Since April this year,representing MCLM, I have made frequent trips to Sabah.
Met many people, and made many new friends.
MCLM members, political and grassroot leaders, and activists.
All of whom share the same viewpoint as I.
That UMNO and other BN leaders together with their cronies have plundered the wealth of this naton.
That if this nation is to be rehabilitated, if what remains of our national resources is to be properly applied to uplift the lives of the 40% who have been long marginalised, and if we are to have any chance at restituting some of the nation’s wealth back to the rakyat, UMNO and BN had to be removed from Putrajaya.
Yesterday, at 3.30pm, I arrived at the Kota Kinabalu airport.
Upon reaching the immigration counter and presenting my passport, I was asked by the immigration officer to step into the immigration office.
Memories of my recent failed efforts to enter Sarawak immediately came to mind.
In the immigration office, an officer by the name of Ahmad apologised and informed me that they had received instructions from ‘up above’ that I was not to be allowed into Sabah, and that they were now processing to deport me on the next flight out of Sabah.
I immediately called friends who were waiting at the airport to receive me to inform them of this latest development.
Quick thinking by one of those who were waiting at the airport enables me now to leave you with a video clip of what transpired at the airport yesterday.
Shortly after, I was presented with a formal notice of refusal to allow me to enter Sabah.
Immigration might just as well have handed me a blank piece of paper.
This notice offers no substantive reason why I, as a citizen of the federation of Malaysia, was refused entry into a part of that federation!
Around 4.30pm, I was escorted onto AirAsia flight No. AK5129 bound for Kuala Lumpur, and was informed that my luggage had already been placed on the aircraft.
Landed at KLIA LCCT around 7.30pm.
Retrieved my luggage from the carousel.
This is what I found.
The bright yellow padlock had gone AWOL.
And the retractable trolley arm had been completely damaged.
Fearing not so much the loss of boxer shorts or t-shirts, but any contraband placed in the luggage to ‘fix’ me, I went straight to AirAsia’s BaggageLost & Found counter to report this and to open and examine the contents of the luggage witnessed by AirAsia staff.
Do I think that Immigration had anything to do with the missing padlock?
Yes, I do.
Why would they want to open my luggage?
The answer to this also addresses the question of why I was refused entry.
I am involved in 2 initiatives planned for Sabah.
One is already underway.
The other is imminent.
I was slated to speak at a press conference in Kota Kinabalu next week, to announce details of the initiative already underway and to launch that which is now imminent.
And thereafter, to take a message to the people of Sabah.
I made calls last night to people in Sabah who are in the know.
The Sabah government got wind of these 2 initiatives.
Hence, the directive to refuse me entry into Sabah.
Why search my bag?
They were hoping to find material to be used in those initiatives so that, rather than deport, I might be detained.
No such luck.
That’s because two passengers on an earlier flight yesterday had couriered that material safely into Sabah.
And as I told friends waiting at the airport yesterday, the Sabah government is about to learn that we can still beat them, notwithstanding their abuse of the laws at their disposal, with the information and communication technology that we have at our disposal.
I am urging those working with me on the 2 initiatives to go ahead with the planned press conference next week where I will speak through video conferencing.
And to proceed undeterred with the second initiative.
As for the message to be delivered to the people of Sabah, our media team is working now to have the same ready to be delivered into their homes.
To Musa Aman and UMNO and their other running dogs in BN, please understand this.
It will take more than a Notice of Refusal of Entry to stop us.
Shem
December 8, 2011
Wow bro, they even went as far to break open your bag? Dont know what to say? This is domestic travel, like going from KL to seremban..cant understand how “immigration” can refuse a malaysian into malaysian soil? Unless there is some provision on east malaysia, but still, i thought that was in terms of employment only, not for visit.
Anyway, you know and we know the real reason why you were disallowed into borneo. Its sad if those receiving and carrying out the instructions were sabahans or sarawakians, when here we are fighting for the common east malaysian marginalised men and women.
