Salam Perjuangan,
Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI) and Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) would like to invite all concerned citizens to a Candle light Vigil in conjunction with 50 years of ISA.
The Vigil will be held on the 1st of August 2010, 8pm at several parts of Malaysia such as:
Venues:
Selangor Dataran MBPJ, Padang Timur (Opposite Amcorp Mall) Nalini: 019 3758912
Penang Speakers Square Jing Cheng: 012 7583779
Perak Dataran Bandaraya Ipoh Dr. Kumar: 019 5616807
Kedah Dataran Zero KM,
Sungai Petani Simon Ooi : 012 4202264
Kelantan Taman Hijau, Jalan Sultanah Zainab (After Merdeka Field) Zaidi: 0123840415
Seremban Dataran Seremban Veron: 016 6687900
Sibu No. 25, Pusat Tanah Wang, Jalan Perdada, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak George 0198873515
Kuching Lots 468-469, Bangunan Al Idrus Commercial Centre, Jalan Satok, 93400Kuching.
See Chee How 019-8886509, Zulkifli 013-8958174
We demand the Government of Malaysia to Abolish the ISA as soon as possible as the barbaric and unlawful Act has existed in Malaysia for 50 years.
The ISA is draconian and most importantly, it is against the fundamental human rights.
Please join us together to fight the ISA and all other detention without trial laws!
Together We CAN Bring CHANGE! GMI Secretariat will update everyone from time to time regarding the venue of the Vigils in each state mentioned above.
Please bear with us. For further info, please contact Miss Nalini at 019 3758912 or 03 77843525
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Oppose I.S.A.
Oppose ISA Candlelight Vigil
01 August 2010 (Sunday)
8.00 p.m.
Dataran MBPJ - Taman Timur
(Opposite Amcorp Mall)
Wear black or red T-shirts
50 years of ISA Is Enough!
Monday, July 26, 2010
I cry for Malaysia — An open letter from Dr Tan Kee Kwong
To The Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Cabinet,
One month ago, on a Sunday morning after Church, I was driving near Jalan Duta. I was so overcome with emotion that I pulled by the side of the road and wept silently for about three minutes.
What has happened to this beautiful country of Malaysia? How come there are now so many racial and religious problems facing our country?In addition to the outright looting and plundering of our country’s resources and wealth, there seems to be a group of evil people who want to disrupt the peace and harmony that we cherish and have enjoyed so far.
South Africa
What a shining example of progress! We are told that 18 years ago, they ended the terrible practice of Apartheid. Look at South Africa today. They are hosting the football World Cup Finals, and this Sunday, all sports fans across the world will watch them host the final of the World Cup.
In 18 short years, they have erased the practices of Apartheid and made tremendous progress.
Czech Republic
I had a chance to visit Prague in the Czech Republic three years ago. It was a very enjoyable experience. What really amazed me was how they transformed from a Communist set-up and thinking to a very robust Western-style capitalistic economy in 20 years. A very short time indeed.
The US
In the 60s, Martin Luther King was singing “We shall overcome, we shall overcome some day.” Not much later, they had leaders the likes of Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice, etc.
Today, the US has Barack Obama as president, a person of Negro-African parentage.
What about Malaysia?
After 54 years of Independence, we still have the likes of Datuk Ibrahim Ali, who continue to harp on raw racial issues. Also the former PA of the present PM who in a 1 Malaysia talk in Melaka called Indians “beggars” and said Chinese women like to “sell their bodies”.
To say we are insulted is an understatement, we are incensed! With such racial bigots around, how do we expect Malaysia to progress like the three countries mentioned above?
Allah issue
An Umno friend remarked recently “Why is your Catholic Church so bad that it took the Government to court over this issue?” I asked him to check the facts and background of the issue.
There was no issue until Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, the former home minister made it an issue. The truth is that The Herald has been using the word Allah in their Bahasa Malysia version since 1982.
