Yes, I too have placed, not only my money, but also my freedom on Anwar. And if Anwar fails to deliver his promise on 16 September 2008, not only he but I as well am headed for a fall. But I have confidence he will do it. And I have confidence that my stay in Kamunting will not be for two years but for a mere two weeks.
But if I am wrong…..well, then see you maybe in six or seven years time, because for sure Najib Tun Razak will not release me in 2010 when he becomes Prime Minister. What he would do, instead, would be to rollover my two-year detention another two years, and another two years, and another two years, until I am too old to think and write anymore.
Till we meet again, if we do meet again, take care and keep the flame burning. There is still a long fight ahead of us in bringing reforms to this beloved country of ours’ – RPK, in his ‘High stakes poker game or gunfight at the OK Corral?’ post of 6th September.
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RPK will be sent to Kamunting Detention Centre in Taiping, Perak today to begin his two-year detention under the Internal Security Act, reports Malaysiakini.
Hamid Albar signed the orders to send RPK to Kamunting last night.
I imagine RPK is already there.
There is much we can all do, if we want to do anything.
But it must not amount to tokenism.
Did we agree on Hartal?
Let me remind you of Fahmi”s 916 Hartal.
‘Hari ini aku berhartal. Maksudnya dari jam 6 pagi tadi sampai ke 12 tengahmalam nanti, aku ambil bahagian dalam satu tindakan mogok dan general stoppage of work.
Ertinya aku…
…tak keluar bekerja
…tak naik bas
…tak naik LRT
…tak bawa motor
…tak pergi pasar
…tak keluar beli suratkhabar
…tak pergi shopping
…tak beli apa-apa barang
…tak keluar makan
…tak keluar tengok wayang
…tak keluar lepak dengan kawan-kawan
…batalkan semua temujanji aku hari ni
…terpaksa cancel interview dengan media untuk cakap pasal Revolusi ‘48
…tak pergi acara sambutan Hari Malaysia hari ni
…tak pergi candle-light vigil malam nanti
…tak pergi parti housewarming kawan malam nanti
Aku hanya duduk kat rumah”
To hartal for a day, and revert back to normal the next would, in my view, be mere tokenism.
Hamid Albar would laugh and spit in our faces.
I need to know how far you people are prepared to go.
And I need to know fast.
Malaysianatheart
September 23, 2008
Haris,
Just tell us – how long and to what extent – I will do it for several days or weeks if necessary. Heck man – won’t be the first time I’ve lived on cream cracker biscuits!
God Bless you all!
splim
September 23, 2008
As I commented in another post, few thousands staying at home will not be noticeable. Get 50,000 or even 100K to march to Istana. I’m willing to work towards that
barry
September 23, 2008
Okay, I am in for the hartal for a day. Just let me know when.
ash
September 23, 2008
Some people believe that Malaysia is their backyard. They can dig up thorny rose bushes and replant them anywhere they please. With tax-payers money. The flowers are still gonna bloom, mark my words.
Alan Moore put forth this idea in his graphic novel V for Vendetta: “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
This was true within an Orwellian backdrop… (see the movie adaptation – believe me, worth your time) Even though I’d rather believe we aren’t in one now, this blunt, unsophisticated approach is what the government wants from us.
Giving it to them is like handing them a shovel. Oh bother. And we are so ready to give ’em hell.
Noone knows quite what to do now, do they Haris? I mean, besides waiting for the right time to hartal… How far are we prepared to go? Pretty darn far. But I’d like to submit that people who do volunteer/human rights NGO work, should hartal everything else except what they’re committed to. I think this is within the parameters of an effective hartal. Would love to hear dissenting arguments though.
This comment is here for me to demonstrate my own frustration at having to sit ducks. And of course to agree that we should send cards to Pete. Maybe meet in front of Kamunting and sing Rasa Sayang together. Not to take the mickey, but have you ever felt more ‘fond’ of your fellow Malaysian than after attending a vigil, or the stadium gathering in Kelana Jaya. This is the spirit in which I think I’ll choose to sit ducks.
bluesailor
September 23, 2008
Tell us what to do
ash
September 23, 2008
oops. i was randomly agreeing to send cards to RPK… multitasking ruins me. was in reply to a comment on anil netto’s blog. i have too many windows open.
but LETS send him cards!
Malaysian Wannabe Again
September 23, 2008
Haris
Let us from overseas know how we can help. This is a very sad day for justice. If there was an election tomorrow, I am sure the BN goons will be sent into oblivion.
Ben
September 23, 2008
I still have one week leave so no problem. But my kids still in school so do they hartal as well? If so, then must have family meeting tonight to break the news.
I must be a fair leader and seek their opinion too unlike “leaders” who run the country like their father’s own. So sad for RPK being sent to Kamunting but we must not lose hope.
But I hope his sacrifice will inspire us to be more vocal against the atrocities in this nation.
viveg
September 23, 2008
Haris Bro,
You know I am with you.. But I am flying off tonight for 3 weeks and I don’t know what I can do from there. But I’ve psyched my missus to stop going to work for if hartal is in place (the best I can do in the situation)
But I have to be honest after talking to some friends.. and knowing the attitude of Malaysians in general, that if u r going to call for a hartal of more than three days.., many will not buy it.
Melissa Kraal
September 23, 2008
Haris,
Spit in our faces he will that no-good Syed. Tell me, if signing petitions that take merely seconds using almost no energy and wasting no resources (i.e. time, work days, money) so difficult but for a few 20K people, do you really imagine for a second that even these 20K petitioners would put jobs on the line for even a day.
If they tried covering up their absense from work with a doctor-issued MC, that act still requires one leaving the house, seeing a doctor and paying the medic bills. Even if 1/3 of an office were to opt for Emergency leaves, bosses and employers would be raising red flags all over the place and issuing warnings and possible termination of jobs. How many of us are really that indispensable to the company we work for that it wouldn’t really matter. A very small percentage of the current workforce I dare say, Haris.
I am with the hartal Haris. I can AFFORD to be with you in this cause because of the flexibility my job offers me. I work for an american company and even in this KL office the americanized way of work is practiced: we don’t care how you do your job, where you do your job as long as it always meet the deadlines. I am all for the hartal because my job ALLOWS me to. I will stay home the whole day. Not drive. Not spend a cent. Not make a phone call. Not see friends.
How many more do you suspect can and more importantly, will do this?
How many is needed to have a profound impact?
limau
September 23, 2008
So far there has been about 20,000 signatures, what diffrence it will make if only 20,000 takes this stayin tindakaan, we should come out with something better, any suggestions please.
svsingam
September 23, 2008
I agree that hartal for just a day can be seen as mere tokenism.
Similarly, hartal by just a few hundreds or thousands will be seen as a joke more than a movement to make change happen. To be effective, there has to be such a major stoppage that no one can pretend it didn’t happen.
With such a stoppage, even one day would be enough.
I humbly submit that PP or even MT may not be able to harness that magnitude of People Power. Response to petitions is a clear indicator of what we could expect.
If the RPK Hartal is going to be anything like the MSM Hartal, maybe it’s better not to even begin.
Bersih was roused by a political party. Hindraf was perceived as a political force. If the RPK Hartal seeks to arouse that magnitude of People Power, maybe the active support of PR partners is necessary.
But will Anwar rock the tight rope he is currently walking?
Whatever the case, if the Hartal is on, you have my support.
