V for Vendetta

A friend called me yesterday and we talked from health to politics as usual and the topic touched on my interest in blogging. I explained to her how I got started and also what the main picture and the icon “V” in my blog meant. I thought this may be a good topic to write about, as to why I choose “V” out of many icons that were available!

Like many of you I too was influenced and shaped by many great thinkiers during my
early part of my education. I had a great interest in history particularly freedom fighters and revolutionist or nationalist to stand politically correct, people like Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose, Aung Sang, Jose Rizal, Che Guevara and others as I thought they were cool dudes! I thought life is not just mere existence but a conscious choice to live!

V is a about a masked vigilante, revolutionist who combats the tyranny of the government in a futuristic setting. Allow me to borrow the script from the movie “V” for Vendetta to illustrate the choice of V as my icon.

“ Remember, remember the 5th of Nov…….I like the many of you, like the comfort of routine, the security of familiarity, the tranquility of repetition. I enjoy them much as any bloke but in the spirit of commemoration where by important events has past usually associated with someone’s death or the end of some awful, bloody, struggle are celebrated with a nice holiday!

I thought that I could mask the Nov the 5th a day sadly no longer remembered by taking some time in our daily lives to sit down and have a little chat. There are of course those who do not want us to speak even now.

Why?

Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversations but words will always retain their power. Words meant more to those who listen to the enunciation of truth and the truth is, something is terribly wrong with this government, isn’t it? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression and where once you had the freedom to object to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission.

How did it happen?
Who’s to be blamed?

Certainly there are those who are more responsible than others and they will be held accountable but again truth must be told. If you’re looking for the guilty, you need only to look into the mirror!

I know why you did it?
I know that you were afraid?
Who wouldn’t be!

Fear got the best of you and in panic you turned to the present government which promised peace and prosperity and all they demanded in return was your silence and obedience consent.

More than 400 years ago a great citizen wished to imbed the 5th of Nov forever in our minds his hope was to remind the world that fairness, justice and freedom are more than words, they are perspectives.

So if you see nothing of the crimes of this government remain unknown to you than I suggest that you allow the 5th of Nov to pass unmarked. But if you see what I see, if you feel what I feel and if you would seek as I seek then I ask you to stand beside me...


That’s the quest V takes until he finds his destiny in this movie, I thought this movie is all about us; you,me,the government and what is happening to this country. I think there is some percentage of “V” ness in everyone of us looking thus looking at the events which are unfolding; people wanting change and the one in power is vainly refusing it. So there you have it why ‘V”, it stands for Vanquish, Vain, Valor,Value and Virtue and many more.It is all about perspective!

Meeting Pete in Kamunting

My tears dropped when I read this mail in MT, you know why after reading it too.

First time To Kamunting Detention Centre

By Marina Lee Abdullah

This morning my family and I went to Kamunting to visit Pet. This being our first time there we left home 6am just to make sure we don’t miss the schedule time allowed: 8.30am to 2pm and the family is allowed weekly visits from Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday. We brought some food, fruits, drinks, one pair of jeans, T-shirt and his glasses.


When we reached the gates of the Kamunting Detention Centre, we had to register at the gates and proceeded into the prison area, a huge area. There we had to go through another gate and had to deposit all our belongings into two lockers. Went through a door and told to go to counter 10. When we approached counter 10 there was this partition with no grills or glass, Pet was already sitting there waiting for us.

My first reaction was to run and give him a real big hug and kiss, at the same time my heart feeling so heavy seeing this hero of mine on the other side. Pet was sitting down and wearing white prison clothes. He has lost weight, looked very pale probably not seeing sunlight for almost 2 weeks now, his beard and hair growing longer.

At that point I had tears in my eyes but was trying really hard holding back my tears. I really did not want him to see me cry that would only make it really hard for him. I reached out to hold and rub his hands and did not let go for a minute. He was glad to see us because the last time we saw him was 8 days ago at Bukit Aman.

I asked him how he was coping and he said hard being under solitary confinement and it is for 3 months and after that only will he be able to interact with the other detainees. He will be moved into a dormitory where he will get to watch TV and read newspapers, New Straits Times and Utusan Malaysia.

He said he had 3 ustaz ( religious teacher) visit him this morning questioning about his religious knowledge and beliefs. The questioning was cut short cause of the family visit and would continue in the afternoon.

I told him to please be strong and don’t let them get to him. I said “Honey they have got your body but not your mind and soul, hang in there love we’ve coming to get you. The Pakatan Rakyat is on track to takeover the government. Just give us a bit more time, ok?”

I told him that this time around there is a difference on the use of ISA and that he had made that difference. There is tremendous outcry on the use of ISA and that Political Parties within the Barisan Nasional, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim the Law Minister had even resigned for the use of the ISA, the thousands of well wishes and support I have received. People all over are praying and standing behind us on this struggle for change that he has started.

I promised Pet that I will do everything I possibly can with the help of the people to get him released and I will stay strong and tough to keep that promise. I will not fail him.