This is because many Catholics in Sabah and Sarawak are more conversant in BM. The Editor of the Catholic Herald was warned many times in writing about the use of the word Allah.
To protect their rights, they took the Government to court and won. Then the real problems started.
We remember the call by Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein in encouraging Muslims to come out in big numbers after prayers on a Friday to show displeasure about the use of the word Allah.
I want to ask Najib and Hishamudin, since when in this country have demonstrations been allowed?
Also the leaders of the government in waiting, such as Lim Guan Eng, Datuk Seri Hadi Awang and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signed a joint statement that they have checked the historical records of the Middle East, Egypt, etc.
said there were no problems with non-Muslims using the word Allah. So Umno was checkmated again!
In the recent Sibu by-election, the head of SUPP George Chan, called us gangster West Malaysian politicians.
said “Allah has never been a problem in Sarawak, do not stir up religious emotions here”.
Our reply to him was: “Brother, we did not create this problem, your BN Syed Hamid started it”
Burning of houses of worship in January 2010
This was a black mark in our nation’s history. It started with the Metro Tabernacle Church at Desa Melawati. Today, three Malay youths have been charged for this attack.
many people are not aware of is that God intervened to avoid a near-disaster from happening. One hour before the church was fire-bombed, the Senior Pastor was at the entrance of the church. He had some urgent work and just used his slash card to open the door.
However, God prevented his possible death. Out of the blue, he developed severe stomach cramps, so he returned to his house to ease himself.
I quote from the DPP’s Azlina Radzi statement: “We are not interested in the motives of the accused, but in whether they committed the offence of attacking the Church.”
What a ridiculous remark. How can there be an attack if there is no motive? Unless one can prove that they are insane and fit for Tanjong Rambutan!
In conclusion
Why, after 54 years of Independence, do we still have still so many race and religious problems remaining? Why do we allow a small group of religious and racial bigots to dictate terms and try to destroy the unity, peace and harmony that we enjoy and cherish?
( Dr Tan Kee Kwong left Gerakan to join PKR in 2008. He was the former deputy minister of Land and Cooperative Development, and recently blew the whistle on the controversial depletion of cash reserves at Felda)
One month ago, on a Sunday morning after Church, I was driving near Jalan Duta. I was so overcome with emotion that I pulled by the side of the road and wept silently for about three minutes.
What has happened to this beautiful country of Malaysia? How come there are now so many racial and religious problems facing our country?In addition to the outright looting and plundering of our country’s resources and wealth, there seems to be a group of evil people who want to disrupt the peace and harmony that we cherish and have enjoyed so far.
South Africa
What a shining example of progress! We are told that 18 years ago, they ended the terrible practice of Apartheid. Look at South Africa today. They are hosting the football World Cup Finals, and this Sunday, all sports fans across the world will watch them host the final of the World Cup.
In 18 short years, they have erased the practices of Apartheid and made tremendous progress.
Czech Republic
I had a chance to visit Prague in the Czech Republic three years ago. It was a very enjoyable experience. What really amazed me was how they transformed from a Communist set-up and thinking to a very robust Western-style capitalistic economy in 20 years. A very short time indeed.
The US
In the 60s, Martin Luther King was singing “We shall overcome, we shall overcome some day.” Not much later, they had leaders the likes of Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice, etc.
Today, the US has Barack Obama as president, a person of Negro-African parentage.
What about Malaysia?
After 54 years of Independence, we still have the likes of Datuk Ibrahim Ali, who continue to harp on raw racial issues. Also the former PA of the present PM who in a 1 Malaysia talk in Melaka called Indians “beggars” and said Chinese women like to “sell their bodies”.
To say we are insulted is an understatement, we are incensed! With such racial bigots around, how do we expect Malaysia to progress like the three countries mentioned above?
Allah issue
An Umno friend remarked recently “Why is your Catholic Church so bad that it took the Government to court over this issue?” I asked him to check the facts and background of the issue.