Yee Poh Chai
September 23, 2008
What do you want us to do, do not forget there are others around the country as well, not just in KL
sam
September 23, 2008
do the hartal, sign the petition, write the letters, do the vigil, pressure anwar to get on with his promise…do everything you can…meanwhile, lets send a message to the man in kamunting…he cannot read all these comments here about how much we care for him and what we are doing…lets not forget the personal, human touch to help boost RPK’s morale…
We will continue the struggle to free RPK. Meanwhile, lets flood Kamunting with Hari Raya greeting cards addressed to RPK. Lets tell him to keep the hope and that we have not given up. Here is the address
Y.B. Raja Petra Kamarudin
Tempat Tahanan Perlindungan,
34009 Kamunting,
Taiping.
Perak
Malaysia
I am mailing my card today.
mei1
September 23, 2008
Haris, I think tonight forum will be a good place to discuss what can we do, after all two heads are better than one. Albar had ignored the call from the Bar Council that ISA will neither be repealed or reviewed, so we need to think other ways. If Hartal ISA, how do we go about it? Follow the gameplan?
RitchieLow
September 23, 2008
Whatever happened to the Band of Bloggers ? Reunite
again for a concerted effort to free RPK. Make it a campaign, dream up some action plans, post it on MT and set it in motion. As to the Hartal, count me in.
mankok
September 23, 2008
Whatever amount of suggestion,proposal, argument, debate, media expose going on on the ISA now, is definitely NOT at same level as during when Tan and Kok was inside.(..Kok even got to talk about the food)
The fact is showing up that; level of commitment to help brother or sister Malaysian differs according to the color of your Malaysian skin and if you speak Mandarin or not. (Dont mean to be Racial)
see earlier comment:
Mankok Says:
September 22, 2008 at 10:14 pm
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!
tkapple
September 23, 2008
dear HARIS,Hartal is agreat peaceful way of protest,however given the much larger society(population)today it seems a difficult task.How about an online petition to the KING,for a NEW govt n to abolish ISA at the same time ? we must make sure the petition gets HIGH LIGHTED every day ,on as many web sites as possible!
Interested Observer
September 23, 2008
Harris, whats happening, I thought news from the “mother of all meetings” was going to beak soon and its nearly 24 hrs now?? Plus the ultimatum to call for emergency sitting of parliament was due today as well?
Has DSAI failed or is he strining us a long ona a hope and a prayer whilst RPK and others languish in jail???
Apprecaite your update please!!!
son of malaysia
September 23, 2008
harris, what else can I do to help RPK? I had signed petition on the ISA, also to the Agung but still they misuse their power to send RPK to Kamunting insted of charge him in the court.
anything that I can contribute to his family, just let all of us know.
Peter
September 23, 2008
When and how long?
sam
September 23, 2008
ash, I wrote that appeal in anil’s blog…I`m writing it in as many blogs I can…we are not stopping the struggle to free rpk but I`m thinking of the thoughts and feelings of that man in kamunting…so, lets go on with whatever campaigns we have…but lets also send RPK a card this raya, which he will spend in the most un-raya place possible…just show him we care and we have not given up our struggles to free him, as he has freed our minds…
tx
hazel
September 23, 2008
just tell us the date and i will do it
mik
September 23, 2008
1000 will not have a desirable effect even if hartal for 10 days. 100,000 will hav considerable effect even if for one day. 500,000 will make the world notice. If ppl willing to travel all the way to gather for Bersih and hindraf, i don’t see why they cant do this hartal. Coordination is crucial. Please gather the leaders . Let the pakatan rakyat’s declare hartal. IM with u.
MAHESWARAN SUBRAMANIAM
September 23, 2008
rpk knew too much to set him free.now it is time to those informers OF RPK to spill the beans on the guilty ones who are in power.the least u can all do for RPK.AM I RIGHT?
Benji W
September 23, 2008
I am willing to do it…. But the marching or anything similar to a public grouping may just give the stupid govt the reason to FRU all of us…
We need to find a lawful and legal way to protest….
michael
September 23, 2008
Haris ,
I just don’t know what can we do collectively to ensure that we have THIS ACT ISA repeal .
How can the Goverment of today do this !!. To says that he will bring down the Govt. with force and other distructive means is absurd.
I am certain that we must contine to seek his release if we have to protest daily in our own way and to collective effort.
thinker
September 23, 2008
Malaysia boleh, i hope our justice will find it’s way back..
AuntyG
September 23, 2008
Where is Anwar??? RPK had betted his ALL on Anwar. If Anwar dont act fast, he could also be Kamunting-ED or Sg.Buloh-ED. Its Anwar’s do or die mission, so help us God
M. Morgan
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
One day of HARTAL would not suffice. IT must be nationwide and something that cripples the whole country …..are we all up to it?
I am in for whatever length of time.
Morgan
Veena
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
Maybe splim is right. Massive march. Again? I think a hartal is a great idea, i agree it might only be effective if its more than a few days. I wonder if the significant amount we need to make an impact will be willing to risk their jobs. I would like to think so, but i guess we have to be realistic if we dont want our efforts to be wasted. I agree with you, this is a travesty. Something needs to be done.
Does anyone know how many people Kamunting Detention Camp can hold?
su
September 23, 2008
You know I’ll do whatever.
And I think I’m going to quit telling you to stay safe. You probably don’t want to.
We have to go all out now, don’t we?
Truth Shall Prevail
September 23, 2008
On On Bro Haris
I am too sad to write anything
shar101
September 23, 2008
Haris,
On hindsight and after re-reading what RPK wrote above, I realised that HE KNEW about the present outcome if he was detained, bro.
And that we would somehow fail to garner massive support from civil society at the initial stage for a variety of reasons.
RPK is no ordinary Malaysian. He puts several politicians to shame by comparison in terms of righteous convictions with the indomitable will to succeed in his quests. Fortunately, his sense of commitment to upholding justice has rubbed off on some of us and to a larger degree, you, Z, etc.
Hence, “KEEP THE FLAME BURNING” was his prophetic rallying cry to pursue the cause.
So what do we do:
a)The Hartal ISA initiative needs to be re-strategised for maximum nationwide support and impact. I presume you’re already working on this.
b)What about a run on the local banks i.e. put your money in foreign banks instead. Mine already is, in fact.
c)Reniv suggested writing a story on RPK. Let’s do one which can be brought to the international arena.
d)Going bald? Patriotic1994’s idea.
e)More blog postings on BN’s incompetence, yadda, yadda. Yeah, obviously.
f)OBE’s going upside-down. My JG will be on ‘SOS’ mode
w.e.f. today.
Your call, bro.
uniikorn
September 23, 2008
hi Haris,
a suggestion,how about step by step approach
first day: switch off cell phones
second day:not going to any food outlets
third day:not going to any supermarkets or malls or movies
fourth day:simply stay home
p/s i did sign for both the petitions and managed to convince friends to sign too.
cheers.GOD Bless.
Paul Warren
September 23, 2008
No!!! Not Kamunting!!
It is Syed Hamid Albar who belongs there more than anyone.
Syed Hamid Albar who was not sure if he had signed the detention orders for Theresa and Tan of Sin Chew. Syed Albar who let the police take the crap.
Hartal! I say yes!!
My concern! Do the people really understand what the concerns are? Do they understand what the issues are?
