We salute you, Muhamad Syukree Hussain
Photo and tribute by Rakyat@work
I was shocked, then sadness engulfed me, and now I feel a sense of regret for not taking the time to get to know him better. I quickly sent a text message to all my friends; they were equally shocked as well. Why?
You see, when we attended the Abolish ISA vigils from the very beginning, everyone was like part of a new family, the Barisan Rakyat. All of us come in different shapes, colours and sizes.
So you go round and get to meet new folks. Some are easier to know; others take time to open up; that’s understandable.
At every vigil, we have an opportunity to listen to new speakers and its enriching especially when the sharing is from the heart. Views are always respected though they may be from a different perspective. It’s a lot of fun when you are standing in the rain, though it may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
The PJ vigils have been blessed in that the supporters are gaining momentum; no matter what the weather conditions are like, over 200 people turn up. Last week, we had more than 12 first-time visitors as we marked our tenth vigil. Most of these vigils have been enriched by Syukree’s presence.
Though I don’t know much about him personally, Syukree always came with a mask on his face. Yes, a real mask, the one Halloween kind. Strangely enough, last Sunday, attention was focused on him. He used to walk around and mingle with the crowd and we had got used to his light-hearted, fun-filled gestures. Coincidently, as Zorro was speaking, he sat just right up where Zorro was addressing the crowd. Zorro, for the first and sadly the last time, introduced Syukree to the crowd.
Here I am now, wondering what’s all this about. In retrospect, here we have a hardcore supporter in the vigils; we hardly heard from him, and yet he entertained the crowd with his mask, and best of all, always obliged those with cameras. And suddenly, he is missed! I do really hope and want to believed that Syukree knows exactly why he attended the vigils. The last mask he wore spoke volumes about his purpose and his personal crusade. Take a look at his face for yourself! He knew what the rakyat were feeling and what they were going through.
Perhaps, just perhaps, to him, action meant more than words. My consolation is that Syukree indeed made a stand for what he believed in and the truth has set him free. His contribution to the vigils has been immeasurable and he will be sadly missed by us all.
Syukree has a name and he has a face that God will recognise and He will bless his soul.
Now, my heart is determined and resolute. The vigils must go on and the ISA must be abolished! I simply and humbly invite you to come to the next PJ vigil and experience it for yourselves.
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Syukree had a unique life. He lived it as he wanted to, without bending to the norms of, what we call, society. He was a brave man who chose to be what he wanted to be. He will be remembered for all that he represented while he was alive. I salute him for his courage in the face of adversity. He has gone to a better world. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Must be the hollow man ….
must be hollowman 2
I do not know him but I feel sad we have lost a colourful member of our Barisan Rakyat. I will say a prayer for him. God Bless him and help his family tide over their loss.
Anil,
No disrespect meant to Syukree. May he rest in peace.
May I share this info in your blog?
YB Liew Chin Tong (DAP MP, Bukit Bendera)will give a talk on the actual happenings in Parliament sittings this Saturday:
2.00pm to 3.30pm, 20 December 2008; at
DAP Bukit Bendera Parliamentary Constituency Office;
396A, 1st Floor, Wayton Court, Jalan Burma, 10350 Pulau Pinang;
(next to Jalan Gottlieb and Jalan Burma/Jalan Mt Erskine traffic lights);
For more info please go to :
http://romerz.blogspot.com/2008/12/briefing-on-parliament-what-happened-in.html
Twitter: lanaibeach
The masked man
He walked with purpose
I don’t know him
And I never will
Yet his crusade
Clowning to make it free
ISA vigils
Let the law goes away
The vigils may lose him
The trademark will not disappear
Like Zorro fighting for the oppressed
A new one will appear
The masked man
He played his part
Fighting injustices
Let freedom flow
Now I pray
Let his soul rest in peace
May Allah welcome him home
And we continue to light our candles
Let freedom flow
We salute you Muhamad Syukree Hussain
For bringing a difference in the vigils
Though I never meet you then
It is good to know we are part of the scenes
Dear Anil,
I am writing with regards to an unrelated issue i.e. the sell off of IJN. You can publish this or keep it as a private message to you.
This BN fellows have now resorted to raising money by selling the remaining assets of this great nation. Now they have their eyes on IJN, a national premier institute, the pride of the nation and in many cases, the only resort for needy Malaysians for affordable cardiac healthcare. Just imagine if a private company get their hands on IJN, experience shows us that all promises of affordable treatment etc will be discarded once the deal is done, also to note is that there is no talk about free treatment to the poor. All this talk by the PM and DPM about assurances is just eye wash and it is to deflect any sentiments or questions that such a move may raise. Aren’t we guranteed healthcare by the constitution? I dont know as I am not familiar with our constitution, so maybe you can find out?
I can just see it happening. e.g. Sime Darby can be a front, IJN is sold cheaply as it has to provide affordable treatment. A new entity is formed to acquire IJN, of course the vested interest/cronies will be a major shareholder of this new entity without coming out with a cent. Sime Darby will foot the bill of acquisition, which will be very reasonable as IJN will be sold cheaply. All nice and legal and once again cronies enjoy. Just like the many other national assets sold under the privatisation garb.
If this experiment by BN comes through, then quite naturally the next in line will be the General Hospitals, etc. So where do the poor and needy turn to?
I request you to highlight this issue or even have a campaign to stop this as it is a worthy cause before they sell off the rest of Malaysia.
What a sad and sorry state of affairs, has the time come that even the soul can be sold?
Al fatihah.
[...] Anilnetto met Syukree in the weekly protests against Malaysia’s Internal Security Act: “Though I don’t know much about him personally, Syukree always came with a mask on his face. Yes, a real mask, the one Halloween kind. Strangely enough, last Sunday, attention was focused on him. He used to walk around and mingle with the crowd and we had got used to his light-hearted, fun-filled gestures. Coincidently, as Zorro was speaking, he sat just right up where Zorro was addressing the crowd. Zorro, for the first and sadly the last time, introduced Syukree to the crowd.” [...]
[...] fanao isan-kerinandro ho fanoherana ny lalàna momba ny fiarovana anatiny any Malezia i Anilnetto : “Tsy dia mahalala zavatra maro momba azy manokana aho, misarontava matetika manko i Syukree. [...]
I’ve only recently read about Muhamad Syukree Hussain. I don’t have the background information about him, but I have respect for the fact that he stood up for what he believed in. My prayers are with him.