people's power

Well i see this as people's power and unity. How about you?

This scene is captured from Jalan Sultan during BERSIH 2.0 rally.

I believe 3.0 version will be more grand. 

Gov't spent over RM2mil to quash Bersih 2.0 rally

Oct 4, 11 11:23am

Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the government has spent over RM2 million to deploy over 11,000 police personnel to quash the Bersih 2.0 rally last July.

The minister in his written reply in Parliament said, the amount spent to handle the rally, that took place in Kuala Lumpur on July 9, included deploying personnel from contingents nationwide to aid the KL contingent.

Hishammuddin justified the spending of RM2,018,850 saying the police force was forced to “make comprehensive arrangements to acquire additional provisions such as food and drink, accommodation and other logistic needs”.

“The number of officers and policemen who were deployed to keep the peace in the Klang Valley district amounted to 11,046 including 2,600 other persons who were deployed," he added.

He was replying DAP-Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's question on the amount that had been spent in security forces from July 6 to 9.

On July 9 the coalition for free and fair elections Bersih 2.0 led an estimated 50,000 people from across the nation to march the streets of the capital demanding for electoral reform.

The authorities have been fiercely criticised for its mishandling of the rally, with heavy police crackdown resulting in 1,667 people, including 16 children, being arrested for "disturbing the peace" and taking part in an "illegal gathering".

[More to follow]

from Malaysiakini http://shared.malaysiakini.com/l/faz/177653

Flat becomes new arson target

By OH CHIN ENG

Kampar, Sept 12 (J-On): Barely 24-hours after the last attack, the arsonist strikes again. This time, an empty unit of a flat is the new target.

Continue reading at: http://j-on-news.blogspot.com/2011/09/flat-becomes-new-arson-target.html

13th Arson Attack at Taman Kampar Perdana: Bicycle is Torched

By Oh Chin Eng

Kampar, Sept 11 (J-On): After a peaceful one week, an arson attack took place again at Taman Kampar Perdana or known as Eastlake, the place where many of University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) students stay.

Continue reading at http://j-on-news.blogspot.com/2011/09/13th-arson-attack-at-taman-kampar.html

what a JOKE of the day

hohohoho people what a good Monday!

i'm laughing out loud (in my heart)!

you know who makes me laugh?

it's Datuk Anifah Aman and UiTM and Ibrahim Ali.

come read it at http://oh-chineng.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-joke-of-day.html

If you don't feel it's funny, bye bye go away!

Queen in yellow

So why is the Queen Elizabeth wearing yellow when granting an audience to Najib and Rosmah? There are reasons. Hahah you are so cool la Queen of England. I respect you for your hidden message to my country. =p

read more at http://beingvernon.blogspot.com/2011/07/let-me-tell-you-why-queen-wearing.html

Bersih 2.0 Rally Photo #3

Date: 9/7/2011

Time: 2.05pm

Venue: Hentian Puduraya

Photographer: Oh Chin Eng

*All the photos will be uploaded to my Facebook. =p

Bersih 2.0 Rally Photo #2

Date: 9/7/2011

Time: 2.28pm

Venue: Hentian Puduraya

Photographer: Oh Chin Eng

*One more last photo to go.

Bersih 2.0 Rally Photo #1

FRU is reloading canister bullet which contains tear gas in the Besih 2.0 rally that caused 1600 people got arrested.

Date: 9/7/2011 (Saturday)

Time: 12.43pm

Venue: In front of Central Market

Photographer: Oh Chin Eng

*More photos to come.

Democratising the rakyat

Filepic from Himpunan Mansuhkan ISA on 1/8/2009

You stand firm on the principal of democracy. You go against bad government. You speak up and articulate your thoughts. You create social awareness. You create fear to the people holding power. You got arrested. You are not given fair trial. Your voice is being suppressed.

Your image is ruined. Your family and friends are worried. You lost your job. You lost your dignity. You lost your rights.

You become the victim of democratization process for the betterment of the society and generations to come. The cost to pay is high.

But you fight for what you believe in, democracy.

For you people who are going to Bersih 2.0, PERKASA or UMNO Youth demonstration…

Is it worth it?

What kind of country are you living in?

No matter what you do, think of your loved ones.

Be responsible for your action.

For others..

While some people are out there using different ways to make lives better for everyone, what are you doing at home?

Telling the world that Malaysia is a bad country? Planning your future in overseas?