Kee Thuan Chye
December 8, 2011
Way to go, Haris!
Elen
December 8, 2011
Hi Haris. Met you at the recent Lawyers Walk for Freedom, ( the Indian guy who came & hugged you). This is unbecoming, for a Malaysian to be denied entry into Sabah!!
They are scared shit of you. Keep pushing thru Haris. The rakyat is with you and God is with you. Take care and God bless you always.
ALI BABA MAHATHIR
December 8, 2011
Haris Ibrahim is lukier than the guys in Sabah 6 June 1976
ALVIN
December 8, 2011
They did land in Sabah- crash landed that is! Dead on arrival !
tony
December 8, 2011
I guess they have to come out with some sort of notice to deter you from using any sorts of communication that enables you to talk straight with Sabahans!
bigjoe
December 8, 2011
Another souvenir on your way to historical fame. All of Musa Aman wealth and power won’t compare to the history YOU will be recorded eventually compare to he and his children will have to live with the shame they will hounded with eventually..
Jeremu
December 8, 2011
Mr Haris,
Please keep up the good work.
It is very pleasing to know that, given all the obstacles and difficulties the Government is placing on the path you tread, you are not giving up and instead have taken measures to make sure that you are 10 steps ahead to outsmart them.
You have my greatest respect.
Regards,
Grateful Malaysian who wishes for a better Malaysia
Low KH
December 8, 2011
Is this what we call 1-Malaysia?! If we can’t gain entry
into our own home states, where else can we go? What next?
Expel all non-conforming, non-supporter of BN? Then Malaysia’s population
will be reduced half!
Phua Kai Lit
December 8, 2011
Keep on fighting the good fight !
John
December 8, 2011
Any chance to challenge this uncivilized act ?
Please consider taking the Sabah government to court, I hereby pledge RM 500 for legal expenses.
Ranen Bhattacharyya
December 8, 2011
We are proud of your leadership.
siewweng.hor
December 8, 2011
I am older than you but I will call you ‘Sir” as you have my respect for the to change the country’s political environment.
Leeband
December 8, 2011
This is the real meaning of “democracy” as stated by our PM.
Hello, BN, still want to deny that Malaysia is a police state?
Omes
December 8, 2011
Just when you think that the authorities have stooped as low as they can, they limbo-dance right under that bar. I agree with Leeband. I thought George Orwell was dead already, but still writing, I see.
benfoo
December 8, 2011
keep up the pressure on the dastardy mate and do not be cowed (no pun intended)….i’m with u all the way….for the nation….for my kids…for the future generations…..
Arun Paul
December 8, 2011
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Bobby
December 8, 2011
Not even an army can stop an idea whose time has come – Victor Hugo
Pendatang
December 8, 2011
Thank you Mr. Harris for being our champion.
CHRIS LOO
December 8, 2011
Sue the bloody immigration, security and airport officials for damage of your luggage (as token retribution of what is to come!)
Soong Wee Kean
December 8, 2011
then the gov should not use our West Malaysian taxpayer money to develop Sabah.
Subramaniam Pillay
December 9, 2011
What rubbish are you talking? It is the central govt which is taking away most of the resources from Sabah and Sarawak and spending it here on themselves in KL!! Sabah and Sarawak would have been much better off if they had not joined Malaya to form Malaysia!!
James Nakason
December 8, 2011
Thank you Bro Haris, You did well and we must put all our mind and body to get rid of these moronics BASTARDs of this country.
KCTan
December 8, 2011
What a damn joke, a full-fledged Malaysian citizen cannot enter a part of Malaysian soil, even an illegal immigrant can enter Sabah without much fuss!
This is really unbecoming of our country leaders who are so afraid and paranoid.
To all our East Malaysian bros. and sisters, Vote BN out come GE13!!
My deep respect for your dedication for a better Malaysia, Mr Haris!!!!!!
