KEMPEN KEBEBASAN BERHIMPUN (KKB)
Sekretariat SUARAM
433A, 1st Floor, Jalan 5/46,
Gasing Indah,
46000 Petaling Jaya
Dear Friends,
The Committee of Free To Assemble Campaign/Kempen Kebebasan Berhimpun would like to invite you to the Candle Light Vigil to Demand the Withdrawal of the Public Assembly Bill immediately.
Our stand is that this Bill is more repressive, is contrary to Article 10 (1) of the Federal Constitution and is more severe than the previous act.
Therefore, “Jom Ke Jalan” to reclaim our fundamental rights.
Information is as follows:
Date: 26 November 2011
Venue: Merdeka Square (Flag Pole)
Time: 7.30pm
Spread this to friends, family members and all Malaysians!
Please contact the Secretariat (SUARAM) Heng Lung at 016 4114147 or Nalini 019 3758912.
Thank you.
Released By,
Secretariat of KKB
(SUARAM)
Showing posts with label Candlelight Vigil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candlelight Vigil. Show all posts
Friday, 25 November 2011
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Candlelight Vigil for PSM 6
I just got back from the candlelight vigil in solidarity with the Parti Sosialis Malaysia activists who are being held under the emergency ordinance for "waging war against the King".
It wasn't a great turn-out, perhaps because it has been held almost every day to demand the release of these activists.
About 70 people showed up including those standing around the sides. It could have been better.
Of course, the cops had to show up as well, but they only stood along the sidelines and didn't rush the crowd.
People took turns to share their opinions and to encourage each other in the fight for justice and to end oppression. The PSM 6 are being bullied by the authorities and are kept as an example to those who dare defy them.
But we will not bow to this sort of pressure. This is even more reason for us to demand the release of our fellow comrades.
We need you to stand with us - from the oldest to the youngest.
This kid will know the meaning of democracy when she grows up, unlike the millions of apathetic Malaysians making an existence today.
It wasn't a great turn-out, perhaps because it has been held almost every day to demand the release of these activists.
About 70 people showed up including those standing around the sides. It could have been better.
Of course, the cops had to show up as well, but they only stood along the sidelines and didn't rush the crowd.
People took turns to share their opinions and to encourage each other in the fight for justice and to end oppression. The PSM 6 are being bullied by the authorities and are kept as an example to those who dare defy them.
But we will not bow to this sort of pressure. This is even more reason for us to demand the release of our fellow comrades.
We need you to stand with us - from the oldest to the youngest.
This kid will know the meaning of democracy when she grows up, unlike the millions of apathetic Malaysians making an existence today.
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Monday, 2 August 2010
1PoliceState
Some of you may have attended the peaceful candlelight vigil last night.
Peaceful until the police stormed the crowd, that is.
What can I say? We live in a police state that is determined to stifle all forms of negative feedback to the government administration.
People First, Performance Now.
Peaceful until the police stormed the crowd, that is.
What can I say? We live in a police state that is determined to stifle all forms of negative feedback to the government administration.
People First, Performance Now.
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil
It's almost been a year since last year's Anti-ISA protest.
Come and be part of a growing citizenry of Malaysians who want justice. This is a time for solidarity.
Date: August 1, 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Dataran MBPJ opposite Amcorp Mall/ Padang Timur
Come and be part of a growing citizenry of Malaysians who want justice. This is a time for solidarity.
Date: August 1, 2010 (Sunday)
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Dataran MBPJ opposite Amcorp Mall/ Padang Timur
Sunday, 6 September 2009
HINDRAF's Candlelight Vigil
We arrived at Dataran Merdeka just after 6.30pm. The perimeters of the square were casually littered with cops, who did not permit anyone into the square.
I had my camera with me and I was dying to take some shots of the empty square but decided against it as the cops were giving me the hairy eyeball.
So Shar and I merely walked towards the Bar Council, where we saw a small group waiting there.
Wisely, much of the crowd gathered in small groups. They were mainly waiting for instructions, presumably from Uthayakumar (whom we later found out had been promptly arrested).
The media was also waiting - some impatiently, as this was obviously turning into a non-event.
The turnout was rather poor and I barely saw a crowd. In fact, I would hazard a guess that the police outnumbered the vigil-holders.
This bunch of policemen outside the Loke Yew building were obviously not impressed by the crowd as they barely paid attention to them.
We heard there was more action over at Masjid Jamek, so we ambled over. Yes, we ambled - there didn't seem any reason to rush. Life was moving at its usual pace.
There was a slightly better crowd there though. And the FRU was in full force though I did not personally see any water cannons or tear gas squad.
A pal informed me that 16 had already been arrested. It was news that did not go down well. These HINDRAF women were obviously worried and displeased that even women were arrested.
Not to mention that even though no one resisted arrest, they were roughly manhandled and dragged into the waiting trucks.