No point you people just sit there and watch. No point you people just criticize. No point you people just complain. No point you people just talk but no action.

The process of democratization won’t happen in a fortnight. It definitely won’t happen if no one ever takes the first step. Now the ball has rolled.

Are you going to take the baton and continue the long run?

If Malaysia is a democratic country, then show it. Behave like one!

You, must be part of it.

Uphold the integrity and sovereignty of Federal Constitution. Uphold the 5 principles of Rukun Negara.

People should stand united for any good cause either it’s against the Government or the Opposition.

Without voters, there’ll be no legitimate government. If now the Government is afraid of its people, are you gona be afraid of your government?

I am neither asking you to join demonstration nor asking you not to join demonstration.

Life is not about you and your future itself, it’s also about the generations to come.

Enough said.

ps: I do not hope to get arrested for this thought sharing. This is what Article 10 of the Federal Constitution offers. I love my country, Malaysia.

Photos of Bersih 2.0 Launching

Hi guys, i went to the launching of Bersih 2.0 at Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall last night. You can view the photos here.

Don’t steal my photos. But if you need to use it for official reasons, please acknowledge me. thank you.

http://www.facebook.com/TeresaKokSuhSim?ref=ts&sk=wall#!/media/set/?set=a.10150211732127877.319634.599962876

'wow' Utusan Malaysia

In lectures, I learn that media must be objective, tell nothing but only the truth, neutral, independent, be responsible on their reports, quote from the credible sources, clarify and verify the information.

Now, it's just a rhetoric from what Utusan Malaysia is doing. Utusan has ruined the professionalism of Journalism and caused more harm than good to the society. It is giving false information as well. For me, there's no more accountability and reliability in Utusan Malaysia's reporting.

The Barisan Nasional Government  is not going take action on them because it's their political tool.

Funny thing is when stupid media make stupid statement; there are stupid people who believe in it. This is Malaysia! No wonder Malaysia is having brain drain because smart people have left the country.

People, let's boycott racist and extremist newspaper for your own sake. And please make a change in the coming General Election. Show them the power you have as the legitimate citizen of the nation.

No (only) in Malaysia

In Malaysia, any rally, protest, demonstration, assembly, gathering and picket that held to demand something from the Government, it’s illegal. Other than Government, it’s legal.

don't question us

Sorry, suddenly I have the urge to say this.

Don’t question why the youngsters leave the country. Don’t question why the non-Malays support the Opposition. Don’t question the patriotism of the non-Malays. Don’t question why there are still so much crimes, accidents and poverty.

Question yourselves!

The answer lies in the government itself. Look at how you treat us. Look at how your policies and decisions which only benefit certain group. Look at how corrupted and incompetent you are. Look at how you labeled us the non-Malays. Look at how racist your people are when you unashamedly talk about 1 Malaysia.  

Let me tell you, before the change of a government, many young people will leave the country. Because I too, has lost hope.

suicide or homicide?

AFter more than a year since the death of Teoh Beng Hock on July 1902009, the much anticipated result of the inquest is out.

But to much dissappointment, the result has not solved the case, but make the case even more complicated and leave everyone in limbo and clueless.

"The death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock was not a suicide and it was not a homicide, Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas ruled on Wednesday. It is, therefore, an open verdict."

This is excerpt from The Star newspaper.
Mr. Judge, what kin of answer is this?? Maybe Teoh Beng Hock is not ur brother, son or husband who passed away, that's y u feel nth. How can u give an open verdict? WHat does it mean? Nothing! It's unfair to the family of Teoh Beng Hock who until this moment don't get any accurate answer of the trial.

Suicide or homicide?

People want to know!

Mr. Judge, you know, your judgement is like cakap kosong or talk air. There's a saying in Hokkien, 'kong siang ka boh kong' which means cakap macam tak cakap or in English, it means you say something but it is as if you never say anything.

faham??

cakap macam tak cakap, lebih baik tak payah cakap!

Kong sai uah.

This verdict has bring negative implications for many parties.

To the judge: You'll be seen as uncapable to handle such a high-profile case. Your good name is tarnished and do you think people will ever count on you again?

To the judiciary: People will be more angry and lost trust on you as you are not able to give justice to the defendant or plaintiff.

To the family of Teoh Beng Hock: They will only feel more trauma, hatred and sad as their son, brother, husband and father died blindly. What they want is just justice but have they got it? At least give them an accurate answer. Open verdict will only brings more complications after this.