He told me that word was out at the detention centre that RPK was there, and some of them manage to shout out to him across the brick wall telling him that they just saw him and his wife on TV. They were also trying to comfort him.

At one point I told him that I really needed to hug and that missed him so much and was reaching out to do that but he said he was not allowed to because there we two prison officier watching us and they were noting down everything and there were merits points given or taken away. I said “what’s that?” He said that there were certain rules for our visitation and if he break the rules visitation rites could be reduced and so on. I asked him, “you mean to say that giving you a hug is breaking the rules?” He said hugging is considered “kelakuan tak senonoh” improper or unbecoming behavior. I just could not believe it.

He then said that the first visit is the only time we are able to meet face to face and the subsequent visit will be through a screen and will have to talk on the phone. This will be for 9 months and of cause with good behavior from him. They go on merits he said like kindergarden school if you have behaved you get a candy.

He told me that he is being detained on 4 grounds,

1. 2 articles on Islam
2. The article on ‘Let’s Send the Altantuya Murderers to Hell”
3. Articles on the Leaders
4. Comments posted on the Blog, one of the commentor he mentioned was by Anti Anti-Hadith and Pet mentioned that he has his own Blog.

By then we were given the last 5mins call, I then told him, “Luv please trust me, we will get you out!”

Dear readers thank you so much for the well wishes that my family and I have received from all of you and I will stay strong with your help and support to take on this fight for change where my husband has left off until he is FREED.

Lots of love from my family and me. Source: Malaysia Today

Cross Road

RPK was arrested under ISA today and was sent to Kamunting Detention Camp in Taiping. So, this is what he gets for telling the truth! It is sad day indeed for all Malaysian. Home Affairs Minister Syed Hamid has signed a two-year detention order against Raja Petra knowing very well that he'll be brought to court to be charged. The detention order was signed yesterday, ahead of RPK’s habeas corpus application in court today. Wonder why the minister is over zealous in carrying out his duties very efficient indeed, like a salivating loyal dog for its master!

The question to all Malaysian is what are you going to do about it? Are you going to be just an on looker or do something within your capacity to protest against BN regime. I reckon that people of Thailand have more guts than an average Malaysian as we are more self centered and selfish compared to our neighbours. We will enjoy reading his articles and even support him silently and encourage him to write more and expose the crimes and misdeeds of our local leaders. When the call for action comes by, we'll give thousand and one excuses as to why we can't lift our finger to voice our displeasure.

How ironic, maybe RPK was too naive to trust us upon reading our comments believing in us that we'll be there for him when he needs us? How wrong was he in trusting us! I challenge every true Malaysian to make a decision now not only for RPK but to our own future for sake of true freedom as it is is under seige now in this country. Whatcha gonna do!

Click the below link if you have what it takes...guts.

http://harismibrahim.wordpress.com/

RPK trial brought forward

RPK's habeas corpus application is now scheduled on the 23rd September 2008 under a new judge; Justice Suraya Othman of Criminal High Court 1. The court is situated on the 5th Floor (left wing), KL Court Complex, Off Jalan Duta.The nation is anxiously waiting!

Read more at

http://malikimtiaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/free-rpk-update.html

Tea Break Talk

The talk about Sept 16th was a mouth piece for everyone, so during our normal tea break chit-chat among some close friends today as we were sharing our thoughts.

K started the opening conversation by saying “whatever it is DSAI did not meet his deadline as promised and henceforth people are going to doubt him”. S said, “well listen to me the PM refused to meet up with DSAI, so what does that mean. Asking DSAI to reveal the names of MP is uncalled for as even I would not reveal them. If PM really wants to know the name lists just grant DSAI an appointment and the whole world would know if he is saying the truth”.

M intervened that her hubby were teasing her saying didn’t I told so, why DSAI did not reveal the names for that she interrupted him by saying “ once revealed the BN will take action against them, right”!

D went on to say that “I saw yesterdays news and PM mentioned that DSAI was bluffing and do not fall for his antics. G intervened and said “well look at the process; DSAI just can’t barge into PM office and demand that the PM be removed, so he is offering to meet the PM and discuss the possible transaction plan. Or else another plan needs to be placed like meeting the King as a last resort. It does not matter if it happens in 16th, 17 or even by the end of the month.

While talking cock on this D mentioned that someone claimed that he know DSAI very well and he should not be trusted and for that I interjected saying “ well what choice do we have looking at the present leaders capabilities. If you want change thus DSAI is the only candidate who speaks of change and others still are stuck on to racial politics unless we another alternative.

The discussion drifted to “THE CHOSEN ONE” Samy Velu that how he has done many things to the Indians and every Tuesday he’ll meet many people who came for his help, for that everyone clamped upon M questioning her what happened to MAIKA, Tenaga Shares, Aimst College, PP Narayanan Hostel, South Indian Labour Fund and the recent Selangor land scam as we know her hubby is a MIC branch chairman. So the talk moved back and forth from DSAI, Samy Velu to Raja Petra with everyone giving their own perspectives.