Syed Hamid will be the curse of of all those who want UMNO to continue to lead when UMNO falls. Let him be cursed to rot while still alive from the toe up so that he can smell the rot of his own flesh!
The-Avathar
September 23, 2008
Hi Harris,
As mentioned earlier I am just waiting for you to announce the date. I will certainly do my part to hartal. OR Should we just march towards Kem Tahanan in Taiping and camp overnight?
elinalee
September 23, 2008
Haris,
I agree 1 day will not be effective. Personally I am willing to hartal for a week, or more if need be. More important is whether we can have enough participation to meet the objective. Assuming only the 20k plus people who signed the petition participate in the strike, will it be an exercise in vain? Bear in mind it is a lot easier to sign a petition then to stay away fm work. I apologise for all the questions. I think it is a good idea but I worry that we have not done enough to sell to the people.
Thanks, Haris. I admire your passion and untiring effort to push for a better Malaysia. I have become an ardent follower of yr blog.
Chia Chin Yau
September 23, 2008
Count my family in! Tell us when and how.
to Syed Hamid, and those who are involved in sending RPK to Kamunting:
Your soul will be forever burnt!
Drachen
September 23, 2008
Are there any companies linked to SHA?
Angela Ooi
September 23, 2008
Haris, count me in to do what ever it takes to help our Raja Petra. I am absolutely heart broken cos I expected him to be released today. I must go squash asap to out my anger and frustration. My thoughts and prayers are with RPK and his family!
delcapo
September 23, 2008
Home Ministry worked thu the night to give the order…
Order superscedes today’s case… therefore “events overrides matters” & the hearing being “academic”…
You tell me non-political? Syed Hamid…. you not involved in ISA decisions??
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http://delcapo.wordpress.com/
gooeyglobs
September 23, 2008
Haris, I am already on Hartal from now. Just returned from my appointment. Let us all go for it. Tomorrow will be Hartal for me as well.
Use sms is faster. Tell all our friends and relatives.
Victor
September 23, 2008
I am ready. We are ready. I will use whatever resources I have to make sure that the Hartal message goes far and wide.
Hartal! Launch it!
Dennis
September 23, 2008
I don’t mean to be pessimistic … but I don’t think 50k ppl, or even 100k ppl staying at home, would make big enough of an impact … Simply because the vast majority of the ppl would not notice this, UNLESS these 50-100k ppl are all from a single location, which is quite unlikely.
I think we need some action that is more visual, but without being construed as doing anything illegal. Something that would allow us to get the attention of the masses, and allows us to spread our message.
Well, I’m all for supporting this cause, whatever method which is finally decided on .. but I just hope we can do something that makes big enough of an impact.
seanang
September 23, 2008
Decentralized Hartal Groups
Greetings Guys,
My suggestion is for all of us who are reading this blog to come out with an independent plan for a National Hartal. It can any form of boycott. The idea is so that the smaller groups can sustain itself without relying on a central master planner. Besides under current situation, everyone is vulnerable. The smaller groups, can have one leader with 2-3 members.
People’s Parliament can play the role to synchronize the activites. There will be impact if things happened on the same day with wide coverage by the press. It should be a guerilla-based warfare, so to speak. I agree with haris’s terminology – Hartal Standby Mode.
Why not you guys recruit 2-3 friends, have a meeting, and come out with a plan READY for execution?
Charlie Joe
September 23, 2008
I’m on Haris….
Yes… I think we should all contribute our time now, also to dig up about Syd Hmd Albar – all his past – wine, women, song, if any, all Sykt’s related to him,, all the ‘pies’, his fingers are in.. and so on. We got to give this shithead a piece of his own…
We’ve tolerated him for too long and this is the final straw… HAVE NO MERCY ON THIS SCUM…
Khoo Gaik Cheng
September 23, 2008
Haris,
Please let me know what I can do to help as a Malaysian living overseas. And I agree…a one-day hartal isn’t going to be much. It’s got to be nation-wide and it’s got to involve everyone: schools, private sector, government sector,everyone. And it’s got to be well-organised and have broad outreach (which will take time).
If I want to send Raja Petra a card, where do I send it to?
Thanks for all your good work. My thoughts are with the ISA detainees.
Blogreader
September 23, 2008
I’ll support a 2nd bigger, more massive Yellow Wave march to Istana.
Its my Malaysia too
September 23, 2008
As i write, i see 38/39 responses to haris’s appeal…his constant, incessant and deafening plea since the arrest of RPK, Teresa and hoon cheng for us to stand together and face this heineous situation as ONE!
Folks, wake up…realise that an atrocity is once again being systematically executed before our eyes. Realise that each one of us have a god-given singular right to do something, to make a change, a difference, to speak out..
How much more is it going to take? How many more RPK’s are to be sacrificed before we wake from our slumber.
The nation has not needed each and every one of us so critically…so desperately as she does now. When we stand together, as ONE…our voices WILL be heard.
You have to make an unequivocal promise.. please do it NOW!
Ivan
September 23, 2008
As many have mentioned, this would only be effective if done on a large scale (a majority of our population?) and done for at least a few days. Only then would the country be able to feel the clot.
I say that everyone puts an end to their fear and go for it!
Keep up with the details please.
Sagaladoola
September 23, 2008
When?
Yusmar
September 23, 2008
The Pen is certainly mightier than the sword….Haris…I am ready…and am very sure many are too. Just say the word and let’s do this for RPK.
In Solidarity
Kenny Gan
September 23, 2008
Harris,
To answer the contention by Mankok, it is not colour of skin which determines how the public reacts to an ISA arrest. Both Tan and Teresa evoke great public sympathy and outrage because they are totally innocent and undeserving of such detention. The fact that they are female also helps (it’s still a gender based world).
There’s far less sympathy for the Hindraf5 because they fight only for Indians and unfortunately, they also used extremist language like ‘ethnic cleansing’ and ‘cannot rule out armed struggle.’
RPK must be portrayed as a true Malaysian who fights for all and imprisoned because he stands for truth and justice against a corrupt regime.
Harris, in order not the dilute the sympathy for Raja Petra you have to decouple the campaign for his release from Hindraf5. This is the hard fact although I’m going to get knocks for this.
Hartal action for 3-4 days is not going to work as it may be injurious to the participants. It’s better to promote Hartal for 1 day with as widespread participation as possible. The boycott should be for work only, not for eating outside or leisure activities. You have to be realistic about this.
In order to get widespread support we have to get the 3 opposition political parties to make the call. The hartal should be to abolish ISA not specifically to free RPK or there’s be not enough support.
The campaign to free RPK is going to take time. Accept this and plan well. Jumping into knee jerk responses is not going to work.
Sambal muncha
September 23, 2008
In the subcontinent, hartals have become a national pastime, as it’s the only means availabe for both the ruling and opposing parties to communicate their positions. politicians . and it’s often participated by tens of millions at a time
Yes it hurts businesses and services. But do we have a choice?
fergie
September 23, 2008
I am just a retiree in Penang so no problem for me but how do I round up enough people in Penang to make a difference? Any suggestions? If action is IMMEDIATE we really have to get going. I am supportive ALL the way!
fergie
September 23, 2008
Anwar and PR are the ones who ought to be acting fast! They would make a lot of difference to the poor souls in Kamunting.
SK
September 23, 2008
Tell us what to do, besides sending card to RPK, besides sms/emailing to friends re petitions to free RPK, besides getting more people to read MT, tell us what to do ?