The police should re-investigate the case now since the judge can't make up his mind. There are a lot of doubts, allegations and politics in this case. It's time to show your professionalism, PDRM.

If Teoh Beng Hock is not from the Opposition party, i believe the way police, government and judiciary handle this case will be different.

RELEASE Cartoonist Zunar NOW!

I was so shocked when i read the news just a while ago.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/9/24/nation/20100924195251&sec=nation


Cartoonist Zunar is arrested under Sedition Act and his latest book Cartoon-o-phobia got seized by the police at 4pm just now.


The blue shirt men got nothing better to do??

this is what i have to say, in a SERIOUS TONE!

yeh! this is my country, i love my Malaysia. people speak, you arrest. people gather peacefully, u arrest. people wana draw also you arrest ah?? 

fuyooo! tax payers money being used so productively and effectively. 

BN! THIS IS NOT FUNNY! RELEASE CARTOONIST ZUNAR NOW! NOW!! 

1Malaysia? hahahah.. yea yea.. whatever la.. you can silent a man, but you can't silent its people. you can banned a book, but you can never stop the growing and dissemination of ideas and voices from the grassroots. 

i guess you will never listen right? up to u la, suka hati hang ye.. as if you'll listen. masuk telinga kanan, keluar telinga kiri.  

kalau tak buat salah, apasai nk takut orang mengata? jgnla kita gajah depan mata tak nmpak, nyamuk seberang laut pula nmpak..  

i had enough.

Memorandum menuntut kebebasan media

Memorandum menuntut kebebasan media:  Hentikan campur tangan politik dan Self-Censorship (3 Mei 2010)

Kebebasan Akhbar: 30% terendah di dunia

Malaysia bukan sahaja terjerat dalam ekonomi pendapatan sederhana, kini juga berada di bawah paras 30% negara yang terendah di dunia dari segi kebebasan akhbarnya.

Menurut laporan Freedom House yang diumumkan setiap tahun menjelang Hari Kebebasan Akhbar Sedunia, kedudukan Malaysia dalam ranking kebebasan akhbar amat mengejutkan;-

Tahun 2003: Kedudukan ke-71 daripada 100 negara
Tahun 2004: Kedudukan ke-154 daripada 193 negara
Tahun 2005: Kedudukan ke-152 daripada 194 negara
Tahun 2006: Kedudukan ke-141 daripada 194 negara
Tahun 2008: Kedudukan ke-150 daripada 195 negara
Tahun 2009: Kedudukan ke-143 daripada 195 negara
Tahun 2010: Kedudukan ke-141 daripada 196 negara

Antara negara ASEAN, kita jauh di belakang Timor Timur, Filipina, Indonesia, Thailand, malah Kemboja.  Kesemua negara ini lebih miskin daripada Malaysia.

8 pencabulan kebebasan akhbar dalam 12 bulan lalu

Kami, individu dan pertubuhan sivil yang berikut, menggesa agar pimpinan Perdana Menteri Najib Razak terutamanya, dan pengamal media menjawab lapan insiden pencabulan kebebasan media yang penting sejak Hari Kebebasan Akhbar tahun lalu.  Pencabulan ini berlaku kerana campur tangan negara, atau institusi bukan negara, dan self-censorship (tapis-diri) oleh institusi media.

Pertama: Pembatalan rancangan dokumentari Empangan Bakun oleh TV2

Pada 28 April 2010, Ketua Pengarah Penyiaran RTM, Ibrahim Yahya memberi arahan terus kepada rancangan Galeri Mandarin Nasional, TV2 untuk menarik dan membatalkan penyiaran siri dokumentari Empangan Bakun, selepas dua episod disiarkan.  Dokumentari ini mendedahkan keadaan hidup lebih 10 ribu orang asli yang berpindah dari Belaga ke Sungai Asap dan Sungai Koyan, untuk memberi laluan kepada pembinaan Empangan Bakun pada tahun 1998. 【Satu lagi campur tangan BN dalam kebebasan media TV, penerbit TV2】

Penerbit rancangan, Chou Z Lam mendakwa pihak atasannya memberi alasan bahawa "unsur sensitif" dalam dokumentari bakal mendatangkan kesan yang tidak baik untuk PRK Sibu yang akan berlangsung pada 16 Mei, dan pilihan raya negeri Sarawak.