There was no issue until Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, the former home minister made it an issue. The truth is that The Herald has been using the word Allah in their Bahasa Malysia version since 1982.
This is because many Catholics in Sabah and Sarawak are more conversant in BM. The Editor of the Catholic Herald was warned many times in writing about the use of the word Allah.
To protect their rights, they took the Government to court and won. Then the real problems started.
We remember the call by Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein in encouraging Muslims to come out in big numbers after prayers on a Friday to show displeasure about the use of the word Allah.
I want to ask Najib and Hishamudin, since when in this country have demonstrations been allowed?
Also the leaders of the government in waiting, such as Lim Guan Eng, Datuk Seri Hadi Awang and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signed a joint statement that they have checked the historical records of the Middle East, Egypt, etc.
said there were no problems with non-Muslims using the word Allah. So Umno was checkmated again!
In the recent Sibu by-election, the head of SUPP George Chan, called us gangster West Malaysian politicians.
said “Allah has never been a problem in Sarawak, do not stir up religious emotions here”.
Our reply to him was: “Brother, we did not create this problem, your BN Syed Hamid started it”
Burning of houses of worship in January 2010
This was a black mark in our nation’s history. It started with the Metro Tabernacle Church at Desa Melawati. Today, three Malay youths have been charged for this attack.
many people are not aware of is that God intervened to avoid a near-disaster from happening. One hour before the church was fire-bombed, the Senior Pastor was at the entrance of the church. He had some urgent work and just used his slash card to open the door.
However, God prevented his possible death. Out of the blue, he developed severe stomach cramps, so he returned to his house to ease himself.
I quote from the DPP’s Azlina Radzi statement: “We are not interested in the motives of the accused, but in whether they committed the offence of attacking the Church.”
What a ridiculous remark. How can there be an attack if there is no motive? Unless one can prove that they are insane and fit for Tanjong Rambutan!
In conclusion
Why, after 54 years of Independence, do we still have still so many race and religious problems remaining? Why do we allow a small group of religious and racial bigots to dictate terms and try to destroy the unity, peace and harmony that we enjoy and cherish?
( Dr Tan Kee Kwong left Gerakan to join PKR in 2008. He was the former deputy minister of Land and Cooperative Development, and recently blew the whistle on the controversial depletion of cash reserves at Felda)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Are We In the Awakening or Still In Slumber
The Saying; we are what we eat, is true to the core as far as Malaysian politics is concerned.
The administration that wails political power has surpassed the limit of abuse. The once respected institution to uphold integrity and the well-being of the people is crumbling at a consistent rate.
The present public outcry against corruption has not gained momentum judging from the past public forums which served as “refresher” for the urbanites. They are capable to search and gather information unlike those in the outskirts who depended very much on the mainstream media.
This is the group of people who has been deprived from the truth is stark because of the censorship from the mainstream media. Thanks to the recent increase in petroleum price and the subsequent effect on the daily basic necessity to come, the pinch will tell a different story.
By crying out loud and to compare our wealth from the god-sent natural resources with other countries that have not, has become a mundane argument.
Each day hardly passes by without the shock of the hidden scandal that is brought into the open. Corruption is so rampant that the people are living without one iota of hope that the present government is capable to make a turnaround but to dig deeper into its own demise instead.
Nothing seems to be free from corruption and projects irrespective of its sizes are tainted with scandals. The emergence of political elites amassing huge wealth is uncommon. Has corruption become a way of politicians’ life and nothing can be done about it?
The members of parliament from the opposition party, NGOs and political bloggers should be lauded for their courage to expose how corrupted the government has been.
We should not allow corruption to reign over the people but to uproot it collectively. If the government cannot cease to be corrupted then the people should make it a reality, it has to be home grown effort.
Think about the spending power a wage earner has at his disposal. What about those of the lower income group? I dread to think how they are going to go through daily with so little to spend, let alone to save for a rainy day.