EM
December 8, 2011
Soong Wee Kean: Hello, the reason why Sabah is so poor is all our natural resources are being used to fund YOUR development. All the revenue Sabah makes, including our oil and gas money, goes into making West Malaysia more developed so your taxpayer money has never gone into developing Sabah. Get your facts straight.
EM,
i couldn’t agree with you more. absolutely spot on
pai cheung lang
December 8, 2011
totally agree with you EM…
Soong Wee Kean : before saying something think with ur brain,not with ur knee!!!
Nunuk Ragang
December 9, 2011
Wholly agree too!!
Soong Wee Kean : Do know that KKIA now is the 2nd busiest airport in Malaysia after
KLIA? Bet you didnt know that. And back in the old days Kuala Lumpur
airport management sent worn out airport equipments to Sabah airport
as if a dumping ground…that’s how bad east Malaysia was treated
my_osaurus
December 8, 2011
Haris, Respect & sincere gratitude for your perjuangan.
arabkia
December 8, 2011
En Haris, awak ni macam spy dalam cerita Mission Impossible lah…
All the best to MCLM.
Derrick Leigh
December 8, 2011
Refusing you entry is a serious mistake on the part of those who oppose your attempts to bring reform.The whole world is watching Malaysia. As you point out, we are now in an age where communications are the key to progress in civil rights. Physical borders are no longer an obstacle to ideas and organisational activity. I hope you will see your treatment not as a setback, but as an opportunity to further your campaign against what has gone wrong in your country. I send my best wishes and hopes to you, Haris.
shakuntala
December 8, 2011
Bravo Haris Ibrahim, President of the Malaysian Civil Liberties Movement,
Your words and the deliberate act to stop you from entering Sabah for no rhyme or reason “A Malaysian cannot enter into Malaysia” has given the movement a tremendous boost. This incident is going to be picked up by the world’s media.
Shame on you BN, shame on you, the Government of Malaysia!!!….
Remain cool, Haris and allow the perpetrators to make more stupid mistakes…..this kind of stupidity is going to cost them dear.
This is going to catch on like wild fire with Malaysians.
victor chin
December 8, 2011
To all the people of Sabah and Sarawak please see and hear Haris through youtube
and use the link below…they can refuse entry by air but not by internet ….share
Janice Fredah Ti
December 8, 2011
Hi Haris, thank you for the tireless efforts, be assured there are so many Malaysians out there who are behind you all the way.
Dear fellow Malaysians, let us all reach out and contribute whatever way we can.
eddie t
December 8, 2011
May God Bless You and Family always Mr Harris. ‘Patience is Bitter but It;s Fruit is Sweet’
joanna
December 8, 2011
i’m a sabahan who is currently studyin in kl.. we seriously need to educate & let the sabahans know what’s going on.. ppl in Sabah are really like, ‘katak di bawah tempurung’..most of the ppl living in Sabah have got no clue what’s going on.. everything in sabah are controlled by the gov especially media-NEWSPAPER/TV(PURE RUBBISH)!! BN really rely on east malaysians votes.. we need to let the ppl in sabah n sarawak know n be AWARE OF what has BN been doing so that BN can ‘BENEFIT’ from the next election.. We reaally need a change- A NEW GOV BODY who truly care & reflects the ppl,
PLS don’t give up!! Keep fighting!
Alan
December 8, 2011
All you want is to deliver a presentation. Why not use technology like video conferencing, as good as being physically there, for your audience.
baronvonchesto
December 8, 2011
Haris…gota be smart next time la bro… Dont take “official” means of travel…
Go to the Philippines and ask some of the kampung guys there how to get to sabah la! =p
no really…next time if you anticipate something like this take a flight from KL to LABUAN not KK. Take the ferry from Victoria to KK or from Victoria to the mainland, have someone meet you there, then drive to KK.
gota be smart about this stuff bro!