Kedua: Campur tangan dan penapisan (Censorship) di ntv7

Pada 20 April 2010, Joshua Wong Ngee Chong yang pernah memenangi anugerah,  juga penerbit Editor's Time meletak jawatan sebagai protes kerana pihak atasan syarikatnya tunduk kepada aduan daripada isteri Perdana Menteri, Rosmah Mansor.  Kononnya Rosmah Mansor telah memanjangkan (forward) satu sms berbau rasis kepada pihak atasan ntv7, melontarkan tuduhan terhadap rancangan forum yang menyaksikan perdebatan antara ahli politik Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Rakyat dan penganalisa politik bebas.

Berikutan aduan tersebut, ntv7 mengambil keputusan untuk tidak membincangkan isu PRK Hulu Selangor yang berlangsung pada 25 April dalam rancangannya, dan mengelakkan isu politik secara umumnya pada ketika itu.  Pemimpin pembangkang juga dilarang untuk hadir ke rancangan sebagai ahli panel.  Bagaimanapun, pihak atasan ntv7 tidak menafikan tuduhan Joshua Wong.

Tuduhan campur tangan daripada Rosmah Mansor juga dilenyapkan dari kesemua media arus perdana.  Pada hakikatnya, daripada media arus perdana, hanya Nanyang Siang Pau dan Oriental Daily yang melaporkan perletakan jawatan Joshua Wong.

Ketiga: "Laporan kurang tepat" China Press

Pada 13 Mac 2010, Kementerian Dalam Negeri telah mengeluarkan surat tunjuk sebab kepada China Press, satu akhbar bahasa Cina, kerana "kesilapan" dalam laporannya berhubung perletakkan jawatan Ketua Polis Negara, Musa Hassan pada 25 Mac.

Di bawah Seksyen 8A, Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan tahun 1984, perbuatan menyiarkan berita yang tidak benar dengan niat jahat akan mengakibatkan mereka yang bersabit dijatuhkan hukuman penjara tidak melebihi 3 tahun atau denda tidak melebihi RM 20,000 atau kedua-duanya sekali.

Menteri Dalam Negeri, Hishammuddin Hussein yang mana bidang kuasanya mencakupi polis dan akhbar, mengesahkan penamatan perkhidmatan Musa Hassan pada akhir September tahun ini.  Pada 19 Mac 2010, China Press meminta maaf lantaran kesilapannya dalam laporan, dan menggantung Teoh Yong Khoon dari jawatan Ketua Pengarangnya selama dua minggu.

Keeempat: Melenyapkan kritikan hukum sebat terhadap wanita

Pada 24 Februari 2010, lantaran daripada laporan polis oleh beberapa badan bukan kerajaan, The Star, akhbar bahasa Inggeris meminta maaf secara terbuka kerana menyiarkan artikel "Persuasion, not compulsion" (Pujuk, bukan paksa) yang ditulis oleh Pengarangnya, P.Gunasegaran pada 19 Februari.  Artikel ini mengkritik hukuman sebat terhadap tiga wanita yang melakukan kesalahan persetubuhan luar nikah.

Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS) mendakwa bahawa "mohon maaf" tidak memadai dengan apa yang dilakukan, maka MAIS membuat laporan polis pada 25 Februari terhadap P.Gunasegaran dan Sister in Islam (SIS), kerana "memperlekehkan" Islam dan Hukum Syariah.

Perkembangan yang menyusul menyaksikan bagaimana KDN mengeluarkan surat tunjuk sebab kepada The Star, yang kemudian menarik satu artikel kolum oleh Mariana Mahathir, anak perempuam bekas PM yang menyentuh isu sebat.

Kelima: Panduan baru untuk akhbar

Pada 17 Disember 2009, menurut laporan Malaysiakini, KDN telah memanggil satu mesyuarat bersama editor akhbar, membincangkan panduan baru untuk penerbitan.  Istilah dengan definisi kabur yang digunakan dalam panduan tersebut dirangka untuk "self-regulation" (pengawalan diri).

Menurut laporan, akhbar diarah untuk tidak melaporkan isu seperti bersekedudukan, hubungan seks luar nikah, homoseksual, counter-culture, dan dilarang menyiarkan gambar alat kelamin manusia dan pemakaian G-strings.

