Venue: KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
Date: 23 Sep 2008 (Tues)
Time: 8:00 pm
Speakers:
- Teresa Kok, Selangor State Exco
- Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Bar Council President
- Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, Chairman of Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI)
- Lim Guan Eng, Penang Chief Minister
- Khalid Samad, MP Shah Alam
- Nurul Izzah Anwar, MP Lembah Pantai
- A. Sivanesan, ADUN Sungkai
Posted in: Announcements
Mankok
September 22, 2008
While on this ISA subject,I mean to provoke some deeper thinking-hopefully).
It sort of began when those Hindraf guys got it, there was a build-up of protest.*URGENCY was NOT there.
Then when Kok,Tan and RPK got took in too..ANY petition was a BIG yes.**URGENCY was BIG TIME HOOHAA!!.
After that, when Kok and Tan gets out,petition comes under debates, bickering begins-some tries to sound like lawyers,some say it’s not enough.***URGENCY went OUT the door.
See the list and hope you smell it.
Now go figure out.
Yazid Sufaat, Suhaimi Mokhtar, Dr Abdullah Daud, Shamsuddin Sulaiman, Mat Shah Mohd Satray, Abdul Murad Sudin, Zaini Zakaria, Zainun Rashid, Wan Amin Wan Hamat, Sulaiman Suramin, Sufian Salih, Mohd Khaider Kadran, Hasim Talib, Zakaria Samad, Ahmad Zakaria, Terhamid Dahalan, Abdul Rahman Ahmad, Mahfudi Saifudin, Mulyadi, Arifin, Mat Tarmizi Zakaria, Artas Burhanudin, Francis Indanan, Mohd Nazri Dollah, Mohd Arsad Patangari, Adzmi Pindatun, Idris Lanama, Aboud Ghafar Shahril, Jeknal Adil, Binsali Omar, Husin Alih, Yussof Mohd Salam, Ahmad Jamal Azahari, Pakana Selama, Kasem Dayama, Shaykinar Guat, Argadi Andoyok, Ng How Chuang, Ng Keat Seng, Mohd Azuan Aniffa, Mohd Faizol Shamsuddin, Zulfikli Abu Bakar, Zulfikli Marzuki, Amir Hussain, Mohd Nasir Ismail, Ahmad Kamil Hanafiah, Muh Amir Hanafiah, Tan Choon Chin, Mavalavan, Lian Kok Heng, Sundaraj Vijay, San Khaing, Shadul Islam, Abdul Sattar Sarjoon, Faycal Mamdouh, Mohamad Nakhrakhel, Muhammad Shuaib Hazral Bilal, Muhammad Zahid Zahir Shah, T Vasanthakumar, P Uthayakumar, R Kenghadharan, V Ganabatirau, M Manoharan,RAJA PETRA KAMARUDIN!
malsia1206
September 22, 2008
And pray this time this forum would not be blocked, obstructed and stopped half-way during the session like the fiasco 2 months back. Every responsible citizen must ensure it would proceed without the Gestapo barging in with the least excuse to give the dispersion directive lest the unruly start to throw their molotov cocktails.
Jason
September 23, 2008
Great line up of speakers. 3 ex-detainees, 2 activists, 1(+1) family member of ex-detainees. But how Khalid Samad fits in?
Can we have Zaid Ibrahim too? He might be free after resignation.
Bujang
September 23, 2008
After reading the article below, I can’t help wondering:-
1. Why this evil Kutty Mamak still could exist in Malaysia? Has he got no shame to still speak out publicly? How much longer would he like to deceive the public?
2. Why there are still people who believe that Anwar sodomised 10 years ago and he still sodomises now?
3. Why the BN leaders still have straight face and appear in public? And DPM has the gut going to New York to sit amongst the world leaders?