Jules
September 23, 2008
What ManKok wrote is correct …
“Whatever amount of suggestion,proposal, argument, debate, media expose going on on the ISA now, is definitely NOT at same level as during when Tan and Kok was inside.(..Kok even got to talk about the food). The fact is showing up that; level of commitment to help brother or sister Malaysian differs according to the color of your Malaysian skin and if you speak Mandarin or not. (Dont mean to be Racial)”
This is because the Chinese papers and also The Star made it big. In RPK’s case, the Malay dailies won’t give a flying banana at best. At worse, they’ll go rah rah and write a “padan muka” prejudiced report (as always).
Hartal ISA …
1) Staying home is not a solution; not many can afford to risk their jobs.
2) Hit them where it matters: their greed, their pockets. What businesses are they in, that we can BOYCOTT? What investments are their cronies in? BOYCOTT! Difficult for utilities like electricity, but there’re lots of other product brands which offer substitutes eg petrol, banking, insurance … visit Rocky’s Bru for an idea of what Khazanah’s vested interests lie.
3) BOYCOTT the gomen controlled msm. Everyone can do that. Keep doing it and their ratings will fall. Their money comes from advertising dollars. No advertiser likes bad ratings. Let us control the msm instead of them controlling us. Go for The Sun. It’s the lesser of all evils. If we beef up its readership, advertisers may consider it as their preferred media over other English msm.
4) I’m not familiar with the gomen politicians’/cronies’ businesses. Does anyone know? Put up a list of products/services that we can BOYCOTT.
All these BOYCOTT strategies don’t require us to be visible. And therefore, minimize personal risks.
Insha’allah, the effects will be felt. Some more immediately, others within a few months.
Peace to all.
hazel
September 23, 2008
I am very depressed and frustrated since the news of RPK been sent to Kamunting, where is Anwar? Can we still trust Pakatan? They said they will take over by 916 what happen now?? I am fed up of waiting, take action now please MR ANWAR.
Meng
September 23, 2008
It must be a concerted effort. All Trade union, Workers union from the transport, Banking, Chamber of Commerce, and all NGOs must be involved. Just imagine Mas, the Port workers and Banking hartal a day is enough to cripple the country.
sonny
September 23, 2008
Suggest let’s do it on a weekend, so lots more people don’t have conflict of family interest.
Daniel
September 23, 2008
Kenny Gan,
You said, “The boycott should be for work only, not for eating outside or leisure activities. You have to be realistic about this.”
My question to you is, why not eating outside and not taking any leisure activities are not realistic? What’s so difficult to spend a day or two at home and what’s so difficult to eat at home? I don’t want to get too hard on you because we should UNITE, not fight. Imagine those ISA detainees eating food “slightly better than dog food” (maybe worse, we don’t know) and lose their freedom.
You still have the luxury to eat your own cooking (or your wife’s or parents’ cooking) and sitting on a comfortable sofa watching DVD at home.
Is that very torturing?
Jerry
September 23, 2008
Haris,
My opinion is that a Hartal will not be effective unless there are overwhelming numbers to hit where it hurts (even for a day).
And as some have pointed out, many still need to put food on the table and just cannot afford to lose their jobs even for such an important cause….the push has not come to shove yet, for people to truly feel the fear for their future in this current climate. Yes, people are hurting but I don’t see it to an “extreme” extent yet.
At this moment, I can only think of peaceful marches of protest against this evil government. Doing it often enough will bring the necessary worldwide publicity and attention.
And of course, to continue blogging and spreading the message not only through words but also through images wherever possible (images of the decadence and wastage that this government is an active participant of).
My 2 sens.
danet7882
September 23, 2008
Dear Harris, we need something stronger than this.. Doing Hartal at home is just like wasting our effort only.. Nobody would care and even knows..
Something more drastic or eye catching.. better still if the foreign media could witness it.. see what happen at Thailand recently, they caught the worldwide media when they break through the barrier and spend nights inside the PM compound…
harris, find a better solution
A true Malaysian
September 23, 2008
Boycott shopping for Hari Raya will do. Commoner like me still need to work to ‘cari makan’.
So, boycott going to shopping complexes from now until Hari Raya holidays over.
No Hari Raya for us this year.
ALBACHAMPUR
September 23, 2008
OH TUHAN YANG MAHA ESA!
ADAKAH INI HADIAH BULAN RAMADHAN DAN BALASAN KEPADA SEORANG INSAN YANG MULIA BERSUARA DEMI DEMOKRASI DINEGARA YANG TERCINTA INI.RPK, KAMI SENTIASA BERDOA KEPADA TUHAN SUPAYA YANG MULIA RPK AKAN DI BEBEASKAN SECEPAT MUNGKIN BERSAMA SAMA LAIN LAIN TAHANAN ISA.
INSTUTUSI KEHAKIMAN TELAH DI CEMARKAN!
MY DEAR LORD PRESIDENT,SENIOR JUDGES.HIGH COURT JUDGES, JUDGES, MAGISTRATES, LAWYERS, IMAM IMAM, TOK GURU, FATHERS, GURUJIS, REVEREND MONKS,LECTURERES,JOURNALIST,POLITICIAN AND PEACE LOVING MALAYSIAN! WHERE IS OUR CONSCIENCE! WAKE UP ! CHANGE THE MIND SET OF THE PEOPLE OF MALAYSIA.RPK IS NOT A THREAT TO THE NATION. THE DANGER IS IN WITHIN THE RULLING PARTY.PEROMPAK TAK KENA HUKUMAN TETAP SAKSI YANG MELAPORKAN KEJADIAN ROMPAK DI HUKUM! WHERE IS THE JUSTICE!
GOD WILL PUNISH! I AM GOING INTO MEDITATION. NO MORE NEWS READING.BOYCOTT EVERYTHING WHICH OPPOSING THE DEMOCRACY! LETS OUR VIBRATION REACH RPK! HE IS NOT ALONE!
FREE THE GREATEST MIND OF OUR ERA!
RocketScience
September 23, 2008
Hi Haris
Let us know what we need to do. Lets show this BN idiots who actually rule this country. They represent us. THEY REPRESENT US. They are nothing without us. Lets teach them a lesson.
I say lets go all out. Stay at home. Let the big coorperations suffer. Let the business suffer. Let the stock market crash.
How many thousands are they going to put under ISA.
There should be no leader for this hartal. We are all init together. If the government wants to talk to some one they need to talk to all of us.
Lets see how botak reacts.
Many of us had said that the “Rakyat” will teach the BN a lesson. Lets see who can walk the walk now after all the talk has been done.
Bring it on!
Blogreader
September 23, 2008
Really guys, think bout this, a second BIGGER and MORE MASSIVE YELLOW WAVE! And given RPK’s background, YELLOW is simply the color he DESERVES! We’ll march. It doesnt matter that it seems now we have nowhere to march to. We’ll just march! In yellow! In different skin colors! With one aim! To seek for RPK’s release!
All PR leaders should also join in! All honest and just Muslim Groups shall also join in! And there shall be banners that says:
“WE UNDERSTAND ISLAM BETTER AFTER READING RPK!”
“RPK LOVES ISLAM! SO DO WE!”
“RPK IS A TRUE MUSLIM!”
“RPK BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND OTHER RELIGION PRACTITIONERS!”
RPK needs supports not only from his blog readers. He needs supports from leaders, groups, associations, and religious authorities!