David bin Simuau
December 8, 2011
On behalf of the many right thinking members of the Sabahan community, it is regretable that a genuine Malaysian is barred from entering another part of Malaysia when there are thousands of illegal immigrants entering Sabah, and many of whom have acquired instant citizenship. We pray that God will enlightened those in power to use their power for the good of the people and not to abuse them for their own selfish motives.
James Styles
December 8, 2011
A Malaysian Spring it will be. Me and my friends and family members are just waiting. Be prepared when the day duly arrives, my fellow Malaysians.
Jagdip
December 8, 2011
Enough is enough! This is another blatant abuse of power by the BN govt. How can they possibly detain a Malaysian who is merely travelling within Malaysia??!
The winds of change is coming to the Land Below the Wind. Keep up the good work Haris and we’re truly proud of you!
Farouq Omaro
December 8, 2011
Try entering again via Labuan. Take a speedboat. Best wishes.
edenko
December 9, 2011
not a bad idea… afterall all the PATI entered into Msia via the same way and never being stopped.. try it bro.
Nysher
December 8, 2011
Since when we had gangsters in Immigration? Tis is ridicules. Own citizen is refusal entry into another part of own country? Shameful , n sad…
mayor
December 8, 2011
HOW STUPID THEY ARE GIVING MORE PUBLICITY TO HARRIS WELL DONE HARRIS
HurricaneMax
December 8, 2011
Haris, WAY@GO!!!!!!!!!! We are with you all the way!
Zirullah Fil'Alam
December 8, 2011
SHAME ON ME..
p.s.natha
December 9, 2011
Hi Haris, Some senior gentleman has decided to Address you as ‘Sir’…and I think that you have earned it! …BRAVO Haris!…Thats the way to go!…Lawan Tetap Lawan!
Having served in Sabah and seen the naked Poverty there, I think that Sabahans need all the Help they can get from any quarter…Yes!…Yes!…the Arab Spring is B-L-O-W-I-N-G…
East towards SABAH!!
Ps.
razman
December 9, 2011
bagus,padan muke haris malayu murtad pembela yahudi…go to hell u and all ur kind,shitttt
Ramuk
December 9, 2011
Hey Razman, you must be the biggest ass hole. You are defending monkeys!! you must be an uneducated person not to know whats going on. Stay there , thays what Beend wants, pretty soon you will end up in the jungle. Wake up and go to school, read papers>>>
Farouq Omaro
December 29, 2011
Salahkah membela Yahudi????? Yahudi tu semua jahat????? Memang kau bodoh!
Antares
December 9, 2011
On with the show, bro! Hahahahahahahaha! Those Umno zombies are betul bodoh, degil dan sombong – not to mention korup, tamak dan teruk berdosa. They have no ground to stand on and even the toilet floor is already dangerously slippery with their own slime.
najib manaukau
December 9, 2011
Do you need any more proof of how deceitful and corrupted Umno morons are ! They might as well have an island allocated to the up rising of theses people or may be Johore state !
bnisdoomed
December 9, 2011
Ha,ha,ha, this umno-najid-led government that is corrupt, racist and evil, NEVER fails to prove to the people that they are what the people say they are. The corrupt umno led government is the thief, robber, murderer all at the same time, all time, and in every place!
Semua Boleh la
December 9, 2011
Them bloody crooks are getting desperate.
Ramuk
December 9, 2011
Bro Harris, you are doing a good job, UMNO and their people only like to pukul curi, they have no balls. Why are they afraid of you and in your same soil of birth “Malaysia”
The country will be doomed in no time if we let the goons continue. Orang Atas means whom, UMNO right or who???
saimon chok
December 9, 2011
Yes Haris, you are blessed one way or another. All of them were death before they arrived on 06/06/76 between 1630 hour which had marked the doomsday of Sabah. I repeat ‘Doomsday’. May God Bless the “Death Heroes”.
darkside
December 9, 2011
hahaha….kena tolak..padan muka…bodoh tol la..baca buku sejarah toingkatan 1 dan tingkatan dua yerr adik2..adik akan faham tentang kuasa dan perjanjian yg termeterai…baca tau jangan tak baca..kalau tak bacaa nanti jadi bodoh…marah xtentu pasal sbb kena tolak..hakhakhak…
Nunuk Ragang
December 9, 2011
Support to you all the way Harris!