4. Why RPK is so brave in his sense of justice to the point of even got jail now?
5. Why there are still people proud of Kutty Mamak? What would you think historians would like to write about him?
May Allah be with you and set you free soon, Mr. Justice RPK.
http://www.aliran.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=
725:yet-more-turmoil-in-malaysia&catid=71:2008-6&Itemid=10
Yet more turmoil in Malaysia
Saturday, 20 September 2008 19:04
It is ten years ago since the birth of reformasi on 20 September 1998. Once
again, Anwar is due to appear in court – on 24 September. K George recalls
the proceedings of the first trial in which the judicial system did not
distinguish itself.
I am quite sure that all of you have been reading our media which has been
very faithfully highlighting the second case (or is it the third?) “sodomy
episode” that was supposed to have taken place in our beloved Bolehland.
More news and stories are expected to be published.
While we wait for them, allow me to refresh your memory on the events of the
first episode of sodomy. I hope you have noted that whenever some of the
Barisan Nasional leaders speak about the “second sodomy”, they compare it
with the first one, and readily admit that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the
Deputy Prime Minister at that time, was treated rather unjustly.
My recollections
I am 89 years old and at the frontier between life and death. My memory
betrays me on and off, hence, if I happen to miss any event, please do
pardon me.
Anwar was very active while he was in the university. He was a student
leader and then president of Abim, committed to social justice and
democracy. I have two books about Anwar. I do sympathise with him because
of the suffering and victimisation he was subjected to while fighting for
justice and freedom.
After Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad became the fourth Prime Minister, he invited
Anwar to join Umno in the early 1980s. Anwar happily accepted the
invitation and treated Mahathir as his “father”. He openly admitted that he
loved and respected Mahathir.
What displeased Anwar, though, was the squandering of huge sums of money on
‘white elephants’: the twin towers, Putrajaya, KLIA, etc. The fourth PM
improved Malaysia’s infra-structure, enriched the rich Malays and cronies,
undertook non-stop privatisation even of the most revenue-generating
state-owned assets with many clauses highly favourable to contractors and
cronies. I have never heard of such a thing happening in other countries.
At some point, Anwar the “son” tried to advise the “father” to change his
style of spending. But the fourth PM was averse to any advice from any
source or person. This, it appears, disgusted Anwar, the then Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Finance. Mahathir sensed that Anwar might contest
against him for the presidency of Umno. Well, Mahathir, as we all know,
neither accepts advice nor bothers about threats. He decided to get rid of
his so-called “son”.
The conspiracy
The story has it that Mahathir needed evidence to realise his goal. His
private secretary, it was speculated, managed to get five Umno members for
this purpose. They were told that the PM wanted to remove Anwar from the
cabinet and also to expel him from Umno. They were also allegedly informed
that “money is no problem”. One of the five members was one Raja Komando.
I had the opportunity to interview him for nearly 90 minutes. He told me
that he was asked to conjure up evidence that Anwar had committed sodomy and
leaked the nation’s secrets to foreign countries but Raja Komando’s reply
was that he would not commit such a crime and subsequently removed himself
from the pack of five and tendered his resignation from Umno.
He also told me that he refused to do it because he did not want to falsely
bring disgrace to Anwar’s family. Another story I was told by Raja Komando
was that a woman named Ummi allegedly sent a letter claiming that Anwar was
the father of a child born to the wife of his secretary and that Ummi was
paid some money for that information. There was yet another accusation
against Anwar by his wife’s driver that he was sodomised by Anwar. The
driver, of course, resigned and became a director of a business concern.
Well, the trial started in the court of Judge Augustine Paul, who was newly
promoted to hear this case. Anwar was charged with sexual abuse and
corruption. After more than 40 days of trial, Augustine Paul expunged the
so-called evidence connected to the mattress episode, without giving the
defence the opportunity to present their submission to the court, which I
understand, was unethical.
Corruption charge
What do you think was the corruption charge? Anwar Ibrahim, the DPM,
apparently told two police officers to investigate the writer of the letter
hoping to have this letter withdrawn. There was no transaction of money or
gifts involved but, the judge sentenced Anwar to six years’ imprisonment
without even granting him bail. The entire nation was shocked. No one
could reconcile with such a harsh sentence.
