Regular commentator on this blog, Shakuntala, sent in her little story of taking the ABU message out.
Shakun, please send me an email at thepeoplesparliament@gmail.com with your desired T-shirt size and the address that I should send it to.
Great job, dear!
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I have a little story, but alas,. without the photos….great pity that I did not carry my camera.
I met five policemen today, by sheer chance..
They were together sitting at a table in PJ.
I was looking for a place around there to have lunch….went up to them, armed with the Pesanan Tulus Ikhlas and ABU leaflets.
More luck….they all smiled at me simultaneiously and nodded.
I felt a few shock waves going through me..but plucked up courage, pulled out the flyers and offered them.
They readily took one each.and started to read.
One asked for the ABU leaflet, so I gave it to him.
There were a few laughs., which also surprised me.
They seemed to know you!!
So I complimented them on being so friendly and told them quite frankly that this was a change of circumstance.
They told me that they were from the PJ Balai Police.
One young one, the one who had the sweetest smile, said that he was going to pin one flyer up on the Balai wall.
When I said I was really sorry I did not have a camera,for a shot , one said, “Ta apa, lain kali”.
Blyme…ABU certainly made my day.
We parted with waves and smiles.
Can you believe that?
It was really Selamat Hari Raya in the true sense.
Farida
August 17, 2012
What awesome news. This is so uplifting. Thanks so much for sharing, Shakuntala.
Hawkeye Jack
August 18, 2012
Great Job! There is hope yet for this country, we need more Shakuntala. Well Done!
Antares
August 18, 2012
Tremendously uplifting report, Shakuntala, thank you!
shakuntala
August 18, 2012
Many thanks Haris and all dear bloggers on this site……great feeling to be patted on the back…WOW!!! “my heart beats so that I can hardly speak”
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Farida, Antares Star… for little me it is truly uplifting and awesome too!!…….
Go, try it Hawkeye Jack!!…don’t forget to..take the camera.
Will send Haris…indeed the offer is so very kind….
Another Anak Bangsa Malaysia
August 18, 2012
Good job, Shakuntala
the mythbuster
August 19, 2012
Well done Shankuntala! You are one plucky lady. It is like going into the lion’s den with only ABU as your weapon. None of those who took part against the BERSIH participants would have been amused. We need more like you.
Hear! Hear!
shakuntala
August 19, 2012
Many thanks Mythbuster…….are you not going to try as well. In many ways I think, my experience was a two-way advantage. I offered a greeting and the five boys returned it…I think there my defences fell, although I did have fear. Suddenly you thought no more of the uniform….they were just people you were talking to. I may have been lucky, true, but had I not tried I would not have known that the police can respond in a courteous manner, to you as a member of the public who they are supposed to protect…. and befriend too.
Go on and try….wish you best luck.
the mythbuster
August 20, 2012
Thanks Shakuntala, I have tried with the cab drivers whenever I take a cab. I have not accosted any of the guys in uniform except the police sergeant, an affable chap, when I went to make an accident report. He was all smiles and friendly chat until I brought up the political situation in the country without mentioning any particular political party. He just got angry and started talking like the evil mamak. He went on raving about how ungrateful the people are. He is one of those who does not deserve a pay rise and other perks because he is still living under a coconut shell, reading the Utusan Malaysia and believing the world revolves around UMNO. I shall try my luck next time with some of the police officers I know.
Persevere, bro.
Salute!
shakuntala
August 20, 2012
Hi Mythbuster, indeed that is some experience, you’ve had. I feel the ABU leaflets are telling in their info and grafic, so it is possible that some tough nut would get cracked the right way.
I like your Spirit and the willingness to try again. Good idea to go through ‘open’ doors. There are various types,amongst us and that’s what makes us interesting. One fine day, it seems as if ABU is going to be mixed in everybody’s path like mad!
So am wishing ABU….forward march!