It is time to take stock on how far we have come in realising local democracy.
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It is time to take stock on how far we have come in realising local democracy.
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Perkasa and Isma are confused group of Islam followers. They contradict with Islamic doctrines and stay align with the holy teaching at the same time. Their intention is to institutionalized Islam in this country so that they become the authority (on religion). This assumption has given them the passport to flex their muscles from Putrajaya but only up to the borders of Malaysia. These group of so called Champion of religion and Hero of Malay people can never jump across the borders of Malaysia to do great things for their people. If Perkasa ideology is really so fascinating, I would… Read more »
Human rights is unlikely to take root here unless the moderate Malays can help to open up the minds of fellow Malays that have been misled by Umno that pluralism and liberalism are a threat to the religion.
Malay moderates should speak out as the Sydney hostage incident has shown that extremely radicalised religious bigots could strike as lone wolf in a cafe or kopitiqm in Malaysia.
… Ridhuan Tee … has claimed that there is no moderate Islam, just fundamental Islam. To him, there is no moderation in Islam and there is only one version of the religion which is fundamental. So, if there is only one version, then (is the version) he professes … same as ISIS and Taliban that kill and murder innocents including children(?) And, to think that they made him professor in Malaysia, one the was caught plagiarizing by the way. This is why Malaysia is in trouble.
A Catholic priest in Muar, Johor, was detained for having 30 copies of a hymn book with the word Allah which were meant for his Orang Asli parishioners. Are the Orang Asli being denid their human rights to own the hymm book in this festive period?
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/johor-catholic-priest-detained-30-hymn-books-with-allah-seized
Are the Muslims hounded in this way in Christian countries like UK or the US?
Do the authorities there seize their holy books and prevent them from disseminating information about their religion?
Why are Malaysian Muslims so insecure?
please do highlight the type of Human Rights improvements in Penang by the State Govt and its related local agencies. Felt that it is useless to bash the umno and the fanatics,if we (PR) is not making a change and progress. Is there a need to formulate new local law to protect the LGBT and minorities? The recent harsh treatment given to a small group of nudist/naturalist on a remote place was a dismay. Human Rights is not about whacking the other group for their believes. It is about having a place for them among us. Lessen the tension and… Read more »
Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said Malaysia will produce more Malays of the same ilk as Malay rights group Perkasa as long as Umno remains in power: “In the party’s early years, Malays were told they needed a mental revolution. Umno even produced a book ‘Revolusi Mental’, urging the Malays to be rational and mentally strong so they could realise their full human potential. It was an inspiring, thought-provoking and peaceful message. “But the Umno under Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is full of insecurities and anger, and always seems to be inciting Malays to do stupid things.… Read more »
Malaysia cannot be proud of its human rights as the citizens could not speak out freely against the government as Sedition Act could be used against them. The media is so tightly controled and only provide one-sided news favouring the BN administration.
Utusan has to pay RM250K to Lim Kit Siang for defamation.
But Utusan will continue to tell lies to discredit Pakatan leaders as it is a small price to pay in order to influence the thinking of rural Malays!
This show that the court is not bias as alleged by the opposition
a Law student John Wu has different opinion on the enactment of Sediction Act in Msia :
http://www.themalaysiantimes.com.my/who-does-the-sedition-act-protect/
Wow…this is an eyeopeners to know Malaysia is affirmatively racist! No wonder more n more contemplating migration now that many forums bring held to lure capable but disillusioned Malaysians to down under.
13th December, City Bayview Hotel, 9 am. Make a date with prominent Malaysians for human rights!
ha talking of human right, Mahathir was right, the US and the West should look in their backyard first. Latest report show how the CIA tortured detained people. We should look no further to their sham democracy. China, Asia and Malaysia is doing right. The Sedition Act should not be repealed and should be enhanced to ISA status. Anyway, DAP LKS has admitted that Pakatan may not survive until next GE and now he is proposing PR to be part BN. He knew Pakatan DAP will be trounced next GE. Teluk Intan has shown us the way. The Sarawak election… Read more »
At that time the US had done the right thing to extract information from Al Qaeda terrorists in order to prevent further attack on civilian lives.
At least the US is willing to declassify secret documents after 10 years, unlike our OSA that covers up lots of misdeed.
You are either ignorant or stupid. This is only part of what the US is doing which does not cover under official secret act but act committed by CIA without procedure or any act. The US official secret act still has a lot to be accountable.
Cannot understand why Anil allows personal attack by this person. I thought one can challenge ideas, but not term people as ignorant or stupid, right?
People are against the Sedition Act because it has been abused and not applicable to Perkasa.
Yes, gk ong, commenters should avoid personal attacks. That said, I think the words “stupid” or “ignorant” are par for the course when people stick their necks out in public discourse, though of course these words are not the most courteous.
Terrorists should not have human rights as they are not human. Even SPCA should not help the terrorists.
Malaysia had not adopted more of the nine core UN human rights conventions. To date, Malaysia has only signed three of the nine instruments. Among those it is not a party to are the conventions on civil and political rights, refugees, elimination of racial discrimination, against torture and on the rights of migrant workers. The UN was watching closely how the Najib administration plans to fortify the Sedition Act as it is concerned that it can be used to limit freedom of expression. Difficult to how UN can even offer a seat on the council to a government who jails… Read more »
What is the point of signing if you do not adhere it. Latest report from the US showed how the CIA tortured detained people just like what the Japanese do in World War 2. Mind you, the Malaysian govt do not jail the people just for questioning the govt. These people are inciting racial and religious tension and they are not simply sent to jail. They were given the right to appoint lawyers to defend them in the court of law.
Is it not seditious to suggest that Bible in Malay language should be burned? Reflect properly when you perform your (prayers).
Racial discrimination is real in Malaysia with the Umno’s version of Ketuanan Melayu and NEP that deprive non Malays many opportunities despite they are proven to be capable. Just look at the civil service that has been Islamised in every way.
Bhaskal : Racial discrimination is every where else even in the US and Western countries that talk of human rights and democracy.
At least we are now seeing moderate Malays, the 25 prominent ones, speaking up to urge for moderate Islam when the BN government aka Umno has abused the religion in the extreme way lately for political gain.
Tricia Yeoh wrote on The Sun today: Moderates break their silence
http://www.thesundaily.my/node/285361
Earlier this week, a group of 25 prominent Malay Muslims broke their silence and issued a strong statement – expressing their dismay at the way Islam is being politicised in our country today. This group was able to demonstrate that there clearly do exist moderate Malaysians able and willing to confront and counter those they have termed to be a “rise of supremacist NGOs accusing dissenting voices of being anti-Islam”.
Mandela was incarcerated for more than 20 years for speaking against racial discrimination. Probably seditious from the standpoint of the apartheid law.
Ibrahim Ali said the 25 former civil servants and influential leaders who recently signed an open letter calling for a stop to extremism in Malaysia were “cowards” for criticising Malay rights groups like Perkasa and Isma.
Let us hope those moderate malays can stand up and challenge Perkasa for a debate on live TV.
Najib: Human Rights Threatens Islam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvoQlPIq_T4
To Umno, anything can be made to be a threat to Islam so as to scare the Malays to seek Umno for protection(?)