Keenam: Gangguan MCMC terhadap Malaysiakini

Pada 3 September 2009, Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) menuntut agar Malaysiakini, satu media internet untuk menarik keluar dua klip video berkenaan protes terhadap perpindahan kuil Hindu di Shah Alam.  Salah satu klip  video merakamkan sidang media pada 2 September 2009 yang diadakan Hishammuddin Hussein, Menteri Dalam Negeri yang membela peserta demonstrasi.

Pemangku Pengarah Kanan Bahagian Pemantauan dan Penguatkuasaan MCMC, Abdul Halim Ahmad mendakwa video tersebut mengandungi unsur yang menyinggung dan mencetuskan kemarahan komuniti India.  Pada 8 September, MCMC menyoal siasat 10 orang staf Malaysiakini untuk lebih daripada 8 jam.

Ketujuh: Rampasan buku

Pada 25 Ogos 2009, Pegawai KDN dari Bahagian Kawalan Penerbitan telah merampas 408 naskah majalah kartun, Gedung Kartun ketika menyerbu pejabat penerbitnya di Kuala Lumpur.  Majalah kartun yang dikelolakan oleh kartunis terkenal, Zunar ini berjenaka dengan perhubungan antara kes pembunuhan Altantuya Shaariibuu dengan PM Najib.

Ketua Penolong Setiausaha Bahagian Kawalan Penerbitan dan Teks Al-Quran, Abdul Razak Abdul Latif mendakwa majalah tersebut dirampas kerana tidak mempunyai permit, dan rampasan tersebut bertujuan untuk "siasatan". 【Gedung Kartun】

Pada 24 Disember 2009, buku berjudul "Malaysian Maverick: Mahathir Mohamad in Turbulent Times" telah ditahan di kastam Pelabuhan Klang, menjurus kepada "pengharaman" sehingga April 2010.  Bagaimanapun, tiada penjelasan diberikan lantaran "penahanan" yang lama ini.  Buku yang ditulis oleh Barry Wain, bekas editor Asian Wall Street Journal ini menuduh bekas PM Mahathir Mohamad harus bertanggungjawab kepada kerugian sejumlah RM100 billion semasa beliau menerajui pemerintahan negara.【Malaysian Maverick: "Buku dalam tahanan" laris di Singapura】

Pada 29 Januari 2010, sebanyak 64 naskah buku terbitan Malaysiakini, "Where is Justice" dan "1Funny Malaysia" dirampas di Pulau Pinang dan Melaka.  Buku berjudul "Where is Justice" mempertikaikan pihak polis dan SPRM dalam isu kematian dalam lokap, sementara "1 Funny Malaysia" adalah koleksi kartun Zunar.

Kelapan: Pengacara ntv7 ditukar

Pada 15 Julai 2009, MerdekaReview, media online melaporkan penerimaan surat amaran oleh pengacara rancangan isu semasa ntv7, Point of View, Florence Looi (gambar kanan), selepas beliau meminta ahli panel untuk menilai prestasi pentadbiran Najib 100 hari pertama, dalam rancangannya.【"Tak Wajar Menilai Najib" Pengacara ntv7 diberi amaran】

Rancangan ini menyiarkan episod terakhirnya pada 5 Julai, sementara Florence Looi pula diberikan tugasan baru.

Sungguhpun pencabulan kebebasan media sering dijalankan atas nama untuk memelihara keharmonian di antara kaum dan agama, namun tindakan ini selalunya bersifat selektif.  Akhbar harian Utusan Malaysia dan majalah Al-Islam milikan UMNO telah menyiarkan laporan bersifat hasutan, menyinggung dan tidak profesional, tetapi tidak diambil tindakan oleh kerajaan.

Bahayanya kawalan media

Kebebasan media dijamin di bawah artikel 10(1)(a) Perlembagaan Persekutuan.  Pencabulan kebebasan media akan mengundang kesan:

Pertama, melupuskan media sebagai kuasa keempat, mengakibatkan kegagalan orang awam untuk menyemak negara dan mempromosikan pentadbiran yang baik;

Kedua, menekan perbincangan umum, yang selalunya secara selektif atas nama isu sensitif, bakal menghalang keharmonian yang sebenarnya, iaitu keharmonian yang wujud hasil daripada saling mengenali antara warga Malaysia dari etnik, agama, budaya, bahasa dan sosial ekonomi yang berbeza.

