I for one is emotionally distressed. The arrest of Tan Hoon Cheng, SinChew Daily reporter who reported racially sensitive remarks from Ahmad Ismail were being arrested without trail under the ISA. I am in such a shock that I just dont know what to feel. Given some time to settle in, I am currently up most disgust. I know many Malaysians tonight will be like me, finding it so hard to believe, and utterly in an emotional turmoil. Before, you draw your conclusions while taking this event internally, do read Raja Petra’s article titled, “The Real Story of May 13 (Part1)”. It was unfortunate that he was arrested before he could publish the other parts. Maybe there was a plot to that.
Try to get some sleep Malaysia, tomorrow is another day. Try to understand the whole thing, before taking any rash actions. The evil are in play, the good are also in play. Things will work it self out, for evil never prevail as we still have some good people left.
Update: Thresa Kok joins Tan Hoon Cheng and Raja Petra in today’s ISA roundup.
Update-2: Tan Hoon Cheng released on Sept 13 afternoon.
Kindly add also YB from Seputeh Ms. Teresa Kok… ;)
By Hoyohoyo on 09.13.08 12:15 am | Permalink
On a macro level, I actually feel Disgusted and Embarassed. A nation that has been so-called at the leading edge of the 3rd world / developing countries list, but the government is acting like some cavemen trying to protect their caves or some kid trying to protect some sandcastle (in the air) that they have built for themselves. Sending people across the globe to “runaway” from reality – call it whatever you want, agricultural study etc. The government needs to understand the Rakyat is no longer what it is 50 years ago – with the internet and strong mass media coverage, people are assessible to the truth more than what we could years ago. It also seems like the government may still be living in the past and therefore may not be as capable to know what is best for the country anymore.
No matter what, as much disappointed as most of the Rakyat right now, my urge and prayer is that we do this the diplomatic and professional way. Don’t let history repeat itsef (that may very well be what certain “individuals” or “parties” want – so that they can continue to apprehend our leaders. Let’s not take matters into our own hands. Let’s have faith in our New Leaders that they know what is the right thing to do and what is the next right step and give them our support from behind. After all, it is time that we see what our New Leaders have under their belt and how they can wrestle their way artfully out of this mess that the current leaders / leasdership have caused…
By boonspot on 09.13.08 7:01 am | Permalink
On a macro level, I actually feel Disgusted and Embarassed. A nation that has been so-called at the leading edge of the 3rd world / developing countries list, but the government is acting like some cavemen trying to protect their caves or some kid trying to protect some sandcastle (in the air) that they have built for themselves. Sending people across the globe to “runaway” from reality – call it whatever you want, agricultural study etc. The government needs to understand the Rakyat is no longer what it is 50 years ago – with the internet and strong mass media coverage, people are assessible to the truth more than what we could years ago. It also seems like the government may still be living in the past and therefore may not be as capable to know what is best for the country anymore.
No matter what, as much disappointed as most of the Rakyat right now, my urge and prayer is that we do this the diplomatic and professional way. Don’t let history repeat itsef (that may very well be what certain “individuals” or “parties” want – so that they can continue to apprehend our leaders). Let’s not take matters into our own hands. Let’s have faith in our New Leaders that they know what is the right thing to do and what is the next right step and give them our support from behind. After all, it is time that we see what our New Leaders have under their belt and how they can wrestle their way artfully out of this mess that the current leaders / leasdership have caused…
By boonspot on 09.13.08 7:02 am | Permalink