It is a shame that Malaysia is synonymous to corruption because this is, we are what we eat.
The administration that wails political power has surpassed the limit of abuse. The once respected institution to uphold integrity and the well-being of the people is crumbling at a consistent rate.
The present public outcry against corruption has not gained momentum judging from the past public forums which served as “refresher” for the urbanites. They are capable to search and gather information unlike those in the outskirts who depended very much on the mainstream media.
This is the group of people who has been deprived from the truth is stark because of the censorship from the mainstream media. Thanks to the recent increase in petroleum price and the subsequent effect on the daily basic necessity to come, the pinch will tell a different story.
By crying out loud and to compare our wealth from the god-sent natural resources with other countries that have not, has become a mundane argument.
Each day hardly passes by without the shock of the hidden scandal that is brought into the open. Corruption is so rampant that the people are living without one iota of hope that the present government is capable to make a turnaround but to dig deeper into its own demise instead.
Nothing seems to be free from corruption and projects irrespective of its sizes are tainted with scandals. The emergence of political elites amassing huge wealth is uncommon. Has corruption become a way of politicians’ life and nothing can be done about it?
The members of parliament from the opposition party, NGOs and political bloggers should be lauded for their courage to expose how corrupted the government has been.
We should not allow corruption to reign over the people but to uproot it collectively. If the government cannot cease to be corrupted then the people should make it a reality, it has to be home grown effort.
Think about the spending power a wage earner has at his disposal. What about those of the lower income group? I dread to think how they are going to go through daily with so little to spend, let alone to save for a rainy day.
It is a shame that Malaysia is synonymous to corruption because this is, we are what we eat.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Civil and Political Rights
Launch of SUARAM’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2009: Civil and Political Rights
SUARAM is pleased to invite you to the launch of SUARAM’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2009: Civil Political Rights. The launch will be held at the following:
Date: 21 July 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm (Lunch will be provided after the event)
Venue: Mandarin Court Hotel, 55 Jalan Maharajalela , 50150 Kuala Lumpur .
(Near the Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall. Please follow this link for the location map of the hotel: http://www.mandarin courthotel. com.my/location. php)
SUARAM publishes its Human Rights Report on Malaysia every year without fail. This report is now widely recognised as the most objective, comprehensive and dependable source of information on the state of human rights in Malaysia . In keeping with our tradition of annual publication, this year’s report focuses on the human rights violations in this country throughout 2009.
This event will be the perfect platform for us to foster solidarity in defending and advocating human rights in Malaysia . As such, your attendance will speak volumes in our mutual quest for a better Malaysia .
Kindly confirm your attendance with John Liu at 03-77843525 / 77835724 or suaram@suaram. net by 19 July 2010 . We look forward to seeing you there.
SUARAM is pleased to invite you to the launch of SUARAM’s Malaysia Human Rights Report 2009: Civil Political Rights. The launch will be held at the following:
Date: 21 July 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm (Lunch will be provided after the event)
Venue: Mandarin Court Hotel, 55 Jalan Maharajalela , 50150 Kuala Lumpur .
(Near the Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall. Please follow this link for the location map of the hotel: http://www.mandarin courthotel. com.my/location. php)
SUARAM publishes its Human Rights Report on Malaysia every year without fail. This report is now widely recognised as the most objective, comprehensive and dependable source of information on the state of human rights in Malaysia . In keeping with our tradition of annual publication, this year’s report focuses on the human rights violations in this country throughout 2009.
This event will be the perfect platform for us to foster solidarity in defending and advocating human rights in Malaysia . As such, your attendance will speak volumes in our mutual quest for a better Malaysia .
Kindly confirm your attendance with John Liu at 03-77843525 / 77835724 or suaram@suaram. net by 19 July 2010 . We look forward to seeing you there.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
1st.Anniversary of Teoh Beng Hock's Passing
One year had passed by and to seek for the truth behind the tragedy is still blowing in the wind.