And by organising this, people, even those in overseas can contribute a magnificent amount by creating a greater awareness of this INJUSTICE being done on RPK!
We’ve had BERSIH MARCH. We’ve had HINDRAF MARCH. I reckon now is the time for a RPK MARCH! A hartal doesnt seem the right thing to do. It’s another soft approach. And it seems Anwar Ibrahim, PR leaders and all just Malaysians have been using very soft approach in dealing with these hardcore criminals from BN.
In my opinion, I believe not only Syed Hamid will spit in our faces. RPK would too. Because by staying at home doing a hartal, it’s simply no balls!
We need to show our teeth! Indians will be there! Chinese will be there! Buddhists will be there! Hindus will be there! Muslims will be there! Singhs will be there! Ibans will be there! Malays will be there! Bumiputras will be there! And we ALL shall be there!
And on that day, the screens of CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, and papers all over the world shall see YELLOW everywhere! And those in UK, US, India, NZ, Australia, China, HK, every bloody where in the world, will march with us Malaysians to rectify an injustice done to a true muslim!
Some muslims are doing great harm to the social life, security, economy and misunderstanding on the Islam religion in the world. RPK didnt.
And i suggest we appraoch our foreign friends who are vocal, to read through RPK’s articles now available on Malaysia Today and decide whether do they want to support our fight for the release of RPK! And muslim scholars around the world too should be approached and requested to decide if RPK DID or DID NOT insult Islam!!
I think, this, is the right direction we should all look into. We need to carry out an action that carry our balls, like how RPK has always done. Not by leaving our balls at home!
mauryaII
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
HARTAL is our way of sending the message to the Barisan Neraka that we, the rakyat, are really disgusted and fed up with their way of governing the country, especially in the use of the ISA to detain innocent people.
I believe that even if the Hartal does not encompass the whole population of the country, it would still send the required message.
Fahmi Reza’s 16 point Hartal is quite comprehensive. If we can just pick 8 of the most potent points (if not all) and harness those in the most effective manner, that should send to the powers of the day that we, the rakyat, do care for RPK and are willing to sacrifice a bit for him and the other detainees.…
His 16 points may be condensed into the following broad areas:
1. don’t go to work – just stay at home
2. avoid using public transportation
3. avoid shopping during the Hartal period
4. avoid going to entertainment outlets and restaurants
5. avoid even errands of a personal nature
Of the above five, the most potent one is the suggestion not to work on the proposed day/days. That alone would cripple the public,private and the commercial sectors.
It is also the most difficult one to enforce because not everyone can afford not to work. Moreover they might have to face the music when they return to work.
Points 3, 4 and 5 are the easy ones. Being of a personal nature, they can be carried out easily and effectively if every concerned citizen makes it his/her duty to make the Hartal a success.
Point 2 is interlinked with the first point. The impact on the transportation system and the resultant fallout in terms of revenue lost would send the appropriate message to all concerned.
In my earlier comment I suggested that parents should not send their children to schools on Hartal day(s). This would help to instil in our future generation that they too have a stake in the future welfare of the country. This would also drive home the point to every household why classes were not held.
Haris, my family and I are with you and others on holding Hartal. Please take the lead and inform us. If it is not successful on the first attempt, do not give up.
As RPK says, ” Keep the flame burning.”
Patricia
September 23, 2008
I’m in – but then, it’s easy for me. I stay at home anyway. All I need to do is to not go out at all!
But I hear what the others are saying here. If it is just us, what kind of message would it be? If we go by the number of signatures on that petition to free RPK, then we’re totally wasting our time.
Sonny above seems to have an idea of sorts: do it on a weekend. No great decision as to whether to go to work or not. BUT STAY HOME!
That may seem like nothing, but it would help fence-sitters see how many people are willing to do it. And just might give us the momentum we need for a second round?
Just like the election results did (many people now say that given the chance again, they would change their vote and vote for PKR)
Just a thought.
Pat
cko
September 23, 2008
LET’S DO IT! I am ready to do whatever I can. For maximum impact, Hartal should be more than 1 day, either a week or two, or repeated weekly. Pubicise it as we go along and am sure more people will come on board.
We must start and not worry about the impact. Together with prayers, God will take care of that. If we don’t do anything, guess who will laugh loudest?
Reniv
September 23, 2008
HOLD YOUR HORSES ON THE HARTAL ON RPK GAUGING FROM THE RESPONSES ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR A NATIONAL HARTAL. WE NEED A BIT MORE PLANNING. “STRATEGY IF NOT IT BE TRAGEDY” AND FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.
THE HARTAL WOULD GET MORE SUPPORT AND EXPOSURE IF THE HARTAL IS ABOUT ABOLISH OR REPEAL ISA ONCE AND FOR ALL TIL WE GET RID OF IT. I AM QUITE SURE THE GET SUPPORT FROM THE HINDRAF 5 AND OTHERS.
THE GOVERNMENT IS SO MUCH SMARTER THAN I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT, FIRST THEY ARREST ALL THREE, RPK, TERESA KOK & JOURNALIST TAN THAT IS TO GET EVERYONE WORK UP AND ADRENALINE FLOWING. THE FIRST RELEASE COMES WITH 24 HRS, THAT CALM & APPEASE A CERTAIN GROUP OF RAKYAT, ONE WEEK LATER THEY RELEASED TERESA KOK IT SURE APPEASED DAP AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF TERESA SUPPORTERS. SO WHEN SYED HAMID ALBAR SIGN THE DETENTION ORDER, HE KNOWS A LOT OF SPEND FORCE COULD NOT REACT TOO MUCH.
THIS IS HOW I SEE IT THOSE DETAINED JI ALMOST FORGOTTEN RAKYAT ALMOST COLD, HINDRAF 5 ARE LIKE CHARCOAL STILL BURNING AS FOR TAN & TERESA SUPPORTERS ANGRY BUT NOT TOO ANGRY. WE HAVE TO FAN IT TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRE RESULT. LET’S START PLANNING & TALKING, GO ON A ROAD SHOW IF YOU MUST TO EDUCATE THE RAKYAT THE EVIL OF ISA.
the reb
September 23, 2008
there are many things to do to hartal ISA.
one suggestion is to email the BN mps. if as many as one million internet users can altogether email the BN mps with a standard prepared email to condemn the use of ISA and to abolish it, imagine we will jam (or actually spam) up the BN mps email accounts and render them useless. innundate them and deluge them as a mark of protest. send the same email to government departments like the home ministry.
wandererAUS
September 23, 2008
“Do on to others as others, will do back on you”
Let this be a reminder, to our non-performing balding Home Minister. Make sure, we bury BN and him, before they have the pleasure to extend the another 2 years of detention on RPK.
Wish you all, a successful Hartal ISA
Sunz
September 23, 2008
I’m afraid i agree with svsingam on engaging PR as a political ally to call forth support for Hartal ISA and RPK. But it’s a gamble for them, and they seem to have many gambles playing out.
Will things work out?
Either way, set a date and i’ll comply with the hartal.
No innocent should be put in jail. Ever.
pillars
September 23, 2008
Harris,
Perhaps we could start once a week first. Say every sundays (so the kids still can go to school).
But i am pessimist if we inform people through the net only. Majority of poeple are not netizens. Print lots of pamphlets and distribute them.
God bless you Harris
arianna
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
Hartal ISA? I believe mass boycotting of any BN/leaders-organised functions/activities would be effective. Including private functions these leaders officiating.