It was such a contrast to the vehemently racist cow-head protest by the 'Shah Alam Section 23 residents' whom I believe are UMNO stooges.
I was befuddled that UMNO government sees no need to play down its obvious double-standards, as that incident is fresh in the minds of the public.
Frankly, there was no need to arrest any of those who were holding vigil peacefully.
But Shar and I agreed that in the mind of the UMNO government, the Ketuanan Melayu concept has to be upheld. Conceding to the non-Malays (even for PR reasons) would be seen as a sign of weakness by the UMNOputras.
And that is the government we have.
I had my camera with me and I was dying to take some shots of the empty square but decided against it as the cops were giving me the hairy eyeball.
So Shar and I merely walked towards the Bar Council, where we saw a small group waiting there.
Wisely, much of the crowd gathered in small groups. They were mainly waiting for instructions, presumably from Uthayakumar (whom we later found out had been promptly arrested).
The media was also waiting - some impatiently, as this was obviously turning into a non-event.
The turnout was rather poor and I barely saw a crowd. In fact, I would hazard a guess that the police outnumbered the vigil-holders.
This bunch of policemen outside the Loke Yew building were obviously not impressed by the crowd as they barely paid attention to them.
We heard there was more action over at Masjid Jamek, so we ambled over. Yes, we ambled - there didn't seem any reason to rush. Life was moving at its usual pace.
There was a slightly better crowd there though. And the FRU was in full force though I did not personally see any water cannons or tear gas squad.
A pal informed me that 16 had already been arrested. It was news that did not go down well. These HINDRAF women were obviously worried and displeased that even women were arrested.
Not to mention that even though no one resisted arrest, they were roughly manhandled and dragged into the waiting trucks.
It was such a contrast to the vehemently racist cow-head protest by the 'Shah Alam Section 23 residents' whom I believe are UMNO stooges.
I was befuddled that UMNO government sees no need to play down its obvious double-standards, as that incident is fresh in the minds of the public.
Frankly, there was no need to arrest any of those who were holding vigil peacefully.
But Shar and I agreed that in the mind of the UMNO government, the Ketuanan Melayu concept has to be upheld. Conceding to the non-Malays (even for PR reasons) would be seen as a sign of weakness by the UMNOputras.
And that is the government we have.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Candlelight Vigil At Dataran Merdeka
This is about freedom of religion and the right to coexist without having limitations imposed.
Date: 5th September 2009
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Dataran Merdeka
It is not a gathering organised by BN, so expect some police brutality. This one is not for the faint-hearted, but if you have the guts, come along.
I will be reporting the events on my blog, so those of you at home come back later for updates.
Date: 5th September 2009
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Dataran Merdeka
It is not a gathering organised by BN, so expect some police brutality. This one is not for the faint-hearted, but if you have the guts, come along.
I will be reporting the events on my blog, so those of you at home come back later for updates.
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Monday, 10 November 2008
FRU In Action
Check out what the IGP has to say about why the crime rate in this country is rising:
These cowards can't do their bloody jobs, for the love of God!! If I read any further, I might blow a blood vessel.
They arrest such peaceful protestors whose only "crime" was to sing the national anthem. Check out this video for evidence.
But of course, there's a denial to go with it:
They deny in the face of evidence.
Reminds me of Shaggy's It Wasn't Me!.
The IGP said it saddened him when politicians, who represent the welfare and voice of the people, were sometimes the same people who incited hatred and discord among people.
“Some of these politicians cry about human rights but when they encourage people to break the law, they say it is within their rights to do so.
“They hold illegal gatherings and demonstrations which force us to deploy our personnel to maintain peace and order,” he added.
In 1998, during the height of the reformasi demonstrations, the crime index peaked at 772 per 100,000 population, but that year, the population was only 20 million (total cases were 158,808.)
The high crime rate recorded in 2007 can be attributed to the number of demonstrations organised by political parties and NGOs, including the Hindu Rights Action Force and election watchdog Bersih.
These cowards can't do their bloody jobs, for the love of God!! If I read any further, I might blow a blood vessel.
They arrest such peaceful protestors whose only "crime" was to sing the national anthem. Check out this video for evidence.
But of course, there's a denial to go with it:
Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar has denied that the police moved in on participants at a candle-light vigil last night while they were singing the national anthem.
“That is what they (participants) are claiming,” Khalid told reporters at the Petaling Jaya police district headquarters about midnight.
When told that there was a video recording of the police action, Khalid replied: “I am denying it.”
They deny in the face of evidence.
Reminds me of Shaggy's It Wasn't Me!.
Police Brutalise Peaceful Crowd
I wasn't able to attend last night's vigil, and judging from reports, it was completely different from the handful of others that I'd faithfully showed up for.
It was meant to be a huge commemoration of last year's BERSIH rally, the very start of the snowball effect which led to the March 8 election outcome. The ruling coalition, BN had never been thrashed so badly.
