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- Reports of suspension of key services ahead of July 9th
- Asian Public Intellectuals Community Malaysia call for immediate release of MP K. ...
- Rakyat should now stand up for their Constitutional Monarch too
- Bersih 2.0 will happen at Stadium Merdeka on July 9th (UPDATED with BM and Chinese Translation)
| Reports of suspension of key services ahead of July 9th Posted: 06 Jul 2011 03:13 PM PDT
Bersih 2.0 urges the Federal Government not to suspend multiple public services this weekend in a futile attempt to stop the BERSIH 2.0 Rally at Merdeka Stadium. BERSIH 2.0 is alarmed by intelligence that there might be a full or partial clampdown on the internet as we approach this weekend. BERSIH 2.0 warns the Federal Government that should access to the mobile phone networks, the internet, mobile 3G services, specific websites or social media be compromised in any way whatsoever, then the authorities will look absolutely no different from the Middle Eastern dictators who have used the same measures with no success whatsoever. BERSIH 2.0 urges members of the public who want to join the historical July 9 rally to enter the city centre by today or tomorrow morning as intelligence suggests that public transport will be shut down, either partially or fully on Friday and/or Saturday. Observing the shocking fact that bus permits to Kuala Lumpur have already been frozen, plans seem to be well in place to make entering Kuala Lumpur on the 9th of July to as difficult as humanly possible. Bersih 2.0 reiterates in on no uncertain terms that any repression, intimidation and obstacles will not for an instant dilute our resolve to gather peacefully at Stadium Merdeka at 2pm on the 9th of July 2011, after which we will disperse just as peacefully. Should any of the above repressive measures come into effect, Malaysians and the international community will witness for themselves the desperate and unwarranted extremes to which the government is willing to go to prevent clean and fair elections. The government will also be unequivocally and fully responsible for the loss of business, the loss of confidence within the investment community, and the complete loss of goodwill towards Malaysia's political and commercial standing. Released by Steering Committee Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH 2.0) The members of the BERSIH 2.0 Steering Committee are: Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan (Chair), Andrew Khoo, Arul Prakkash, Arumugam K., Dr Farouk Musa, Haris Ibrahim, Liau Kok Fah, Maria Chin Abdullah, Richard Y W Yeoh, Dr Subramaniam Pillay, Dato' Dr Toh Kin Woon, Dr Wong Chin Huat, Dato' Yeo Yang Poh dan Zaid Kamaruddin.
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| Asian Public Intellectuals Community Malaysia call for immediate release of MP K. ... Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:40 PM PDT
We are disturbed that these persons who have been working to help the underprivileged in Malaysian society are accused of anti-social activities under a law that allows for detention without warrant or trial.
By members of the Asian Public Intellectuals Community-Malaysia
YAB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Dear Datuk Seri,
The others who were re-arrested are PSM deputy chairperson M Saraswathy, central committee members Choo Chon Kai, M. Sukumaran, Sungai Siput branch secretary A. Letchumanan and Youth leader Sarat Babu.
The six persons were arrested under sections 3(1) and 4(1) of the Emergency (Public Order and Prevention of Crime) Ordinance 1969 (EPOPCO), which allows police to detain suspects for up to 60 days.
The Royal Police Commission in 2005 recommended 'that EPOPCO be repealed because it has outlived its purpose and in some instances has facilitated the abuse of some fundamental liberties' (page 310). The use of this law or any preventive legislation is clearly a violation of human rights.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Khalid Abu Bakar was reported to have said the six were found to be involved with foreign and subversive elements. We are disturbed that these persons who have been working to help the underprivileged in Malaysian society are accused of anti-social activities under a law that allows for detention without warrant or trial.
The six were among 30 persons detained at the Sungai Dua toll plaza on the North-South Expressway while travelling in a chartered tour bus from Kedah to Penang on June 25, 2011.
They were remanded for seven days to assist police investigation under Section 122 of the Penal Code for allegedly waging war against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and for attempting to revive the Communist Party. These are serious charges especially when there is no shred of evidence to support them in the actions and statements of the people involved.