The law of Nature cannot be defied and it is just a matter of time, the truth will prevail.
The commemoration of the first anniversary will be held in the morning and at night.
Date16 July 2010 (Friday)
Time10.00 a.m.
Venue
Tingkat 1, Plaza Masalam, No. 2, Jln Tengku Ampuan Zabedah E9/E, Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, Selangor .
8.30 pagi : Ketibaan Dif-dif Jemputan
9.00 pagi : Ucapan Alu-aluan oleh YB Jenice Lee, Pengerusi Majlis
9.15 pagi : Ucapan Belasungkawa oleh YB Teo Nie Ching, Ahli Parlimen Serdang
9.30 pagi : Sesi Penghormatan
10.00 pagi : Jamuan Makan
10.30 pagi : Bersurai
Date: Friday, July 16, 2010
Time: 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly HallNo.1, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Speakers
1. YAB Lim Guan Eng
2. YB Lim Kit Siang
3. YB Tan Kok Wai
4. YB Teng Chang Khim
5. YB Gobind Singh
6. YB Ean Yong Hian Wah
7. YB Anthony Loke
8. Cik Teoh Lee Lan
Your attendance is appreciated. No one should stand alone!
The law of Nature cannot be defied and it is just a matter of time, the truth will prevail.
The commemoration of the first anniversary will be held in the morning and at night.
Date16 July 2010 (Friday)
Time10.00 a.m.
Venue
Tingkat 1, Plaza Masalam, No. 2, Jln Tengku Ampuan Zabedah E9/E, Seksyen 9, Shah Alam, Selangor .
8.30 pagi : Ketibaan Dif-dif Jemputan
9.00 pagi : Ucapan Alu-aluan oleh YB Jenice Lee, Pengerusi Majlis
9.15 pagi : Ucapan Belasungkawa oleh YB Teo Nie Ching, Ahli Parlimen Serdang
9.30 pagi : Sesi Penghormatan
10.00 pagi : Jamuan Makan
10.30 pagi : Bersurai
Date: Friday, July 16, 2010
Time: 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly HallNo.1, Jalan Maharajalela, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Speakers
1. YAB Lim Guan Eng
2. YB Lim Kit Siang
3. YB Tan Kok Wai
4. YB Teng Chang Khim
5. YB Gobind Singh
6. YB Ean Yong Hian Wah
7. YB Anthony Loke
8. Cik Teoh Lee Lan
Your attendance is appreciated. No one should stand alone!
Yoga Is Easy To Learn
Research confirms that drinking gives you the same benefits
So in the interest of healthy relaxation ... let's start drinking!
Savasana Position of total relaxation
Balasana Position that brings the sensation of peace and calm.
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This position calms the brain and heals tired legs.
Marjayasana Position stimulates the midriff area and the spinal column.
Halasana Excellent for back pain and insomnia.
Dolphin Excellent for the shoulder area, thorax, legs, and arms.
Salambhasana Great exercise to stimulate the lumbar area, legs, and arms.
Ananda Balasana This position is great for massaging the hip area.
Malasana This position, for ankles and back muscles.
Contributed by: Andy Loh
So in the interest of healthy relaxation ... let's start drinking!
Savasana Position of total relaxation
Balasana Position that brings the sensation of peace and calm.
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This position calms the brain and heals tired legs. 
Marjayasana Position stimulates the midriff area and the spinal column. 
Halasana Excellent for back pain and insomnia. 
Dolphin Excellent for the shoulder area, thorax, legs, and arms. 
Salambhasana Great exercise to stimulate the lumbar area, legs, and arms.
Ananda Balasana This position is great for massaging the hip area.
Malasana This position, for ankles and back muscles. 
No matter what situations life throws at you.... 
No matter how long and treacherous your journey may seem..
Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Contributed by: Andy Loh
Friday, July 9, 2010
What Is Her Crime?