Trial in Ariffin Jaka’s court
While Anwar was undergoing his six-year sentence, he was again charged with
committing sodomy. During the course of the trial, the victim contradicted
himself by telling the court that he had not lodged any report to the
police, that he had not given any dates to anybody and that he had not been
sodomised by Anwar, which he repeated another two times. This one-time
sodomy was alleged to have been committed on three differing dates! At the
end of the trial, the judge told the court that, “I will make my decision
after perusing the evidence adduced. I am a Muslim and I am answerable to
Allah.” Then he adjourned the court.
On the day of judgment, the judge sentenced Anwar to 9 years’ jail to
commence consecutively after the completion of the six years. Well, what
choice did Anwar have? He appealed to the Federal Court.
Federal Court decision
As the date of judgment was approaching, there was a rumour that two out of
the three judges had decided to acquit Anwar. The date of judgment was set
for 2 September 2004. The night before that, something unforgivable
happened. A police officer allegedly approached the two judges and
requested that Anwar not be acquitted – but both the judges refused to
comply. I came across this allegation in the late MGG Pillai’s website. In
fairness to the police officer, I don’t wish to identify him. He is still
in service. But is this the function of the police – to pervert justice?
The BN politicians have been trying to impress on us that our police force
has changed for the better. May I ask how many politicians have read the
600-page report of the Royal Police Commission? Why has Abdullah not
implemented the most important recommendations of the commission: the
establishment of an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission
(IPCMC)? I don’t think the PM has any convincing answer except that the
police force is not happy to have the IPCMC for obvious reasons.
A few months ago, in a startling statement, Tun Hanif Omar, the retired IGP
drew the attention of the people that if a survey was carried out, it was
bound to disclose that at least 40 per cent of the Police Force would have
to be retrenched. This statement was carried by our media. If this is the
view of the former IGP himself, isn’t the public justified in persisting
with the negative perception of the police?
The “father’s” charade against the “son”
Having decided to get rid of Anwar, Mahathir assailed Anwar’s conduct and
character in the later part of 1998. He proclaimed that Anwar was immoral
and not fit to take over from him even before the court had convicted Anwar.
Mahathir was on record as having said more than once that “an accused person
remains innocent until proven guilty”. But in accusing Anwar of being
immoral, the PM deviated from his belief. He went on attacking that Anwar
was sexually immoral.
Anwar is well known, on 1 September 1998, Anwar was sacked from the Cabinet.
The next day at an emergency meeting of the Umno Supreme Council, Mahathir
told the meeting that his deputy was sexually immoral and hence not fit to
be the PM. The Supreme Council decided to expel him from the party. Hardly
anybody demanded any explanation, I was told.
Anwar’s sacking from the cabinet and Umno sparked the Reformasi movement and
unleashed mammoth demonstrations in support of Anwar. Mahathir kept on
harping that he had proof that Anwar was involved in immoral sex. An
outraged woman sent a letter to the media that if sexual abuse was a crime
in Umno, then 90 per cent of its leaders should be expelled. In my opinion,
it was a bit of an exaggeration!
Coming back to Anwar
On 20 September 1998, while Anwar was having a press conference together
with his supporters in his house the police draped in balaclava dramatically
swooped down on Anwar’s residence at 9.30pm and arrested him. He was
allowed an hour to get ready. He was taken to Bukit Aman, handcuffed and
blindfolded. Then one coward of a man entered Anwar’s cell and rained
brutal blows on him. A badly injured Anwar fell unconscious. A policeman
pulled the cowardly attacker away and told him to stop the torture.
