Aug 7, 2009

Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA): Government should start listen to the people

THE RESULT AS AT 12:40 PM FROM http://www.ikdn.gov.my/:

(CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO ENLARGE)



Initially, the stated purpose of the ISA was to defend communist activity in Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency. Since 1960 when the Act was enacted, thousands of people including trade unionists, student leaders, labour activists, political activists, religious groups, academicians, NGO activists have been arrested under the ISA.

A poll on the Home Ministry's website regarding the Internal Security Act saw an overwhelming majority labeling the security legislation as 'draconian' and calling for its repeal.

As at 12:40pm, a total of 6234 people had participated in the poll, with 5462 (88 percent) dismissing the law which provides for detention without trial as being oppressive and outdated, while 620 respondents described it as a 'preventive law' while another 153 were voted not sure.

The August 1 anti ISA rally was led by opposition leaders, some 30,000 people jammed the traffic arteries of Kuala Lumpur, leading to the police firing tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Nearly 600 people were also detained. Of this figure, 29 have been charged with illegal assembly and violating the Societies Act.

I hope this barbaric and draconian law repealed to deliver a better democracy to the people. Let the people to enjoy the real meaning of democracy! This is my opinion. How about yours? Cast your vote here- http://www.ikdn.gov.my/. This is a great opportunity given by the federal government, let’s send a clear message to them.

7 comments:

haris said...

don worry lar brother, they will keep on deny this! your hope will remain hope, sorry to say that, between ur blog is nice.. good writings!

Anonymous said...

were all ISA detainees intended to cause, and to cause a substantial number of citizens to fear, organized violence against
persons and property?

ISA used to some party's political agenda! shame of them!

Chong Tat said...

My 18 hours under the Internal Security Act by a former detainee (part two)

I instantly wiped off my tears, I realised that a lot of them are staying with me, I must be with them as well.

After taking my thumbprints, I was given my dinner and arranged to spend my night in remand. It was not to my knowledge that my colleagues in the profession and people from different groups and parties were there to show their support, right outside that station.

I requested the female officer to keep the lights on. She told me not to worry, she will not switch off the lights. The police also informed me that I would be meeting my parents tomorrow morning at eight. I have spent a very long time, thinking of everything that I have to tell my parents. I have lost touch with the outside world this is my only opportunity, I must cherish it, to clearly explain everything to my parents.

After clearing my mind and organising my thoughts, I tried to sleep while lying on the wooden bed with the company of the mosquitoes and the noise of water dripping. I have no idea what tomorrow holds for me, but I know I have to be in my perfect condition to handle everything.

I have never suffered from insomnia and this very night, I finally experienced it. Deep down in my heart, I know that those who care about me, would also be experiencing the same, my heart wrenched thinking of that.

At 6 o'clock in the next morning, when I was about to wash up, the female officer passed me the clothing brought by my parents. I was surprised; everything was new, the toiletries, t-shirts, shorts, panties.

I later discovered that the 'parents' that the police officer was referring to were a bunch of my colleagues. While waiting outside the Penang Police Contingent Headquarter, they have prepared all these for me. They were uncertain when I would be released, but they told themselves that they must get these necessity items ready in the briefest time possible.

I met my parents and bided them goodbye, the police informed me that they would bring me to the Police Headquarter in Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur. My heart sank, I told myself this is the beginning of it, I must brace myself for everything.

After few turns of event, I was eventually brought to the Perak Police Headquarter in Ipoh. After a brief interrogation session, I was brought back to Penang Police Headquarter again.

It was here, where I was interrogated further. I told myself to keep my mind clear, I must tell them the truth, and respond appropriately.

After the interrogation session, I was brought to see another higher-ranked officer, he told me, "We can both go home now!". Both of us turned to the clock on the wall, the time was 2.25p.m.

This my 18 hours under ISA. I have gone through a lot

After being released, I received a lot of messages, telephone calls and bouquets. My colleagues in the press, representatives from political parties, society leaders, schoolmates, classmates, friends and relatives have visited me at home. Of course, not forgetting the readers and the public who called up or visited Sin Chew Daily's office in Penang or the Head Office in Petaling Jaya.

Calls, messages, well wishes, and visits from readers and friends. To all of them, I have to express my deepest gratitude. During that 18 hours which was filled with a lot of uncertainties, I felt that there is some unknown strength that has supported me throughout, I knew it must be from you all, those whom I knew or have not met!

I realise that our journey is still full with challenges and obstacles, so we have to continue the same righteous spirit and courage that we have all shown this time! Our society needs this spirit, to build a better tomorrow.

I have finally been freed, but I hope Teresa Kok and Raja Petra Kamaruddin and all those detainees under the Internal Security Act, could be released as soon as as possible. If the authorities think that they have broken the law, they should brought to the court of law to receive transparent and fair trials.

joshua said...

The govt should abolish isa immediately!

haris said...

hi bro joshua..

what? immediately? r u joking? i lost my hope bro..

lets make right decision in the next GE!

VASANTARAO APPALASAMY said...

yes haris,
that's the only way to make government realise the people's hope...

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