The Sin Chew Jit Poh reporter was released yesterday. On why she was arrested under ISA in the first place : Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said that Tan was detained because of alleged threats on her physical safety.
So, let me get this straight. She was arrested because there was a threat on her life but the person and his supporters behind the alleged threat is still at large? Okay, so ISA is not only used on those who are a threat to the public and country but also to protect people under threat. What lame excuse...
If that is not enough Syed Hamid also implied that the reporter was to be blamed for the public furore over the ‘Chinese squatter’ remark. Of course, its all her fault for doing her job and having the guts to expose uncouth 'leaders'. And Ahmad Ismail is the poor innocent bystander.
Well, one thing for sure, these actions will not intimidate people. ISA is used by insecure Government who has failed!
Sunday 14 September 2008
Saturday 13 September 2008
A BLACK day in our country
The police have arrested Malaysia's leading blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin, a reporter for the Chinese-language Sin Chew Daily Tan Hoon Cheng and an opposition politician, the Selangor senior state executive councillor and Seputeh parliamentarian, Teresa Kok under ISA yesterday.
Raja Petra, was charged in the Sessions Court on Aug 15 on three counts of criminal defamation over his statutory declaration on the murder of Mongolian translator Altantuya Shaariibuu. Tan Hoon Cheng is believed to have been arrested over her report on former Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist remarks while campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election last month.
Kok is believed to have been picked up in connection with a residents petition in Puchong over a mosque. She was allegedly accused by the former mentri besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo. (We dont even know if he has prove of this. Can I then accuse someone of inciting racial remarks just to see them arrested under ISA?)
Although it was anticipated, one was hoping it would not take place. Well, I suppose one cannot blame the Government, as they are left with no option! They needed drastic action to shut everyone up. Like they say, when all else fail, use the ISA.
While the Government continues making these grave mistakes, those detained under ISA becomes more powerful and popular - and rightfully so.
The man who made the racist remark, former Bukit Bendera Umno division chairman Datuk Ahmad Ismail, was not taken to task. He is a free man!!
We pray for the safety and well-being of those arrested. We hope they will be release soon.
Raja Petra, was charged in the Sessions Court on Aug 15 on three counts of criminal defamation over his statutory declaration on the murder of Mongolian translator Altantuya Shaariibuu. Tan Hoon Cheng is believed to have been arrested over her report on former Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist remarks while campaigning for the Permatang Pauh by-election last month.
Kok is believed to have been picked up in connection with a residents petition in Puchong over a mosque. She was allegedly accused by the former mentri besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo. (We dont even know if he has prove of this. Can I then accuse someone of inciting racial remarks just to see them arrested under ISA?)
Although it was anticipated, one was hoping it would not take place. Well, I suppose one cannot blame the Government, as they are left with no option! They needed drastic action to shut everyone up. Like they say, when all else fail, use the ISA.
While the Government continues making these grave mistakes, those detained under ISA becomes more powerful and popular - and rightfully so.
The man who made the racist remark, former Bukit Bendera Umno division chairman Datuk Ahmad Ismail, was not taken to task. He is a free man!!
We pray for the safety and well-being of those arrested. We hope they will be release soon.
Monday 8 September 2008
To old school mates...
Having to meet old school mates after more than 15 years is truly exciting. More so to quench your curiosity of how they may have turned out to be. Are they successful, married, still single, with kids etc etc..
I had a pleasant time meeting up with some of my junior school mates at a friend's wedding last weekend. It's good to see these boys doing well and have become responsible adults.
Many I couldnt recognise. Some I really wanted to see but could not make it, others looked the same. I felt strange travelling down memory lane- the emotions and feelings stuck with these memories have become part of me.
I wonder why I never kept in touch with them. Old school mates are probably the ones who know you the best when you were in school.
Anyway, these junior boys have become men. What was I thinking?? Of course they grow up. Infact, some of them have strong opinions about the country, its policies and the government. I am quite sure, someday they too will become leaders.
To my old school mates from PD High School - cheers!
I had a pleasant time meeting up with some of my junior school mates at a friend's wedding last weekend. It's good to see these boys doing well and have become responsible adults.
Many I couldnt recognise. Some I really wanted to see but could not make it, others looked the same. I felt strange travelling down memory lane- the emotions and feelings stuck with these memories have become part of me.
I wonder why I never kept in touch with them. Old school mates are probably the ones who know you the best when you were in school.
Anyway, these junior boys have become men. What was I thinking?? Of course they grow up. Infact, some of them have strong opinions about the country, its policies and the government. I am quite sure, someday they too will become leaders.
To my old school mates from PD High School - cheers!
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