 2 leaders

Close

Six people were killed in the initial attack. Five Chinese women who had been captured by the British and Malay people were then killed when 30 Communists counter-attacked.^[3]