Penangites, block out 15th November, 2009 in your diary.
The Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia Roadshow, which has been planned as a full-day event, hits Penang on that day.
The venue : Hu Yew Seah Hall, 43 Madras Lane, Penang
We will kick off the event with a half-day youth workshop “Ada Apa Dengan Bangsa?” that morning, anchored by our smart partner, KOMAS. Participants will be urged to explore our identity, who we really are and what we believe in as Malaysians.
Numbers at the youth workshop, which is scheduled to start sharp at 9.00am, to be conducted with a mix of both Bahasa Malaysia and English, will be limited to 30 participants so that there will be greater scope for interaction.
If you’re aged between 17 – 25 and would like to participate in the youth workshop, send your details ( name, i.c. number, address, telephone contact number, and what you are presently doing ) to admin@sayaanakbangsamalaysia.net
The SABM forum, simply entitled “Bring Along A Friend”, kicks off in the afternoon, tentatively scheduled to start at 2.30pm, with the screening of “Sepuluh Tahun Sebelum Merdeka”, an excellent documentary by Fahmi Reza, who will himself be at the forum to share some of his thoughts with us. The documentary gives an insight into the state of politics some 10 years before Malaya attained independence from the British. This documentary makes for an excellent backdrop for the forum and Q & A session that will follow immediately after.
A panel of speakers is being assembled to deliver some thought-provoking ideas whereafter participants will be given ample time during the Q & A session to get in on the healthy discussion that we hope will happen. The names of panellists will be announced at a later date.
We will serve light refreshments after the forum and Q & A session and then we will be screening KOMAS’ “Gaduh”. If you have not yet watched this short film, this screening in itself may be reason enough for you take make the effort to attend the forum.
Why is the forum entitled “Bring Along A Friend”?
Quite simply, because that’s what you’ll have to do to attend the forum.
This is how it works.
Attendance is by invitation.
So you’ll have to e-mail us for an invitation, both for yourself and a friend of yours.
Now if you’re a Malay Malaysian, you’ll also have to register a non-Malay Malaysian friend, besides registering yourself for the forum. Conversely, if you’re non-Malay Malaysian, we will require you to also register a Malay Malaysian friend.
As with the youth workshop, if you’d like to attend the forum, send your and your friend’s details ( name, i.c. number, address, telephone contact number, and what you and your friend are presently doing ) to admin@sayaanakbangsamalaysia.net
Looking forward to seeing you in Penang.
Muhammad Firdaus Christopher
October 23, 2009
Sounds excellent bro & am happy to be part of the core team in Pg.
Anyways, Lucia had e-mailed me asking if you have decided on the agenda & hope she reads this posting…lol
God bless & see ya
lucia
October 24, 2009
some penangites might not be familiar with hu yew seah (including me! didn’t know there is hu yew seah in madras lane) but they are familiar with madras lane, i guess, which is right in the heart of georgetown (and near to many eating places). but to those who are still not familiar, just remember it is behind burmah road telekom HQ.
Joenathan
October 24, 2009
G’day Haris,
I am very interested in the T-shirt,since I will be going back in the next couple of days,is it possible for me to get it personally,if so kindly let me know how and where?Also,if you guys are organizing any events or sessions on civil disobedience,before the 30th of oct,kindly let me know,would love to join all our bros and sisters,TQ.Take care and kind regards.
Joe.
Joe,
Hasbee mans the Rumah Anak Bangsa Malaysia at 66, Lorong Setiabistari 1, Bukit Damansara on Wednesday – Sunday from 12pm – 7pm. You can get in touch with him at 03-20950435 to make arrangements to drop by at the Rumah to pick up your T-shirt and buttons.
God bless
flyer168
October 24, 2009
Greetings Bro Haris,
Thought this could be of interest to you & your team’s efforts on SABM’s Roadshow….I could be wrong !
Do we in the 21st Century Malaysia want to have to go through all these again…
Malayan emergency – Sept 1945 to 1957.
Remember 13th May 1969…..
You be the judge…
Kezaliman Terhadap Mangsa Memali 18/11/85
How many SABM members/family members remember/witnessed all these atrocities…
History will repeat itself if MAN does not want to LEARN & CORRECT Their WAYS….
Best wishes for your upcoming event.
Cheers.
Shakuntala
October 24, 2009
Penang is a friendly place, where people are not afraid to smile at one another, or even to call out a greeting…
You deserve succes for this enterprise, SABM! You’ll get it…may Success be your religion in all your worthy efforts.
“Bring along a friend”…wonderful idea and a
jolly good way to test the sincerity of friends…
Joenathan
October 24, 2009
Thnx for the info,bro.
You’re welcome
flyer168
October 25, 2009
Greetings Bro Haris,
Thought this could be of interest to you & your team’s efforts on SABM’s Roadshow…
I could be wrong !
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Best wishes for your upcoming Penang Event.
Cheers.
flyer168
October 25, 2009
Greetings Bro Haris,
Thought this could be of interest to you & your team’s efforts on SABM’s Roadshow…..
I could be wrong !
Do we in the 21st Century Malaysia want to have to go through all these again…
Malayan emergency – Sept 1945 to 1957.
Remember 13th May 1969…..
You be the judge…
Kezaliman Terhadap Mangsa Memali 18/11/85
How many SABM members/family members remember/witnessed all these atrocities…
History will repeat itself if MAN does not want to LEARN & CORRECT Their WAYS….
Best wishes for your upcoming event.
Cheers.
abetterpenang
October 25, 2009
Brother Haris,
I will attend, as I am in Penang.
BTW, do you know what happen to Aisehman? Seems like his blog has been suspended !!
abetterpenang,
Don’t forget to write in for the invite, ya.
Are you sure Aiseman’s blog has been suspended?
Suraya
October 25, 2009
Hi Haris,
Thanxs God for giving us you as Malaysian.
PH Chin
October 27, 2009
Dear brother Haris,
Will there be a SABM roadshow in Kuantan ? Please advise.
Thank you
PH Chin,
Nothing for Kuantan on the cards for now.
I will take you inquiry to the SABM core-group.
Chris
November 11, 2009
Hi haris.
Can I still attend the forum if I cannot find a Malay friend?
Chris,
Please e-mail me at thepeoplesparliament@gmail.com
Edwonton Ong Cheng Chuan(0164535184)
December 3, 2009
Saya tidak kira Cina,India,Melayu,Serani,orang asli dan peribumi Sabah/Sarawak.Media mesti bebas.