TO go yellow or not to go yellow? This seems to be the question among Malaysians these days. In cyberspace, Malaysians of all backgrounds are writing, forwarding and sharing comments and articles about the planned 9 July Bersih 2.0 march. But what exactly are people saying about the ideas and principles behind the march itself? […]
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Muhyiddin: Anti-ISA rally a political ploy
PUTRAJAYA, 4 Aug 2009: The 1 Aug 2009 rally against the Internal Security Act (ISA), which allows for indefinite detention by the government without trial, was aimed at provoking the police into invoking the Act, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today. “The police are now handling the matter. They can take whatever […]
Police: No permit issued for public rally
IPOH, 5 Feb 2009: No police permit was issued for a rally to be held at Stadium Perak tonight. As such, Perak police chief Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah said, those found organising the rally would face the wrath of the law. Nevertheless, hundreds of policemen would be stationed at the stadium to ensure the rally did […]
Hindraf, one year on
By Zedeck Siew
THE Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is arguably one of the most influential forces in Malaysia today. The non-governmental-organisation coalition brought the issue of Hindu temple demolition national attention, intensified outcry against laws of detention without trial, and was one of the deciding factors in the 12th general election. Its most famous slogan, Makkal Sakthi, […]
