The Hostage Crisis at the Kuala Lumpur AIA Building by the Japanese Red Army, 1975: The Success of Malaysian Diplomacy in Resolving the Crisis

Krisis Tebusan di Bangunan AIA Kuala Lumpur oleh Tentera Merah Jepun, 1975: Kejayaan Diplomasi Malaysia dalam Menyelesaikan Krisis

Authors

  • Azlansyah Aman Micron Memory Malaysia Sdn Bhd. 1063, Tingkat Perusahaan 6, Kawasan Perusahaan Bebas Perai, 13600 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Sah Hadiyatan Ismail Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/perspektif.vol15.1.3.2023

Keywords:

terrorist, Japanese Red Army, diplomacy, hostage crisis, international terrorism

Abstract

The hostage crisis that occurred at the AIA Kuala Lumpur building in 1975 shocked the country because it was the first act of terrorism involving terrorists from foreign countries. This paper discusses the chronology of the hostage events that took place, as well as the actions taken by the Malaysian Government in dealing with the crisis. Many parties were involved in the resolution of the hostage crisis, which lasted from 4t August until all the terrorists left Malaysia on the evening of 7th August 1975. The Malaysian government handled this crisis well and ensured the safety of both the hostages and the authorities. In addition to look at the details of the events chronology, this paper focuses on Malaysia's diplomatic efforts and the stance of the countries involved in this crisis. Apart from the published materials, daily newspapers report from the event and archive files are referred too. The paper highlights Malaysia's crucial role after the United States refused to negotiate with the terrorists. Malaysia successfully played an effective role in resolving this hostage crisis through negotiations and diplomacy with the terrorists and foreign countries. This event has undoubtedly taught Malaysia a valuable lesson, particularly in terms of security and crisis management when dealing with international terrorists.

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Published

2023-06-26

How to Cite

Aman, A., & Ismail, S. H. (2023). The Hostage Crisis at the Kuala Lumpur AIA Building by the Japanese Red Army, 1975: The Success of Malaysian Diplomacy in Resolving the Crisis: Krisis Tebusan di Bangunan AIA Kuala Lumpur oleh Tentera Merah Jepun, 1975: Kejayaan Diplomasi Malaysia dalam Menyelesaikan Krisis. Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial Dan Kemanusiaan, 15(1), 25–38. https://doi.org/10.37134/perspektif.vol15.1.3.2023