Paul Warren
December 9, 2011
Haris, that Notice of Refusal of Entry is faulty. Presumably that form is an official one that follows the spirit of whatever act that was applied to refuse you entry. The Form anticipates a reason to be cited. Hence you have “This serves to notify you that you are refused entry into the State of Sabah for:” Presumaly there is a blank in which what follows is filled. But that does not cite a reason. It only states the outcome. Can they get away without having cited a reason? What is the point of that act when it is not necessary to fulfill its requirements in its entirety?
persona
December 9, 2011
harris. u r the man! we love you. BN’S FALL IS GOING TO BE SO BIG THAT DR M WILL BREATHE HIS LAST ON THAT DAY!
Michael Teng
December 9, 2011
Dear Encik Harrus,
We are solidly behind you.
All these only made our resolve stronger and determined !
Somebody is scared, very very scared !
Thanks and Keep it up !
Li Li Fa
December 9, 2011
Refusing a Malaysian to enter his own country is like a houseowner refused entry into his own abode.
Is Sabah and Sarawak not a part of this country?
West Malaysians, please look East to your fellow Malaysians.
Are we not 1Malaysia?
Then what is this 1Malaysia so many people talk about?
Bangsa Malaysia
December 9, 2011
SABAH SPRING…So sad that the South China Sea separates the common dream…Harris, please keep up the good fight. “ABLE WAS I ERE I SAW ELBA”. Is Sabah the Elba…
baronvonchesto
December 9, 2011
now I get what you were doing…. Asal Bukan UMNO right?
Zachary
December 9, 2011
These motherbuggers don’t freaking understand that their arses are under the control and I dare say possession of BN. Keep up the good work bro.
Kekasih Allah.
December 9, 2011
Unethical and unprofessional. Violation of United Nation Human Rights!. Where is your democarcy?.
ngikchusan
December 9, 2011
Many a great leader like you Haris had been refused entry into Sabah and Sarawak before, so this has become a normal practise for umno cum bn. Actually this is nothing unusual. Fear not but continue your fight for justice and a truly genuine one Malaysia.
JerryInc
December 10, 2011
read through the ‘notice of refusal of entry’ andis confused with one thing..was the letter or directive issued in KK or KL?
tsunami final Asshole
December 10, 2011
BN is but Bullshit & Nonsense.
Samantha Loh
December 10, 2011
My family and I solidly supported your cause for a better Malaysia.
Allen Tan
December 10, 2011
When someone is about to die, he will make a last kick. But sorry, it is his end!
mickey
December 14, 2011
JerryInc…please baca habis and teliti betul2, issue of notice mmg dari sabah, ” dikeluarkan di : KUALA LUMPUR” membawa maksud paspot di keluarkn oleh pejabat imigresen Kuala Lumpur…
Jeffrey Lo
December 16, 2011
Haris, That shows the authorities in Sabah, namely Musa and his consorts, are afraid of you entering the state for reasons best known to themselves. They certainly didn’t act in the best interests of the state but for their political survival. Clearly, that’s an abuse of power.
One thing good coming out from the episode is that it’s reminiscent of the end of USNO and Berjaya’s rules respectively under the late Tun Mustapha and Harris Salleh and the rest is history. That’s what one gets when someone sitting in the CM office, is as power crazy as his predecessor. The famous saying ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ is nothing further from the truths in this case.
Take heart, Sabahans are not idiots. They once stood up to the draconian rules of the late Mustapha and Harris Salleh and consigned them to history.
cyrstalchest52
January 7, 2012
Dont leave me out, I am with you too
cyrstalchest52
January 7, 2012
Can’t figure it out! A Malaysian cannot travel within its states. Worse than communist China