We should exercise caution not to aggravate the already ailing economy further by punishing the private sector unnecessarily with exception to the MSM and their likes.
Pick a specific colour as a sign to this protest.What say we start by boycotting the govt’s open houses.
By the way, what’s happening to the signature drive for RPK? I signed them too.
Take care.
Disgusted
September 23, 2008
Harris, Let flood AAB and Syed Hamid’s open house this Hari Raya. Let’s wear the “RELEASE RPK” t-shirts or colourful buttons. Let’s be peaceful and get the real message across. We don’t need to mogok but a sign of unity of Rakyat Power. You can get people of good captions for wearing.
mankok
September 23, 2008
In response to Kenny Gan September 23, 2008 at 2:04 pm.
Kenny says it’s not color/type as contended -maybe gender (no mention of the yellow guy or anything like that)
But Kenny did think it’s ok for the (the black guys) because Hindraf mentioned “armed struggle”.
That was about all that kenny saw of ISA.
Hello..Kenny,you totally ignored the “brownboys” (majority in the ISA). That’s because you blanket blame them as Islamic Terrorist.But try reading this:
http://www.rockybru.com.my/2008/07/when-isa-detainees-daughter-dies.html
Now, using your own word ,who’s “contending” ?
allen cheong
September 23, 2008
Dear Haris,
When the country is in its darkest hour, God gave us ppl like you, RPK, Zorro and all those bloggers who are not afraid to stand for a just and fair Malaysia for all Malaysians. RPK’s ” High Stakes Poker ” and ” Hari Reformasi ” as well as your prompting of the crowd shouting during the 0308 GE ceramahs with ” Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia ” really bring tears to my eyes. You are on top of my list of ppl I would love to meet and shake hands with because I can see and sense from the videos I watched that when you fight for all Malaysians, you fight with your heart. For this, there is no other way I can show my gratitude than to be on standby mode for Hartal. I will begin when you say so and stop only when you say so. We have to do something for RPK. That cheeky monkey deserves our support. Get him out of Kamunting!!!
zewt
September 23, 2008
i remember a call to dress yellow last year or something. i was the only fella walking around in my brazillian jersey that day.
malaysians to do a hartal?… kiss my ass. malaysians deserve to be treated in this manner.
PSPP
September 23, 2008
Step on it please, DSAI and Pakatan Rakyat.Our fellow Malaysians are going through hell in Kamunting.Their only crime being that the spoke up for truth ,justice and a better tomorrow for all of us.We pray for RPK and the Hindraf5 that God gives them and their families strength to endure this .We will pray at Masjids,Churches,Temples,Gurdwaras and in our hearts till they are released.We will be one race in our mission to see that they get justice.We will be strong and commited in this….WE ARE MALAYSIANS.
southall
September 23, 2008
Harris,
Use the word Day of prayer and fasting, Hartal is too harsh a word.
Malaysians from all religions should converge to thier respective places of worship be it a mosque,churches, chinese/buddisht/indian temples or gurudwaras, go in large numbers all over the country , stay away from work , no business, no school but abstain from food and spend the day all day praying/meditating.
Have it widely publiced both locally and internationally. Tell people why they should and are doing it, it is for the good of our country MALAYSIA, the country is ill and we it’s children are fasting and praying for its full recovery and wel being.
Humans when thier dear ones are ill or are suffering, when all fails, always resort to the power of prayer and this is what we need.
Farida
September 23, 2008
Sonny, had you been in the court today to listen to RPK’s case, as I was, you would not opt for a weekend. Listening to the arguments put forth, you would want to hartal every day until RPK is released.
A man’s life is the issue, a man who has given his all for us and for the country and you can only spare a weekend?
RPK is too good for this country and for us.
Haris, count me in.
Muhammad Firdaus Christopher
September 23, 2008
Dear brother Haris,
My apologies for the late comment as I was too devastated with the actions of Hamid Albar signing the papers to amend the charge under ISA which led to Pete being detained under the freaking Minister’s discretion.
I just got back from the grotto and my heart really bleeds for Marina & the kids. Eventhough she will be seeing Pete tomorrow at Kamunting, one can only imagine the pain & suffering that Pete, Marina & the kids are going through this ordeal. What did he do to go through all this, by exposing the TRUTH for all to read ?
If you ask me, I had enough of the shit politics from both BN & PR and if there is indeed a change in administration, then be done with it, and start governing the nation. Enough is enough and we, the RAKYAT, are suffering from this political scumbags who keep on talking with little action. Whatever it is, Pete put his hopes on Anwar & PR, and they better get their act together FAST and once the takeover materializes, they need to release Pete and all detained under ISA at once.
TALK IS CHEAP and I mean from the politicians ! I am definitely in for the HARTAL and will gather my comrades to ensure that it is spread around.
Count me in & God Bless,
Christopher
P/S : Sorry for my tone today but I am really pissed off today.
CUCU
September 23, 2008
Haris, l support u 100%.
Mari cabar si Botak tu…suruh dia tangkap kita semua dan hantar kita ke Kemunting, kita mahu beri sokongan pada RPK..beliau seorang WIRA bagi semua bangsa di negara ini. Tunjuk pada si Botak tu dia dah melampau sangat menyalah guna akta ISA. Kita sama-sama ada mulut..APA ??? dia boleh cakap yang bukan-bukan, boleh bohong, boleh tuduh sebarangan, SO WHAT..tak bagi orang cakap BENAR. Cakap benar..tangkap…apa dah jadi ni..negara ni dah tak ada LAW ke ??
Adakan Perhimpunan besar-besaran membebaskan RPK….adakan tujuk perasaan damai di seluruh negara. Percayalah langkah yang seterusnya yang akan diambil si Botak & Bodowi tu ialah tangkap DSAI..tengoh lah… Tapi dengan kuasa seluruh RAKYAT MALAYSIA, pasti dia orang tak berani tangkap, dia orang takut kalah, dia orang kedekut. Jika tak jadi lagi, guna lah C4 dan “BOM” dia orang macam dia orang “BOM” si Altantuya yang kasian tu.
BETUL TAK RAKYAT MALAYSIA…………… ??????
Patriotic1994
September 23, 2008
I sent this email to my colleagues,
“There will be shaving ceremony nationwide, to lend support to RPK who was arrested under ISA. Many are demanding his release with many brilliant ideas. Phone calls, fax, and emails will be flooding the PM office this few weeks.
I ask your supports to do the same, to participate in this “flooding”, to make our country a better place for everyone.
BTW, this is no laughing matter. If you laugh, you shave.
All are waiting and all are in standby mode. So prepare yourself!”
wernnee
September 23, 2008
hartal won’t be noticeable..
I’ll walk for RPK…
The Lordship
September 23, 2008
Haris,
No matter what, life has to go on. People just got to travel, work, eat etc. Hartal will not be fruitful at all.
As a muslim, I pray that the tyrants will see their erroneous ways and cruelties.
And yes, as suggested by some, a peaceful march may be effective.
taib1000
September 23, 2008
http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/29169.html
A German’s point of view on Islam
A man whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism.
“Very few people were true Nazis “he said,” but many enjoyed the return of German pride, and many more were too busy to care. I was one of those who just thought the Nazis were a bunch of fools. So, the majority just sat back and let it all happen. Then, before we knew it, they owned us, we had lost control and the end of the world had come. My family lost everything. I ended up in a concentration camp and the Allies destroyed my factories.”