Ketiga, dengan menutup ketidakadilan dan ketidakharmonian, mangsa yang terpinggir akan terus dipinggirkan - wanita, orang asli, golongan miskin dalam dan luar bandar, minoriti seksual, dan kumpulan monoriti yang lain.  Suara dan masalah mereka tidak dapat didengar.  Pembatalan rancangan dokumentari Empangan Bakun oleh Galeri Mandarin Nasional telah melenyapkan masalah kaum asli daripada dipaparkan di depan audien.

Campur tangan dari kerajaan dan bukan kerajaan, penapisan diri telah menjurus kepada situasi yang merbahaya ini.  Sememangnya, ia disempurnakan dengan akta media yang zalim dan anti-persaingan seperti Akta Mesin Cetak dan Penerbitan 1984, Akta Komunikasi dan Multimedia 1998, Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972 dan Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri 1960.

Tuntutan Kami

Kami, individu dan pertubuhan yang menurunkan tandatangan di bawah, menuntut agar tindakan berikut diambil sebelum Hari Kebebasan Akhbar yang akan datang:

Pertama, Menubuhkan Suruhanjaya Di-Raja atau Jawatankuasa Pemilihan (Select Committee) untuk mengkaji reformasi akta media, supaya:-

a. Memastikan agar wujudnya minimum entry barrier untuk media cetak, penyiaran dan internet untuk menjamin kemajmukan pengamal media.

b. Kesemua mekanisme pemeriksaan politik harus dihapuskan, dan diganti dengan institusi yang ditubuhkan oleh pengamal media dan pertubuhan masyarakat sivill yang bebas.

Kedua, Kerajaan Persekutuan, negeri dan tempatan harus mempertahankan kebebasan dan hak wartawan serta warga negara untuk menyalurkan informasi, dan hak untuk tidak diugut oleh institusi bukan kerajaan.  Sementara mengkaji akta yang sedia ada, kerajaan harus mengelak daripada menggunakan akta yang sedia ada untuk menekan media.

Ketiga, daripada mengamalkan penapisan diri, pengamal media seharusnya mempertahankan profesional dan kebebasan akhbar.

Untuk matlamat jangka pendek, kami menuntut agar perkara di berikut diselesaikan sebelum hujung bulan ini:

Pertama, ntv7 dan TV2 perlu menyiasat dan memberi penjelasan berikutan tuduhan self-censorship baru-baru ini;

Kedua, PM harus menjamin barisan kerajaan atau keluarganya tidak akan mengancam profesional pengamal media dalam pemilihan topik, perspektif dan sumber berita.

Organisasi yang mengambil inisiatif untuk merangka memorandum ini:

1. Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI)
2. Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ)
3. Civil Rights Committee of KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (CRC-KLSCAH)
4. Coalition for Clean and Fair Election (BERSIH)
5. Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM)
6. Zunar & ‘Gedung Kartun’ Group
7. Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia (SABM)
8. Centre for Policy Initiatives (CPI)
9. Research for Social Advancement (REFSA)
10. New Era College Progressive Front

Memorandum ini akan terbuka untuk endorsement pertubuhan dan individu sehingga 28 Mei 2010.  Individu digalakkan untuk menandatangani petisyen online di  http://www.petitiononline.com/20100430/petition.html

*Memorandum ini diterjemah daripada edisi bahasa Cina dan Inggeris-nya, ditambah dengan link untuk kemudahan pembaca yang ingin mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang isu berkenaan.

*Sumber http://merdekareview.com/bm/news.php?n=10763

Memali: Menteri nafi Musa Hitam arah tembak

Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein berkata spekulasi bahawa Tun Musa Hitam mengarahkan polis menembak mati dua penduduk semasa peristiwa berdarah Memali di Baling pada 1985 adalah tidak benar.

Ketika itu, Musa (kanan) merupakan timbalan perdana menteri dan juga menteri dalam negeri.

Hishammuddin berkata, pada 19 November 1985, polis menjalankan operasi untuk menangkap Ibrahim Mahmud dan 35 pengikutnya di bawah Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (ISA) 1960 kerana disyaki terlibat dalam kegiatan yang menggugat keselamatan negara.

"Semasa operasi tersebut, pihak polis telah diserang oleh pengikut-pengikut Ibrahim Mahmud dengan bersenjatakan senjata api, parang, pedang dan buluh runcing," katanya.

