2342: Just off the line with Selangor state exco member Xavier Jayakumar. He told me that the speakers on stage in Sungai Petani tonight did not hear any police warnings to disperse.
Police fired water cannon and tear gas into the crowd, including women and children, as they moved in.
Children coming out of a neaby tuition centre were also doused by the spray from the water cannon; so were patrons in a nearby Chinese restaurant, according to Xavier.
Even the usual small itinerant traders selling Pakatan memorabilia were not spared the action. Police could be heard warning of even more aggressive action as they chased the people away. “The police action was aggressive,” observed Xavier.
According to Xavier’s blog:
2330: Dr Xavier and team have regrouped and are making their way back to their lodgings for the night.
2250: Anwar has managed to leave the chaos in Taman Ria, Sg Petani. Many of us are trying to locate friends that have run in every direction possible. Many people were injured in the chaos that ensued after the FRU opened the water cannons on the crowd.
The crowd was fired upon from the back. They had to no idea that the attack was coming. Many people had brought their entire families along to hear Dato Seri speak…
2245: The police and FRU have secured the perimeter of the ceramah area. The police even dismantled the tents, confiscated the rostrum and the PA equipment.
2235: Six people are believed to be arrested.
2225: The FRU continue to fire the water cannon and tear gas on PR supporters.
2215: The crowd of about 5,000 people have dispersed with the FRU on their tails. Many ran into the nearby housing areas (Tamans). The FRU gave chase and continued to fire tear gas even into the housing estates.
2200: Police have fired water cannon/tear gas to disperse a crowd of several thousand (1,000-5,000), including women and children at a ceramah in Sungai Petani. The tear gas was fired, apparently without any warning, just as Anwar was about to speak after greeting the crowd in several languages.
The situation is described as chaotic and even the reporters are in a state of shock. Police are securing the perimeter.
Anwar was due to address the ceramah in Taman Ria in Sungai Petani tonight.
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Go ahead PDRM, make my day. Give Pakatan the momentum to cruise to victory with your heavy handed tactics.
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atmosphere is not so right in the country lately. does it look like the beginning of a new administration. i am worry!
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we should check who is the supplier of tear gas. would that be the crony of some VIPs? or whether the contract is awarded directly? the supplier would have made a handsome lots of $.
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BN can order the firing of tear gas as much as they want. For every action there will be an equally more powerful reaction. The people of Malaysia will hate BN even more…
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If you ask me, it looks like the BN is not interested in holding any by-elections. This is just the preview for a major crackdown and then emergency to stop the by-elections since the BN knows they gonna lose all three bigtime. Cannot win fair and square, play dirty.
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The tear gas and water cannons will not intimidate the Rakyat, they will vote for PR in the upcoming by-elections, BN will lose big.
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wat happen to our police so many crime they cannot catch a thieves but gt the ppls ceramah the wan to catch ppl tk action fire tear gas at us so busy … wat the hell man … against inocense ppl not crime!!wat kind of federal gov doin noting talk alot in the tvmedia but we gt noting at all!!
… we as a malaysian we wan a good pm who think of us by demolish tolls low dwn petrol food price income tax free letric n water cut dwm buy hse cheaper for the ppl sake not suck our blood…!!!!!!!!the ppls power!!!!!!!!!!
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I wonder what triggers them to fire the tear gas? It is so distressing to hear that they just don’t care about safety of women and children anymore.
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Hey Anil, Pls keep this up. Why don’t you use Cover It Live anymore?
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They seem to be acting out of desperation…. panik kah?
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thank you, najib.
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More water and it will turn into ” River Of No Return” for
Be End…
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Bravooo .. UMNO/BN make your day … InsyaAllah senjata akan makan tuan .. kebencian rakyat kepeda UMNO/BN berganda ganda .. two Bukit and one Batang will be ours anytime …
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According to Malaysiakini.com, DSAI was ushered into the operation centre and his ushers locked the door and the police were trying to break down the door but gave up. Could it be DSAI they are after as a show of strength before tomorrow’s General Assembly?
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what the s…!! another C…!! Bkt Selambau Voters make sure vote for Pakatan Rakyat. We really fed up with this stupid police…!!!
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The worst is yet to come my friends, all doors of hell will break lose, I will miss Pak Lah to a certain extent. Watch what is going to happen in the next few days.
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<<Could it be DSAI they are after as a show of strength before tomorrow’s General Assembly?<<
UMNO show of strength? Or Police show of strength?
Or are you like me, in not being able to tell the difference?
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Operasi Lallang 2009 dah mula…
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what is this ,really bad!
that means no rule to follow?
So sad,but the semangat never padam!
Hidup rakyat !
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GOOD BYE BN … THE END
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….er….how does this AG/Home Minister/IGP authorised brutal action by the PRDM square-up with the following legislation and its laudably stated aims to align with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child? And to accord the right of parents to teach their children good citizenship so as to “enable him/her to participate in and contribute positively towards the attainment of the ideals of a civil Malaysian society”?
Particularly since both the AG and the IGP are representative members who make up the Co-ordinating Council and who are also deemed to be public servants?
Or can the AG/IGP/Home Minister please tell us whether their brutal attack on these defenceless childeren tonight falls within the protective ambit of S123?
“Imagine Power To The People ” John Lennon
For reference: Laws of Malaysia – Act 611 – CHILD ACT 2001
An Act to consolidate and amend relating to the care, protection and rehabilitation of children and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental there to.
Recognising that the country’s vision of a fully developed nation is one where social justice and moral, ethical and spiritual developments are just as important as economic development in creating a civil Malaysian society which is united, progressive, peaceful, caring, just and humane;
Acknowledging that a child, by reason of his/her physical, mental and emotional immaturity, is in need of special safeguards, care and assistance, after birth, to enable him/her to participate in and contribute positively towards the attainment of the ideals of a civil Malaysian society;
Recognising every child is entitled to protection and assistance in all circumstances without regard to distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, social origin or physical, mental or emotional disabilities or any other status;
Acknowledging the family as the fundamental group in society which provides the natural environment for the growth, support and well-being of all its members, particularly children, so that they may develop in an environment of peace, happiness, love and understanding in order to attain the full confidence, dignity and worth of the human person;
Recognising the role and responsibility of the family in society that they be afforded the necessary assistance to enable them to fully assume their responsibilities as the source of care, support, rehabilitation and development of children in society.
Co-ordinating Council for the Protection of Children membership:
(h) a representative of the Attorney General
(i) a representative of the IGP
Protection against suit and legal proceedings
123. An action shall not lie, and prosecution shall not be brought, instituted or maintained in any Court against the Government, Minister, Director-General, Protector, Social Welfare Officer, probation officer, police officer or medical officer for anything done or omitted to be done under this Act –
(a) in good faith
(b) in the reasonable belief that it was necessary for the purpose intended to be served thereby; or
(c) for carrying into effect provisions of this Act.
124. All officers appointed or authorised under this Act shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code.
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Another SAD day for democracy. How many more such days, there will still be…
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The Rakayt has had ENOUGH of the CORRUPTION /RACISM practiced by Umno/Bn. Rakyat tak nak,tak mahu Corrupt Leaders who continue to steal the Countrys wealth.
Opportunists will rear their ugly heads to shout racist slogan like ‘ketuanan melayu’ to gain influence and power,so as to ENRICH themselves and their families & cronies.
Hidup Datuk Seri Anwar ! Hidup Reformasi !
Hidup Keadilan-Pas-Dap untuk era baru tanpa Korapsi & politik pemain issu kaum ‘ Hidup Ketuanan Rakyat !
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