Finally tea break was over and we need to get back to work as the crowd slowly dispersed I guessed in everyone’s mind the looming question of whether DSAI could form the government as promised was the ringing tone at the moment. The BN machinery mentioned that they are very confident of still being in power on and beyond the 16th Sept hence they went ahead with numerous projects and opening ceremonies as planned. Only time will tell if it will be a reality or merely an impossible dream!

Sept 16th,;The New Dawn

The nation is waiting anxiously for the dawn of 16th Sept; immaterial of what the main media says or even what our former PM Tun Dr Mahathir comments. It it is not possible for DSAI to topple the government by the 16th Sept as he is playing drama so to speak. Is he playing drama or was it the current government who is being theatrical?

Shipping off the BN MPs under the pretext of study tour! Why is the dire need for such tour now when the nation is in economical doldrums? When leaders of other nations are seriously discussing the pressing issue of economical reforms yet our very own is talking about exposing their BN backbenchers to a study tour to Taiwan. Doesn’t he know that such tour incurs cost and; even an elementary school student would know that? Shouldn’t they be talking about cost cutting measure and increase foreign investors? Then again we are talking about BN leaders here!

Secondly the arrest of three people; RPK, Teresa and Ms.Tan under the draconian ISA law. Surprisingly Ms.Tan was arrested to ensure her own safety! For crying out loud which country in the world would use ISA in order to ensure journalist safety and it was the words of a Minister! How ironic. Teresa was arrested for inciting religious tension whereas Khir Toyo and Ahmad Ismail who made demeaning statement regarding non-malays and even threaten them is not considered seditious! The police are swift to complete investigation on Ms.Tan and Teresa but not on Admad Ismail and Khir Toyo. Wonder why?

The people have lost complete trust on the Government, Police, Judiciary system, and the main media without forgetting our very own Robert Mugabe and you know who The rakyat had enough, we want change and we want it now! So Sept 16th holds the faith of all Malaysian, a hope of a new awakening for the nation called Malaysia.

Malaysia's very own conspiracy theory

Ahmad Ismail’s controversy continues as he refused to date to apologies as he deem that he is not at all wrong in what he uttered and even quoted that go look at the history book. Looking at the history book, which I guess may have been rewritten as well to fit someone’s political agenda? Let’s take a look at the turn of events that’s been happening lately. My very own Malaysian Conspiracy Theory! He.he.he

These are some of the quotes from Ahmad Ismail’s press conference;
“I want Koh and Gerakan to be responsible in case any untoward incidence takes place in our country. “I hope we will not be pushed against the wall, ” he said, as supporters thumped tables and shouted “Hidup Melayu”.
Is something brewing somewhere?

"I want them to know, I want them to take this as a warning from the Malays. Malays and Muslims have been provoked many times. We have been patient because we want to maintain stability in the country," he said. "Remember! The patience of Malays and Muslims has its limits. Do not push us to the wall, where we will be forced to reject the Chinese for the sake of our survival.

What is Ahmad Ismail’s motive in making such statements if he at all being mis-quoted by the press than demand an apology from the press or best still takes legal action against them?

Another Ultra Malay leader who is of Javanese immigrant adds on in his blog that the May 13 racial riots almost 40 years ago could happen again if Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi does not step down soon”.

I guess this is a possible plan within the party to oust the current PM from office.

In the Utusan report, Khir was reported to have urged the opposition Pakatan Rakyat-led Selangor government not to concede to purported moves by “a certain party” to disallow azans (calls for prayers) emanating from loudspeakers of mosques in Puchong and Kota Damansara.

Anyone smell the rat; when did the issue of Malay’s rights being challenged or even worst Islam being questioned and how is it related to Ahmad Ismail’s remark? Was he provoked to utter such words by the “ penumpang”. Are these two goons championing the Malay right and Islam in Malaysia and if so who appointed them as one? Is it UMNO or the Malays? Have they lost total confidence in their present leaders that Ahmad Ismail self proclaimed to be their new leader? He even called himself a “nationalist”. I just could not make the connection between his insult and him championing the Malays and Islam. I am thinking of my very own conspiracy theory! Silly huh… let me explain;


1) In the last general election BN lost big and Pakatan won 5 states
2) UMNO losing its stronghold, breaking within
3) Anwar claiming that MPs shall jump ship by 16th Sept 08
4) RPK is spilling out the truth

This is how I see the scheme works;

1) Someone somewhere is planning to create racial tension and chaos,hoping for another may 13
2) When that happens the army may step in to uphold national safety ( note that the army chief made a statement urging the government to act )
3) Push PM to step down just like what happened to Tunku Abdul Rahman
4) Deny PKR to take over the government; jail some of its leaders under ISA
5) Interim government until the next PM is decided or appointed by UMNO


Very well written script, wonder who’s hand is involved in painting this master piece? Who is the master mind behind this conniving scheme? What do you all think?