Varsha went missing on UPSR day and was killed brutally.
I received this brutal news in my e-mail and I will be doing injustice to her poor soul if I do not help to dissiminate this piece of news.
I have to presume that it was last year UPSR day that she had gone missing. When was her body found was not stated.
The disturbing fact is that the whole episode was not made known publicly. We are really living in a very sick society.
Please read the attached note that came with the photo.
I received this brutal news in my e-mail and I will be doing injustice to her poor soul if I do not help to dissiminate this piece of news.
I have to presume that it was last year UPSR day that she had gone missing. When was her body found was not stated.
The disturbing fact is that the whole episode was not made known publicly. We are really living in a very sick society.
Please read the attached note that came with the photo.
WHAT A HORRIBLE INCIDENT .... WHAT ACTION DID OUR POLICE TAKE .... WHICH ANIMAL DID THIS ? (Even Animals will not do this..........) WHY WASN'T IT IN THE MALAYSIAN NEWSPAPER ? WHY COVER UP ? WHATS GOING ON ???????? PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL MALAYSIAN ... AS THE POOR GIRL DIED IN THE ARMS OF SOME BASTARDS !!!! PLEASE LET THE parents KNOW OUT THERE THAT WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OUR CHILDREN FROM THESE ANIMALS ! lets not take diz things simply coz its jz such a small girl..fight 4 her!!!!! Too many such cases.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
World Cup For Germany?
Believe it or not is up to you.
This world cup is already determined by the numbers.
1. Brazil won the World Cup in 1994; before that they also won in 1970.Adding1970 + 1994= 3964
2. Argentina won its last World Cup in 1986; before that they also won in 1978. Adding 1978 + 1986= 3964
3. Germany won its last World Cup in 1990; before that they also won in 1974. Adding 1974 + 1990= 3964
4. Brazil also won the World Cup in 2002; before that they also won in 1962. Adding 1962+ 2002= 3964
5. Therefore if you want to know what nation is going to win the World Cup in 2010, you only have to subtract 2010 from the magic number that we have determined: 3964.
3964 minus 2010 = 1954... In 1954 the World Cup was won by Germany!
Contributed by : Robert Choo.
This world cup is already determined by the numbers.
1. Brazil won the World Cup in 1994; before that they also won in 1970.Adding1970 + 1994= 3964
2. Argentina won its last World Cup in 1986; before that they also won in 1978. Adding 1978 + 1986= 3964
3. Germany won its last World Cup in 1990; before that they also won in 1974. Adding 1974 + 1990= 3964
4. Brazil also won the World Cup in 2002; before that they also won in 1962. Adding 1962+ 2002= 3964
5. Therefore if you want to know what nation is going to win the World Cup in 2010, you only have to subtract 2010 from the magic number that we have determined: 3964.
3964 minus 2010 = 1954... In 1954 the World Cup was won by Germany!
Contributed by : Robert Choo.
Your Help Is Needed
Dear Friends,
My sister has lost two of her lovely daughters last Sunday and we are very desperate to find them. Therefore I decided to forward out the mail to all my friends and would appreciate that you can give us some help.
My nieces' details:
Sarah Lai Wan Jun - 13 yrs old, 160 cm
Cory Lai Kai Li - 8 yrs old, 130cm
Please forward out this mail with the pictures attached and look out if you have seen any of them. A million thanks to all.
Regards
Diddy Lim
603-96986990
My sister has lost two of her lovely daughters last Sunday and we are very desperate to find them. Therefore I decided to forward out the mail to all my friends and would appreciate that you can give us some help.
My nieces' details:
Sarah Lai Wan Jun - 13 yrs old, 160 cm
Cory Lai Kai Li - 8 yrs old, 130cm
Please forward out this mail with the pictures attached and look out if you have seen any of them. A million thanks to all.
Regards
Diddy Lim
603-96986990
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