Hishammuddin memberitahu demikian dalam jawapan bertulisnya kepada pertanyaan lisan Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim, yang juga naib pengerusi DAP, di Dewan Negara Isnin lalu.

Menurutnya lagi, pihak polis telah menyeru penyokong Ibrahim supaya meletakkan senjata dan menyerah diri secara aman.

'Demi mempertahankan diri dan mematahkan serangan tersebut, pihak polis terpaksa menggunakan senjata api dan melepaskan tembakan," tambahnya.

Peristiwa tersebut kata Hishammuddin telah mengorbankan empat anggota polis dan 14 orang awam termasuk Ibrahim manakala 23 anggota polis dan 14 orang awam mengalami kecederaan.

Selepas tragedi berdarah kira-kira 25 tahun lalu itu, Musa sentiasa dikaitkan dengan arahan menembak penduduk kampung tersebut memandangkan beliau menjadi menteri dalam negeri pada ketika itu.

Beliau juga pada masa itu memangku tugas perdana menteri ketika Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad berada di luar negara.

Source: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/130402

Liberty is A Constitutional Right

On March 11th, he was arrested at his apartment’s parking lot in Segambut. Police brought him to an apartment he rented in Kepong, and after entering, claimed that in that residence, he possessed 800grams of cocaine, and 140grams of methamphetamine, and accused him of processing and trafficking, putting him under the risk of being charged under Section 39B, which carries the death penalty.

On March 12th he was remanded for 7 days. When my parents inquired if we can engage a lawyer, the Investigation Officer told us “No need”.

On March 17th, after our family waited more than an hour, we were allowed to see him for the very first time, under supervision.

Again my mother asked if we should get him a lawyer, again the I.O advised against it, claiming “Lawyer tak boleh buat apa-apa sekarang. Buang duit je. (Lawyer can’t do anything now. It’s simply a waste of money).”

On March 18th, his remand was extended another 7 days. The magistrate inquired why there was no lawyer present for him, and whether he was made aware he had the right to a counsel of his choice. He replied “No.” Therefore, he requested for one, and only nine hours later, did the I.O call to inform my mother, who promptly engaged Amer Hamzah Arshad.

But the very next day, the police used their Executive authority under Section 28A that vetoed his right to a counsel. All requests made by our lawyer to visit him was denied.

Only after we complained to SUHAKAM, did the police allow Amer to visit him.

On the last day of his remand.

After the investigations were concluded.

For only 15 minutes.

On March 25th, he was brought to court, and charged under Section 12(2) for possession of 0.24grams of metaphetamin in his Segambut residence. Nothing the police claimed they found in the Kepong residence, the cocaine and shabu that was “already packaged to be distributed” or the so called “cocaine processing mini-lab” was brought to court.

Because there WAS none.

He was released on bail. A trial date was set. He was so close to being free, and seeing his 4 year old son again.
But as he was signing the papers of his release, the Plainclothes were outside waiting.

Not two steps after he came out of the bail department, without any explanation, they re-arrested him. Amer was restrained from protecting him, and only after Amer repeatedly asked them to show their I.D, did they do so. Still, no explanation was given to the family. We were merely told to go to the Headquarters and speak to Inspector Kang. The same guy who claimed my brother possessed the cocaine they NEVER found.

He never saw us, he was “in a meeting.” He wasn’t too occupied to give the press a statement, but was unavailable to see us.

We were told by the new I.O for this case, and the DSP (the guy who signed the papers denying my brother the right to a counsel) that they are detaining him for 60 days under the Special Preventive Measures Act (LPK), after which, they could further detain him for 2 years if found guilty.

Guilty according to THEM. For under this act, it is a detention without trial, like the Internal Security Act. Any information gathered from “witnesses” and “investigations” will never be disclosed to him or his lawyer, or the court. He will also not be able to defend himself against any allegations. Under this act, he will never have his day in court.

On March 25th, my brother, Ben, was denied his Constitutional rights.

For 2 weeks, our family went through hell. Sleepless nights, press waiting outside our door, Ben had asthma attacks after the police delayed themselves in acquiring the requested medication for 3 days, Mama, who is a cancer patient herself, suffered chest pains and lost her voice.

We felt it was all worth it, for we would be able to have him back.

But now, a new nightmare has begun.

Whether or not Ben is guilty, should not be for the Police to decide. If they HAD the evidence to strengthen their warrant for re-arrest, why was it not brought to court? Why is Ben not given a chance to defend himself? How can we ever know the authenticity of these so called witnesses and their statements? If there were ANY to begin with?

