As the dust settles somewhat with more reactions and counter reactions, it’s good to relook at what happened on November 9, 2008 in slower motion. But before that, the statement from civil society groups is demands us to pay attention. I’ve included some videos I managed to capture as we were waiting in solidarity with…
Category: Malaysia
Micah Monday: NegaraKu
I’m slowly settling down after quite an eventful evening last night. It’s good to be with family right now. More precisely, the dynamic duo Gareth and Elysia. Ewan is asleep. Synergizing with the surge of blog activity here, the Micah Mandate also tried to chip in. A more reflective mode usually settles in after the…
“NegaraKu”: PJ Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil and BERSIH one year Anniversary Part 3
I’m still wondering why there is so little news coming out from so called alternative media like the Malaysian Insider on what happened last night . . . Malaysiakini conveys the views from the police here: Selangor police chief Khalid Abu Bakar has denied that the police moved in on participants at a candle-light vigil…
“NegaraKu”: PJ Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil and Bersih One Year Anniversary Part 2
The problem with Malaysian mainstream media like this report from the Star is the selective reading and interpretation of events (some might even say spinning) which is utterly disappointing! (it makes one wonder whether they even had a journalist there as a eyewitness of the events. My comments in RED! (This might be a little…
“NegaraKu”: PJ Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil and BERSIH One year Anniversary Part 1
I thought Sunday evening would end with a celebrative and a sober mood in the light of the release of RPK and the cause of abolishing the ISA, and remembering the unforgettable demonstration of the people’s voice in last year’s BERSIH walk . “NegaraKu” at Amcorp Mall from Second Thoughts on Vimeo. The first “original”…
RPK Free!
Thanks Johnny for the video (and Soo Choo for alerting me to it)! Latest news is that RPK should be brought to court and freed at 4pm today . another 61 or more to go . So, this Sunday can have a new dimension to the Candlelight vigil and one year – “Yes, I remember…
Micah Thursday: US ELECTIONS SPOTLIGHT
The Micah Mandate is going through changes too and hopes to have a new look soon. At the mean time, we are still having material for intellectual digestion in her current format! :-) One of our initiators Bob Teoh gives us a double! US ELECTIONS SPOTLIGHT Commentary Barack, My Friend By Bob Teoh Whew! My…
Random Links 300 “Yes, We Can” Edition
Text of Obama’s victory speech in Chicago Reading the text was a good as hearing it . below are some of the lines which stood out for me. . There will be setbacks and false starts. There are many who won’t agree with every decision or policy I make as president. And we know the…
PJ Candlelight Vigil Under the Rain 2 November 2008 Part 2
As the PJ Candlelight vigil was drawing to a close, I must confess when I stepped up on the little box to say a few words I was trembling a little (maybe it was cold or I was so humbled that Haris was holding the umbrella for me), and concerned whether I was rambling or…
PJ Candlelight Vigil Under the Rain 2 November 2008 Part 1
Haris Ibrahim on "Working together on something good!" from Second Thoughts on Vimeo. This was my second time for the vigil, last week was dry and clear this round was wet and raining. Over 100 brave rain to attend PJ vigil and Rain vigil & arrested bloggers around the world has a summary narrative and…