Crowds turned up at the court the next day – 21 September – and waited in
vain. But Anwar was not produced in court. It took nine days before he was
produced in court. The nation was shocked to see a brutally attacked Anwar
who was badly injured. Anwar explained to the judge that he was assaulted
by somebody. It took months before a Commission of Inquiry could establish
that it was the IGP, Rahim Noor, who had inflicted the injuries, which
according to a doctor, who gave evidence to the Commission of Inquiry, could
have been lethal.
But, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was telling the world at large then that the
injuries had been self-inflicted! Rahim Noor told the Commission that the
PM was unaware of the assault. Are we to believe him? Did the IGP act on
impulse or did someone instructed him to deliver those lethal blows on
Anwar?
Had Anwar died in the cell what would have been the explanation from the
Prime Minister? Would he have made that ludicrous claim in his cynical
fashion that Anwar had induced it. But Mahathir who had repeatedly claimed
that Anwar was guilty of the crimes he was charged did not appear in
Augustine Paul’s court or Arifin Jaka’s court to give evidence.
My prayer
Based on my limited acquaintance with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, I believe
that he is a simple, honest and humble person, committed to social justice,
equitable distribution of wealth, racial harmony and, sympathetic to the
poor. During the last 10 years – yes, a decade – he has unjustly suffered a
lot.
The formation of Pakatan Rakyat is a great achievement for the nation.
There will be better and greater prosperity, racial harmony – yes, a better
Malaysia. The police have apparently tried to fix him up but they will fail
miserably in their attempt.
May God bless you, Anwar.
___
http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/90117
Samuel Goh Kim Eng
September 23, 2008
Let us be citizens who care
How the country now fares
Let all those concerned dare
Show their support that’s not bare
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 230908
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Tue. 23rd Sept. 2008.
splim
September 23, 2008
Just got news that RPK is sent to Kamunting. Immediately I sms my friend to attend the ISA forum tonite to show support. He declined. Not that he doesn’t support the Abolish ISA Movement. In fact he was at the Duta courts this morning to show support for RPK. But he said we shouldn’t waste our time organizing vigils and forums anymore. There should be a mass protest against the ISA.
I know you are organizing a Hartal ISA. Though I’ve said I’ll support, yet I’m doubtful if it’s going to be successful. Will a few thousands (I’m being optimistic) people staying at home noticeable?
But what if we can get 50,000 or more people marching again to the Istana to petition the King to release all the ISA detainees
Anyway I still hope we don’t have to resort to all these i.e if PR is going to form the Federal Govt in the near future.
jrajster
September 23, 2008
Forum alone is not enough to compel the government to repeal ISA. Probably we need another rally of thousands to make our point.
ciltra
September 23, 2008
I am very sad to hear about RPK.I read Haris article and it really made me wonder,what he said is true of us Malaysians.We signed,but it was not enough.I know I am retired,but surely there must be something more I can do for RPK than just sign a petition.Can I come for the forum tonight.If there is a mass walk, bet you I will be there.Please,let us do something to free RPK.
son of malaysia
September 23, 2008
we malaysian needs more people like RPK to lead us. i think the best way will be adil, pas, dap, muslim ngo, non muslim ngo, bar council and those who want to save this country to organise a big rally everywhere in the country to bring down once and for all this corrupted manager of our country.
flyer168
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
Just a thought….
How about the Bloggers getting Tun MM to also sign the petition & embed it in his chedet.com Blogsite ?
Afterall, he is also a Blogger with his huge followings, they could add to build the numbers we need for the petition towards our Bloggers & our icon YM RPK….we now have a commom cause, so let us all focus on the synergy potential!
lailee2872
September 23, 2008
Just send POWETFUL KONGTAU/BLACK MAGIC from Thailand or Laos..and make THIS MAMAK, NAJIS and BODOHWI MAMPUS and let AIDS crawls the skin of SYED BABI ALBAR..whatever HIS fucking NAME is….Stupid GOVERNMENT….Sure, 1 day, YOU WILL DIE A PAINFUL Death…Bloody FUCKERS from BN and UMNO
Markky
September 23, 2008
When Pakatan takes over the govt, Botak (Syed Hamid)should be put under ISA for protection bcoz so many people will be baying for his blood. Then he should be ordered to sleep on cement and be given food fits for dogs. After that, he can give us a press conference and as usual, lying and telling us how good life is in detention…
Of course, this is only a figment of my imagination bcoz after Pakatan takes over, ISA and Botak will be finished – sent to the dustbin of history, forgotten and buried.