We understand that they were held under degrading conditions which are not acceptable especially when Malaysia sits on the UN Human Rights Council.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Muhammad Haji Salleh Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phua Kai Lit Dr. Yeoh Seng Guan Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa K Anwar Sharaad Kuttan Prof. Dr. Chan Chee – Khoon Tan Pek Leng Loh Cheng Kooi Dr. Colin Nicholas Dr. Wong Soak Koon Dr. Lim Mah Hui Fathi Aris Omar Dato' Dr. Toh Kin Woon Josie M Fernandez Jo Kukathas Khoo Salma Nasution Loh Yin San Prof. Wan Manan Wan Muda Sam Hui Adeline Ooi Prof. Dr. Tan Sooi Beng Amir Mohamad Amin Iskandar Dr. Sumit Mandal |
| Rakyat should now stand up for their Constitutional Monarch too Posted: 06 Jul 2011 01:17 PM PDT
When DYMM SPB YDP Agung had granted an audience for the leadership team representing Bersih 2.0, certain quarters had the audacity to even question the Constitutional Monarch's wisdom in granting Bersih 2.0 an audience. And there is not even a whisper of disapproval from the UMNO supremacists' leaders on such an insulting and seditious remark. By J. D. Lovrenciear It is unbelievable how brazenly the UMNO house politicians are twisting and turning the situation each passing hour to further rile the rakyat and certainly pushing the Bersih 2.0 supporters into a tight corner. It is even more shocking that even when DYMM SPB YDP Agung had granted an audience for the leadership team representing Bersih 2.0, certain quarters had the audacity to even question the Constitutional Monarch's wisdom in granting Bersih 2.0 an audience. And there is not even a whisper of disapproval from the UMNO supremacists' leaders on such an insulting and seditious remark. Not only are the rakyat being arrested and their business premises raided, but the yellow-T continues to remain illegal. And now not only the booking of venue is made almost impossible but it coincides with all kinds of police insinuations and threats and intimidation and massive road blocks to inconvenient and frustrate the public. Something is seriously wrong in Malaysia. Should other countries emulate such dirty and dangerous tactics the world will become highly explosive. Now the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton needs to re-appraise this deteriorating situation as she only recently asked the world to emulate Malaysia. Maybe the rakyat will now have to also make a resolute decision to stand up for their King and stop all these dirty bullying of King and subjects. Politicians and political parties need to respect the Constitution and the Constitutional Monarch. Perhaps then the time has actually come for all Malaysians to return to Caesar what belongs to Caesar i.e. to return the rights, honor and privileges of the monarch that was craftily reduced and changed by the UMNO barons. |
| Bersih 2.0 will happen at Stadium Merdeka on July 9th (UPDATED with BM and Chinese Translation) Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:03 AM PDT
Bersih 2.0 is disappointed in the manner in which the Prime Minister and his cabinet has reneged on their offer to provide a stadium for us to hold our peaceful gathering. As members of civil society that are committed to principles of integrity, we fully intend to abide by the advice of Tuanku DYMM SPB YDP Agong and hold our gathering in a stadium to state our demand for clean and fair elections. We have chosen Stadium Merdeka as the best venue for this event, due to its symbolic nature and central location, and we will not for one moment be swayed from our decision to gather there peacefully. If the Prime Minister is a man of his word, he will make the appropriate arrangements for the event to proceed peacefully at Stadium Merdeka. Whether or not the government abides by their principles, we the Malaysian people will always uphold ours. Our determination to exercise our constitutional right to gather peacefully for a just and reasonable cause is unwavering. Recent statements by the Deputy IGP seem to indicate that the police fully intend to take action against us if we do anything on July 9th beyond staying at home. However, patriotic Malaysians who want nothing but the ability to choose our leaders through genuinely democratic means will never be cowered by the unjust and immoral exercise of power. Our first and foremost responsibility is to our future and our children, and we have resolved that they shall inherit a nation ruled by not by fear, but by the principles of justice. Whatever happens between now and then, the rakyat will gather peacefully in an orderly fashion to call for clean and fair elections at Stadium Merdeka on the 9th of July at 2pm. We are coming, we will be peaceful and together, we will build a better Malaysia.
Released by Steering Committee Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (BERSIH 2.0)
The members of the BERSIH 2.0 Steering Committee are: Dato' Ambiga Sreenevasan (Chair), Andrew Khoo, Arul Prakkash, Arumugam K., Dr Farouk Musa, Haris Ibrahim, Liau Kok Fah, Maria Chin Abdullah, Richard Y W Yeoh, Dr Subramaniam Pillay, Dato' Dr Toh Kin Woon, Dr Wong Chin Huat, Dato' Yeo Yang Poh dan Zaid Kamaruddin.
Translated into BM at: http://bersih.org/?p=4249 Translated into Chinese at: http://ccliew.blogspot.com/2011/07/2079.html
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