So the cops were sent in to do their evil deed. It was a remarkably peaceful gathering, an exercise of our right to express ourselves as stated in the Constitution.
But they assaulted the innocent women and children. Hit them, punched them, kicked them. Arrested 24 people, including state assemblymen and parliamentarians who belonged to the Opposition.
Masterwordsmith asks, "Does democracy still exist in Malaysia??" Frankly, I offered my condolences to the good people of Malaysia over the death of freedom and democracy a long time ago.
What intrigues me is the question of, "Why?"
Michelle Yoon is obviously an intelligent young thinker, as she ponders on why the FRUs were there:
I thought about it for awhile too.
And I'm wondering if the key to it is racial. Most of our protests before have been predominantly Chinese and Indian. But with BERSIH, a huge number of Malays were involved as well.
I, for one, remember last year's rally. I had not expected that many Malays to come together with their Chinese and Indian brothers and sisters in a united move, calling for free and fair elections.
Now the government does not want to lose the Malay vote, which is crucial to them. Of course, by brutalising a peaceful crowd, it may have achieved just the opposite.
Ah well. Can't say we don't know much about our Bapak Demokrasi.
Other bloggers:
Police Charged into Malaysians Singing National Anthem - Wong Chin Huat
Rakyat Pearl Harbored by BN/UMNO Police !!! - Margeemar
Anti ISA Vigil at PJ being intruded by FRU! - Jarod
Pandemonium erupts as police charge into crowd - Anil Netto
Cops storm and brutalise peaceful, unarmed, Negaraku singing crowd - Nathaniel Tan
Bloody Sunday - Euphoria in Misery
The Bloody Sunday - Melvin Mah
It was meant to be a huge commemoration of last year's BERSIH rally, the very start of the snowball effect which led to the March 8 election outcome. The ruling coalition, BN had never been thrashed so badly.
So the cops were sent in to do their evil deed. It was a remarkably peaceful gathering, an exercise of our right to express ourselves as stated in the Constitution.
But they assaulted the innocent women and children. Hit them, punched them, kicked them. Arrested 24 people, including state assemblymen and parliamentarians who belonged to the Opposition.
Masterwordsmith asks, "Does democracy still exist in Malaysia??" Frankly, I offered my condolences to the good people of Malaysia over the death of freedom and democracy a long time ago.
What intrigues me is the question of, "Why?"
Michelle Yoon is obviously an intelligent young thinker, as she ponders on why the FRUs were there:
What gets to me, and what I seriously don’t understand, is why there were FRUs at the vigil last night. These vigils have been happening every weekend, all around the country, for more than a month now. And not ONCE in ANY of these vigils, did we even have a slight problem. No FRUs, no arrests, all was well and fine.
What is so different about THIS vigil, that the police felt the need to block access to Amcorp Mall from as early as 7pm? What happened during THIS vigil, that the police felt the need to arrest certain people?
Could it be because RPK has been released?
Or maybe because BERSIH was one of the organisers for THIS vigil, and so there was a problem?
I thought about it for awhile too.
And I'm wondering if the key to it is racial. Most of our protests before have been predominantly Chinese and Indian. But with BERSIH, a huge number of Malays were involved as well.
I, for one, remember last year's rally. I had not expected that many Malays to come together with their Chinese and Indian brothers and sisters in a united move, calling for free and fair elections.
Now the government does not want to lose the Malay vote, which is crucial to them. Of course, by brutalising a peaceful crowd, it may have achieved just the opposite.
Ah well. Can't say we don't know much about our Bapak Demokrasi.
Other bloggers:
Police Charged into Malaysians Singing National Anthem - Wong Chin Huat
Rakyat Pearl Harbored by BN/UMNO Police !!! - Margeemar
Anti ISA Vigil at PJ being intruded by FRU! - Jarod
Pandemonium erupts as police charge into crowd - Anil Netto
Cops storm and brutalise peaceful, unarmed, Negaraku singing crowd - Nathaniel Tan
Bloody Sunday - Euphoria in Misery
The Bloody Sunday - Melvin Mah
Sunday, 19 October 2008
Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil
Guys, don't forget:
Venue: Padang in front of Amcorp Mall, next to A&W Restaurant, PJ
Time: 8pm
Date: Sunday, 19th October, 2008
Please bring along your own candles (red & yellow) and don't forget to wear your RPK t-shirts.
Venue: Padang in front of Amcorp Mall, next to A&W Restaurant, PJ
Time: 8pm
Date: Sunday, 19th October, 2008
Please bring along your own candles (red & yellow) and don't forget to wear your RPK t-shirts.
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil
Venue: Padang in front of Amcorp Mall, next to A&W Restaurant, PJ
Time: 8pm
Date: Sunday, 12th October, 2008
Please bring along your own candles (red & yellow) and don't forget to wear your RPK t-shirts. T-shirts will be available for sale on-site subject to stock availability.
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