Nina K
September 23, 2008
Yes, let’s have a mass protest on a weekend then definitely there would be a huge turnout. We can have all the forums, vigils etc but with the BN gomen, nothing will change for now!
Al Pacino
September 24, 2008
Forum alone is not enough to compel the government to repeal ISA. We need hundreds of thousands to walk the talk to make our point. Otherwise it is pointless! DO THE HARTAL!
Al Pacino
September 24, 2008
Forum alone is not enough to compel the government to repeal ISA. We need hundreds of thousands to walk the talk to make our point. Otherwise it is pointless! DO THE HARTAL! dON’T FORGET WE HAVE ONE GREAT OPPURTUNITY COMING OUR WAY. LETS WALK TO PAKL’S OPEN HOUSE, IF GOT TIME AND NO ROAD BLOCK SYED HAMID’S HOUSE. OOPS DON’T FORGET RAIS YATIM’S HOUSE.WE MAY PICK A POINT OR TWO FROM HIS THESIS.
anna brella
September 24, 2008
Sorry to hear RPK has been sent to that democratic obscenity, Hotel Kamunting. But as that song went, it was coming in the air one night wasn’t it?
So….how much more of this BN-farce are you People willing to take while sitting patiently ruminating on options on those non-committal fences while taking all the crap the BN-throw at you somewhat squarely on the chin or even cheek maybe, but….er…most very definitely, pointlessly I think on this matter/occasion.
It’s about priorities, isn’t it? So please go scream and shout and refuse to shut up until you fre RPK and also all the otehrs. Do something brave for RPK now and for all the others who fell for you before.
And maybe do something even more and really BIG on RPK’s birthday next week (on the 27th?)if he is still locked-up then.
Yes, go do a full one-day all and everything-stop HARTAL of some sort if you can organise it successfully. I am afriad I am not confident it will succeed, but don’t mind me please as I have been quite often wrong on several occasions before.
Or do something else smaller but just as smart and pointed everyday until RPK and all ISA detainess are released.
How about something so simple as everyone just simply stopping doing anything for just one mere hour every day, say between 12.00 noon and 1.00pm, and keeping to maintaining pin-drop silence for that period by staying put at home/their desks and simply pondering, reflecting, meditating or even just praying.
Make that 12.00 – 1.00pm hour’s total silence ring out LOUDLY everyday until its deafening silence shatters the foundations of BN’s Putrajaya.
So go for that BN-jugular with the same resolute, hardened ferocity as they have over the years gone, or will soon go for yours, your kin’s, your friends, and courageous, innocent bloggers/people like RPK and the Hindraf 5 who merely exercise their right to speak-out the truth as they see it, and especially when they feel compelled to do so in defence and protection of others who may be less able to do so.
So what are you going to do, People?
Are you going to discuss some more and blog some more on the blogosphere or are you going to do SOMETHING CONCERTED and tangible (but with no violence whatsoever) that really works to get RPK and ALL the other innocent aaBM now locked-up like animals freed and out of the vicious hands of those dishonourable lot some of you, yes you, elected into power and worse, left unchecked for so long.
Yes, I too am angry, so hey, that is my defence and also excuse fo this most certainly worthless polemic.
But still, as John said abstractly in another one of his songs: are you going to(continue to) learn how to kill so that you can live on that hill?
“Imagine Power To The People” John Lennon.
mosesfoo
September 25, 2008
Khalid Samad was a former ISA detainee back in 1988 under Operasi Lalang for about one year.