We are told again and again by “experts” and “talking heads” that Islam is the religion of peace, and that the vast majority of Muslims just want to live in peace. Although this unqualified assertion may be true, it is entirely irrelevant. It is meaningless fluff, meant to make us feel better, and meant to somehow diminish the spectre of fanatics rampaging across the globe in the name of Islam. The fact is that the fanatics rule Islam at this moment in history.
It is the fanatics who march. It is the fanatics who wage any one of 50 shooting wars worldwide. It is the fanatics who systematically slaughter Christian or tribal groups throughout Africa and are gradually taking over the entire continent in an Islamic wave. It is the fanatics who bomb, behead, murder, or honor killers. It is the fanatics who take over mosque after mosque. It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. The hard quantifiable fact is that the “peaceful majority”, the “silent majority”, is cowed and extraneous.
Communist Russia was comprised of Russians who just wanted to live in peace, yet the Russian Communists were responsible for the murder of about 20 million people. The peaceful majority were irrelevant. China ‘s huge population was peaceful as well, but Chinese Communists managed to kill a staggering 70 million people.
The average Japanese individual prior to World War II was not a warmongering sadist. Yet, Japan murdered and slaughtered its way across South East Asia in an orgy of killing that included the systematic murder of 12 million Chinese civilians; most killed by sword, shovel, and bayonet. And, who can forget Rwanda, which collapsed into butchery? Could it not be said that the majority of Rwandans were “peace loving”?
History lessons are often incredibly simple and blunt, yet for all our powers of reason we often miss the most basic and uncomplicated of points: Peace-loving Muslims have been made irrelevant by their silence.
Peace-loving Muslims will become our enemy if they don’t speak up, because, like my friend from Germany, they will awaken one day and find that the fanatics own them and the end of their world will have begun.
Peace-loving Germans, Japanese, Chinese, Russians, Rwandans, Serbs, Afghanis, Iraqis, Palestinians, Somalis, Nigerians, Algerians, and many others have died because the peaceful majority did not speak up until it was too late.
As for us who watch it all unfold; we must pay attention to the only group that counts; the fanatics who threaten our way of life.
http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/29169.html
thinking
September 23, 2008
Haris,
I think a lot of people want to send a clear message of protest to the Government that they are upset and angry. But they will stay silent and sit on the fence until they know how this message will be delivered through the Hartal.
At a time like this more than any else, we must be even more careful to make sure that we have carefully weighed all our options. I agree that the time for action is now, but at the same time, I urge everyone to remain restrained and exercise caution until we have a clear course of action.
I can see on this thread alone that there are many people here who have made up their mind and are all for the Hartal, even if they don’t know what form the Hartal will take. That is a good thing. But if PP wants the Hartal to have its desired effect, it is the silent fencesitters alluded to above which must be reached. It is them who must be convinced. But how?
I think most of these fencesitters will only agree to the Hartal if its form and substance is in line with their values and beliefs, something that they believe is worth wagering their livelihoods, security and futures. Because for some of them, that’s the sacrifice it’s going to require. It is these concerns which must be addressed in order to get their support.
We should not be so quick to condemn others for being unwilling to risk something if we ourselves are not willing to do it if we are in their positions. We cannot assume that the cause we stand for is the same one that others share.
Likewise, for those people who say they want to do something, let me just say that in order for “something” to have a significant desired impact, very likely it’s going to involve sacrifice on all our parts. There is no such thing as Hartal at my or your convenience. Otherwise, the Hartal will never get off the ground.
Collaboration and consultation is key in getting the grassroots’ support. The Hartal leaders need listen to the people, feedback to central HQ and to explain to the people the reason behind the Hartal. And as more becomes known/is revealed, the Hartal leadership needs to show itself flexible in adapting to people’s concerns. Without all these things and support from the wider masses, I don’t think we could have a successful Hartal.
Am I saying we should call off the Hartal just because it seems we don’t have the numbers? No! What I am saying is that we need to reach a certain critical mass if the Hartal is to have its desired effect. But people will not blindly commit to something if they don’t know what it will entail.
DuaTwo
September 23, 2008
How about starting to HONK every morning on the way work….HONK TO SUPPORT RPK. This can be started immediately…is low risk….and those not on the know will quickly catch on. Is sustainable and can quickly spread to all towns including east malaysia.
Sure there will be some noise pollution but it will be a continous loud reminder every morning that the general public is not it happy with RPKs detention.
L Ch
September 23, 2008
I’m just a housewife, staying at home with baby. I’ve signed petitions, lit candles, but what else can I do beyond these mere tokens? The French truckers’ strike comes to mind. Those fellas stopped their big trucks in the middle of a French throughfare and refused to budge. It brought the city to a standstill and caught the world’s attention. Combined with “Senang”‘s suggestion of guerilla warfare, several cities can be brought to a standstill with relatively few participants (i.e. those braver ones), because as some commentors pointed out, not everybody can throw caution to the wind (as it were)and not turn up for work for a few days. With the road blockage, those not turning up for work would have a valid “traffic jam’ excuse.
Rajan
September 23, 2008
It is in these extreme times, solidarity is important. But, whatever we do, let us not fall into their game.
Let us become wise – coordinate first, decide and then implement.
masterwordsmith
September 23, 2008
Dear Encik Haris Ibrahim
Thank you once again for all that you have done for Malaysia and for RPK, for your sincerity and pure heart.
My post for today in my blog is “Raja Petra at Kamunting – What you can do about it”.
In it, I confessed my apathy in signing the petition (which I have done already) and also urged readers and their friends/relatives to do likewise. I also extracted (and acknowledged of course) some parts from one of your posts and requested readers to visit your blog to state what they would like to do to show their support and solidarity.
You can count me in for Hartal. I hope something can be done in Penang where I am located.
In the mean time, please keep up the good work that you are doing, press on and I wish you Allah’s protection and blessings during this holy month.
Selamat Berpuasa.
cheers and peace to you and everyone.
masterwordsmith
September 23, 2008
P.S. I also posted it in my other blog at http://masterwordsmith2.blogspot.com
My apologies for extracting from your blog without your permission.
Thank you.
Mr Smith
September 23, 2008
ISA PROTEST: DO A ZAHID, BOYCOTT OPEN HOUSE
I call upon all civilized Malaysians to stand up for Raja Petra. In simple ways we can do our bit.
For a start I would urge all Malaysians who are against the abuse of the ISA and want it abolished to send your message to this deaf and blind government. How?
Do a Zahid – in your own way. If you are a member of any of the Barisan Nasional component parties resign as a member today. Tell your leader why you are quitting the party.
Since your party is a component of this immoral regime why must you associate yourself with it.
Next step. Boycott all open houses held by any leader from Barisan Nasional
Daniel
September 23, 2008
Kenny Gan,
You said, “The boycott should be for work only, not for eating outside or leisure activities. You have to be realistic about this.”
My question to you is, why not eating outside and not taking any leisure activities are not realistic? What’s so difficult to spend a day or two at home and what’s so difficult to eat at home? I don’t want to get too hard on you because we should UNITE, not fight. Imagine those ISA detainees eating food “slightly better than dog food” (maybe worse, we don’t know) and lose their freedom.
You still have the luxury to eat your own cooking (or your wife’s or parents’ cooking) and sitting on a comfortable sofa watching DVD at home.
