Posted in Culture, International, Viewpoint on Dec 12th, 2006 2 Comments »
During my university days, on my bedroom wall used to hang this poster “Chile: Hasta Cuando?†It was a documentary by Australian filmmaker David Bradbury. Being a young student, I was fascinated by revolutionary struggles in Latin America. David Bradbury’s films including Nicaragua: No Pasaran, South of the Border, etc. were my introductory education material [...]
Posted in International, Viewpoint on Dec 11th, 2006 2 Comments »
“Never a leaf moves in Chile if I don’t move it”
Just saw online that General Pinochet the dictator died a few hours ago (on Sunday December 10). It is ironic that the butcher of Chile died on Human Rights Day.
I am sad actually. I don’t quite know how to describe this feeling.
First, I regret that [...]
Posted in Activities, Human Rights, International on Dec 6th, 2006 No Comments »
Chee Siouk Chin (R) & Chee Soon Juan
Received a letter from Siouk Chin, Soon Juan’s sister, informing that Soon Juan has been hospitalized. Sad. Malaysians should express our solidarity to help our closest neighbour to achieve democracy.
Dear friends,
Chee Soon Juan was admitted to hospital on Sunday, 3 December.
The prison doctor found blood in his urine. [...]
Posted in International, Viewpoint on Dec 1st, 2006 No Comments »
Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAF) was under heavy shelling from Umno delegates at the General Assembly. The foundation, that is affiliated with the ruling German Christian Democratic Party, was labelled as anti-Islam and attacked.
Peter Schier, the representative of KAF in Malaysia, defended the foundation’s work in the promotion of interfaith activities and better understanding of universal [...]
Posted in International, Viewpoint on Nov 25th, 2006 No Comments »
Vigil by courageous Singaporeans last night
Dr Chee Soon Juan delivered a video message before his detention.
Watch his speech on YouTube.
A few prominent Asian democratic politicians have jointly issued a letter of condemnation on Singapore’s violation of civil rights. The statement was issued under the Allaince of Raform and Democracy in Asia (ARDA):
24 Nov 2006
The Alliance [...]
Posted in International, Viewpoint on Oct 29th, 2006 1 Comment »
Came across a interesting writing by a blogger Marcel Côté today. He wrote about Anwar, Islam and the contradictions in the increasingly xenophobic West.
Worth checking him out at Eatbees Blog.