Under this act, I could simply be caught for any crimes of drug offences the police accuse me of, because they can claim they have enough information (even if they have absolutely nothing) and detain me. For 60 days, for 2 years, and even EXTEND it after.

Acts like this and the ISA are licenses for ARBITRARY arrest and detention. Anytime. Anywhere. Anybody.

My family and Amer will not back down. We will fight for Ben’s right. We will speak up for all of those who were silenced before us, who will be silenced hereafter.

But we seek your help. In any way at all, help us fight this. Re-post this, write on your blogs, write to your local representative, to our newspapers, and together we shall use our voice, our art, our space, to stand up not just for Ben, but for all our rights.

Liberty is a Constitutional right. It’s time to get it back.
- Elza

Lawyers to Deliver Memorandum of Protest to IGP

By Lord Bobo

 

In response to lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad being manhadled and briefly arrested by police outside court last week, come Wednesday 31st March at 12pm, lawyers will deliver a Memorandum of Protest to the IGP at Bukit Aman. All are welcome to join in this peaceful protest of police brutality and preventive detention laws.

Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad manhandled and briefly arrested by police outside court

1. On 25th March 2010 Amer Hamzah had obtained his client Khaeryll Benjamin Ibrahim@ Benjy’s release on bail on a charge of drug possesssion at the Jalan Duta courts.

2. Near the bail processing counter, about 10 policemen suddenly converged on Amer and his client and ordered the client to go with them. Present were the client’s mother Azean Irdawaty, pupil Sharon Khoo and some family members.

3. The policemen were in plainclothes, and Amer demanded their identity and police card. A police inspector claimed that it was an arrest under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act, i.e: detention without trial.

4. At this point, Amer was assaulted and briefly arrested. Two policemen grabbed Amer and held him back with force. Amer protested his treatment, and repeatedly asked the police not to touch him. Eventually Amer was released as his client was bundled away.

Our Protest

The unlawful, oppressive and arbitrary actions of the police on 25th March are a gross interference with a lawyer carrying out his duty to his client. Amer was discharging his duties in the best traditions of the Malaysian Bar, when he sought explanation from the police as to why his client was being arrested. Despite being surrounded by police, he continued to speak out for his client,as he was bound to do.

The aggressive and unlawful response of the police is a reflection of the general arrogance and lack of respect for the rule of law widely displayed by the police force. The matter is aggravated by the fact that Amer’s client was being arrested under an oppressive and unconstitutional preventive detention law.

The Malaysian Bar has forcefully and repeatedly called for the repeal of all preventive detention laws. The re-arrest of Benjy immediately after his release by the court is also a flagrant contempt of judicial authority. The Inspector General of Police must:

a) take stern action against the policemen who assaulted Amer Hamzah Arshad and the officer who was in charge of the operation;

b) undertake not to further interfere with lawyers carrying out their duties;

c) immediately stop the unjust practice of re-arresting under preventive detention laws persons released by court;

d) issue a public apology to all concerned;

e) undertake to respect the right of the Malaysian public for unimpeded and free access to lawyers at all times.

A MEMORANDUM OF PROTEST

MAKING THESE DEMANDS WILL BE DELIVERED AS FOLLOWS:

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BUKIT AMAN (LAKE GARDEN ENTRANCE)

31 MARCH 2010 (WEDNESDAY)

12PM

All lawyers and concerned citizens are welcome to join!

Issued by,
N.Surendran 012-3207066
Latheefa Koya 012-3842972

Postscript

Dear fellow members of the Bar,

This mistreatment of Amer is a continuation of a long standing series of events and acts by the police that have failed to appreciate the role of the legal profession. The arrests of 5 legal aiders last year, the persistent denial of the right to counsel – section 28A of the CPC and Article 5 of the FC etc. The Bar had came out with strong resolutions on the arrest of the 5 lawyers, but unfortunately it remained a resolution without any outcome.

We must walk again. Today it might be Comrade Amer, we don’t know whose turn it will be next… It may be you.

It will be a hot day; please bring your sunglasses, hats, and umbrellas and of course you courage!

-Latheefa Koya

Souce: loyarburok http://loyarburok.com/the-lobby/lawyers-to-deliver-memorandum-of-protest-to-igp-31-march-2010-12pm/