Is that very torturing?
Muhammad Firdaus Christopher
September 23, 2008
Dear brother,
Please note that people have already started to lose confidence in Datuk Seri and I mean BIG time !If you have the chance, please relay to him when you speak to him next. I know he is in Kelantan with Saifuddin today… We need them to re-act fast or face the people’s wrath
Cheers,
Christopher
cruzeiro
September 23, 2008
Haris,
I believe you should think twice about this “Hartal” thingy. The Malaysian public actually don’t give two hoots – but are only intent on enjoying a freak show and getting gossip fodder from the web. They have a million excuses as to why they won’t do it.
Wait a little Haris. Let the Politicians make their moves on the ground- they are working, and let us lend them the support.
The web helps towards dissemination of information – let’s do that well first. Don’t get all feisty – you know what happened to the MSM hartal …..
We have only scratched the surface of the Malaysian psyche, Haris. They believe many “bloggers” are trying to dump on them, when they never realized that they were in the dump themselves for ages, and are happy at that!
They don’t mind wanking while they are stripped of their rights or shat on by these pirates, and are quite happily ignorant. Bloggers aren’t that influential in organising action without leadership – not as yet.
Only RPK was anywhere close to that. and look at the paltry response we got!
For an idea of how many think,
Here’s a message (regarding the petition) by a reader of Malaysia Today, which would describe many Malaysians very well:-
written by batsman, September 23, 2008 10:07:33
Sorry to be wet blanket, but it is a fact of life that most big social movements or even revolutions consume their own leaders. Even Harun Idris was consumed by May 13. I believe RPK knows this very well. He fights because he wants to not 100% because of us. He fights behind bars as well as when he is free.
Of course, it is much better if he is free. But he is not. And he is not free to say what he thinks either, so commentators – no need to be “holier than thou”.
RPK himself is clearly for the ISA to be abolished. He said as much in his article on the detained Hindraf leaders. Often followers tweak the beliefs of their leaders. Even the Prophet himself suffered this fate with countless “followers and faithful” tweaking his teachings. Generations of “tweaking” have created the mess we now have. The latest “tweaking” being Hadhari.
So … no need to be “holier than thou”. We love RPK. We want him out, but there is no need to be “holier than thou”. I can’t speak for RPK, but I find such “holier than thou” attitude quite nauseating.
written by batsman, September 23, 2008 11:19:13
Cruzeiro – who is the coward? The guy who refuses to sign or the guy who seeks to hide among millions of signatures and dumps shit on those who do not sign because there are too few signatures and he cannot hide so well?
RPK has his causes and he fights these causes. Those who dump shit on people who did not sign the petition have only one cause – to get people to sign the petition. For this they distort the values and teachings of the teacher and place themselves on a high pedastal. For this one single fight in the armoury of fights that we should have, these people are willing to forego good taste and good principles. Too big egos, I say.
To those who wish to sign – do so please. But do not dump shit on those who do not and adopt “holier than thou” attitudes.
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Ghosts in our Minds ….
http://cruzinthots.blogspot.com/2008/09/ghosts-in-our-minds.html
Jeffrey
September 23, 2008
I suggest all RPK supporters put the small malaysia flag upside down in their car to show a support release RPK………
or everyone have any better idea?…..beside demonstration
seamaster...
September 23, 2008
To hell with them….
Admiral Tojo
September 24, 2008
Me and my tribe are in. Tell us how many days.
Peace
Rwind Raj
September 24, 2008
Najib, Badawi dan Syed Hamid Albar thinks they can do anything they like now! It is simply because we are showing our anger and unhappiness for 2-3 days after any incidents. hangat-hangat tahi ayam.. Tapi kita harus tunjukkan kepada mereka apa akan berlaku sekiranya rakyat dipermainkan, tunjukkan kepada mereka bahawa Cina, Melayu dan India adalah adik beradik dan segala usaha mereka dengan ugutan untuk mencetuskan rusuhan kaum adalah yang diketahui umum dan rakyat bangsa malaysia sedang mengutuk, mencarut, dan ketawa melihat gelagat mereka yang kebudak-budakan. Kita tidak boleh duduk diam lagi, kita harus melakukan sesuatu, kita tidak dapat menanggung beban dan dosa yang dilakukan oleh UMNO dinegara yang suci dan Indah ini. Badawi adalah pencetus Rusuhan dan dia adalah seorang yang membawa nama baik agama Islam yang beliau pelajari dulu. Dunia, gelak melihat Malaysia! Tolong lah buat sesuatu!! Hati saya berdarah dan darah saya mendidih! Inikah negara dan pemimpin yang kita mahu! Tukar semua, Bebaskan Raja petra dan mansuhkan ISA!! Hindraf bukan musuh Melayu, Hindraf musuh Pentadbiran Barisan Nasional sahaja, Melayu dan Cina, sama darah dengan kami! Kita adik beradik, mari semua robohkan penjara Kamunting!!!!!!!!!!
Rwind Raj
September 24, 2008
The Idea of DuaTwo is the best I guess..
LET US HONK, LETS SET A TIME.. AT A JAM TIME.. LETS SAY MORNING FROM 8.05-8.15AM AND IN THE EVENING FROM 5.30-5.40OPM, VERY REASONABLE AND CREATES REAL ATTENTION TO THE PUBLIC!! .. consider!!
September 23, 2008 at 6:17 pm
How about starting to HONK every morning on the way work….HONK TO SUPPORT RPK. This can be started immediately…is low risk….and those not on the know will quickly catch on. Is sustainable and can quickly spread to all towns including east malaysia.
Sure there will be some noise pollution but it will be a continous loud reminder every morning that the general public is not it happy with RPKs detention.
Jerry
September 24, 2008
Where have all the so called “blockbuster” documents and photographs that dish out the dirt on the BN devils gone to? Isn’t this the time to release them, one at a time, to stir up the rakyat’s fire for change as well as to bring absolute fear to the devils?
Or we did not have anything all this while?
Please tell me that we actually have something!!!
CM Tang
September 24, 2008
I’m outside the country but I’m with you all. I signed the petition immediately upon reading Haris’s blog. I will also send the card to RPK immediately. We must do everything to keep this Flame of Freedom from Oppression burning. Just let me know what else I can do and I’ll do it in solidarity with all of you, even if it’s from outside the country. Long live People’s Power for a Righteous Cause!!!
Samuel Goh Kim Eng
September 26, 2008
Let us do whatever is right
To right all that are clearly wrong
The least we can do is to shed the light
To help the blind see and the weak be strong
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 260908
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Fri. 26th Sept. 2008.
KS Chew
September 26, 2008
Pak Lah release him in order to “walk tall” YOUR DREAM!!
James ng
September 28, 2008
How long must we endure all these oppression? We should RPK for all his efforts to inform Malaysians of the true situations happening in Malaysia. Please BN, WAKE UP. This country is not yours for abuse. LOVE THE COUNTRY
Max
September 29, 2008
Thanks to RPK & guys like u, we r proud to be MALAYSIANs!!! ONE COUNTRY, ONE DREAM： No more ISA; no more 513 threat, no more BN governing the country for years. It’s time to CHANGE, for a better MALAYSIA. Let’s us wait for the dream to come true, and RPK can walk out from the ISA detention a proud MALAYSIAN.
Alexander Johnes
February 17, 2010
I hear you and fully agree with you.