To the PM, Home Minister and IGP, do you still deny that the police used violence on the protestors? None are so blind as those with sight but do not see the truth. All coverage of the 9 July rallies have been given the whitewash treatment by the MSM. You will never see images like […]
SCENES YOU WILL NEVER SEE IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA Read More »
Face-off. The only ‘weapon’ the protestors had was defiance against the FRU who were in full anti-riot gear, with full-face helmet and shield. (Front page of Sunday Star) It’s the day after. A quick browse through the print and online news media can leave the casual reader very much confused as to where things stand
HE SAYS, SHE SAYS, THEY SAY, AND I SAY Read More »
The show of might vs unarmed protesters who only want clean and fair elections. What’s so wrong about that? (Front page of the Star 9 July) * Things you need to bring / prepare * 1. MyKad, driver’s license, one ATM card only. 2. Maximum RM100 only. 3. Appropriate clothing, pants, T-shirt / shirt color
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS BEFORE THE RALLY Read More »
For those of you planning to attend the rally on 9 July, do view the videos below before you head for Stadium Merdeka. They were taken at a training workshop conducted by Lawyers for Liberty.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IF ARRESTED Read More »
We gave our word to His Majesty. We will honour our word. Even if Najib and his administration will not honour theirs. We have come to expect little else from them. See you all at Stadium Merdeka at 2pm, Saturday, 9th July, 2011. Come in yellow. Come in any colour. All colours are yours. As
ONWARD TO STADIUM MERDEKA 9 JULY Read More »
So the Bersih 2.0 street rally scheduled for this Saturday has been called off. The PM has given his blessing for the rally to be held at a stadium instead. In black and white – the PM’s invitation to protest as loud as we want,. (The Star 5 July) Fence-sitters, curious bystanders and foreign
JOM, JOIN THE BIG WALK TO THE STADIUM THIS SATURDAY Read More »
Last Thursday at a seminar on “Content Monitoring 2011“, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) directed all mainstream media (MSM) not to give prominence to reports on Bersih and pro-Bersih groups. They were also told to refer to the Bersih 2.0 rally as an “illegal rally”. To ensure their directives were adhered to, all
YELLOW – THE COLOUR OF COURAGE Read More »
If you haven’t heard of the term GERONTECHNOLOGY, neither have I till quite recently. It refers to technology and research into products and services designed to improve the quality of life for older adults. One of the many applications of gerontechnology is the designing of devices and equipment to assist people who face challenges as
ASSISTIVE DEVICES THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR SENIORS Read More »
Consider these statistics: By 2050, ~ The number of persons in the world aged 60 years or older is expected to almost triple. ~ In developed countries, there will be two elderly persons for every child. ~ In developing countries, the proportion of the older population is expected to rise to about 20%. ~ The
WHO’S LOOKING INTO THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY IN MALAYSIA?? Read More »
You just can’t believe everything you read in the mainstream media. I was at the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall last Sunday for the launch of Bersih 2.0. I find it incredulous that reporters covering the same event can come up with different interpretations of the event. Some chose to omit certain details to give a
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