March on, Stop the rot!To all who participated in the rally organized by the opposition-backed Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih), we should give them the biggest salute for their courage and love for a fair, clean electoral system and judicial system and their desire for true democracy in Malaysia.
Constitutional right denied by the BN government
No power could deter them from taking their constitution right to freedom of speech and expression and the right to assembly peaceably and without arms [Article 10(1)].
Those who condemned the right of others given under the Federal Constitution are coward who are afraid the truth being revealed and heard and these are normally those who are associated with the ruling elites.
Those who condemned the right of others given under the Federal Constitution are coward who are afraid the truth being revealed and heard and these are normally those who are associated with the ruling elites.
The BN's Cowards attacked the opposition and the media
The biggest cowards among them are of course none other than the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz who lashed out at the opposition, calling them among others, “pondan” (wimps) and the information minister Zainuddin Maidin whose ministry will be sending an official warning letter accusing Al Jazeera of being one-sided when reporting the Bersih rally on Nov 10. These two should know their action are bringing shame to the country and tell the world that we are no better than Pakistan and Myamar.
Police under siezed
The use of physical aggression, violence, spraying chemically-laced water and tear gas at a non-provocative crowd unfolded in front of thousands of local and international observers and press. The events led to the revelation of the ugly face of the Malaysian BN government and totally destroyed PM Abdullah’s image as a loving PM who wants to hear the truth. The PM earlier statement to the Malaysian“ work with us, not for us” was also under doubt as the use of force on peace-loving Malaysian surely did not fit into his projected image of a “kind and learned Muslim scholar”.
The use of physical aggression, violence, spraying chemically-laced water and tear gas at a non-provocative crowd unfolded in front of thousands of local and international observers and press. The events led to the revelation of the ugly face of the Malaysian BN government and totally destroyed PM Abdullah’s image as a loving PM who wants to hear the truth. The PM earlier statement to the Malaysian“ work with us, not for us” was also under doubt as the use of force on peace-loving Malaysian surely did not fit into his projected image of a “kind and learned Muslim scholar”.
Long live democracy
However, events from around the world revealed that the Bersih march was supported all around the world with protest at Malaysian embassies in London, Dehli, Bangkok, Manila, Seoul and Jakarta. The protestors also chanted slogans like ‘Hidup Rakyat’ (long live the people), ‘Daulat Tuanku’ (long live the King) and ‘SPR (Election Commission) reform now’.
However, events from around the world revealed that the Bersih march was supported all around the world with protest at Malaysian embassies in London, Dehli, Bangkok, Manila, Seoul and Jakarta. The protestors also chanted slogans like ‘Hidup Rakyat’ (long live the people), ‘Daulat Tuanku’ (long live the King) and ‘SPR (Election Commission) reform now’.
The Malaysian Bar council
In Malaysia, the crake-down on the peaceful rally was criticized by the Bar Council who reiterates it position that citizens must be allowed the right to peacefully assemble in exercising their democratic and fundamental human right.
Sarawak Bar under attack
However, the Sarawak Bar got to be ashamed of it for not making a clear stand on the Bersih rally event after it had been criticized for not supporting its counterpart in West Malaysia for the “Walk for justice” on September 26th. Not only is the appointment of judges under the watchful eyes of international community but the integrity of the lawyers are open to question.
Democracy is alive
Bersih march is more than electoral reform; it is about the rescue of the democratic institution in the country which has been hijacked and sabotaged by the BN since Merdeka. The 40,000 strong participants have created history with a well-planned and disciplined rally that make the country proud and show the BN and the world the “people power” in Malaysia.
I would like to believe that Malaysian would open their eyes and souls to the rot in Malaysia and pray that they would use their heads to vote for what is right for themselves, their children, their grand-children and the country.
Finally let me share with all my humble presentation at DAP Sarawak’s brainstorming session in Kuching on the November 11th 2007 with the following calling:
Towards the next 50 turbulence years
—-The choice is yours; a stronger opposition for a secured democracy or a stronger BN for a corrupt and authoritarian society.
-The decision is yours; votes DAP for a Malaysian First policy or the BN for a Ketuanan Melayu (Supremacy of the Malays) policy.
—-The choice is yours; a stronger opposition for a secured democracy or a stronger BN for a corrupt and authoritarian society.
-The decision is yours; votes DAP for a Malaysian First policy or the BN for a Ketuanan Melayu (Supremacy of the Malays) policy.
-The answer is obvious; it lies in your heart and soul.
David Wong
DAP Sarawak publicity sec.
13-11-2007
David Wong
DAP Sarawak publicity sec.
13-11-2007
4 comments:
the worst among us are those so-called intellectuals who are after "money and fame" for whatever it takes.
these jokers normally are the one blessed with resources but they would use them to help the ruling elites for more persoanl gains. they relly know how to "invest" for the maximum returns though.
among these jokers are mostly lawyers, doctors, engineers and other professionals. with these jokers as the cream of the society, it is an insult to the institutions of higher learning.
sarawak bar got to be condemned and if i were the member i would quit this very moment. at least i can save my soul this way
lawyers are people who twisted words to make a filthy living. most of them lack morality and should be treated as "tikus" who crosses the street.
i never trust lawyers as it is better to trust Bush of the US than Ah Bian of Taiwan.
unless someone can argue otherwise, these are actually the worst of the lots.
Did somebody here say that he or she prefers to trust Bush ? Then please read up something about the Federal Reserve Bank which is also being commented by other bloggers in Malaysia. Then bravely ask yourself some really hard questions and wonder if you prefer to deny yourself of some shocking answers.
comparatiely, maybe they are(bush & Ah Bian) on equal-footing.
then who should we compare with abdullah, najib, taib, sammy, rafidah and KJ?
let makes it interesting, lets see who can come up with the interesting and insightful comparison.
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