Posted in Friends & Family, Personality on Dec 17th, 2008 4 Comments »
A shocking news reached me on my way to Parliament this morning (17 Dec). Syafiq (Suara Keadilan photo journalist) called: “Syukree passed away!”
What? I was with him at Rawang Police Station until early morning yesterday! I was unsure what caused his death.
Syukree Hussain was a young man (28) who used to work with Suara Keadilan. [...]
Posted in Announcement, Friends & Family, Personality, Politics on Nov 22nd, 2008 3 Comments »
I just got the news that Dr MK Rajakumar, veteran leftist politician passed away at the age of 76 this morning.
Dr Rajakumar was one of the founding members of Parti Buruh (Labour Party) and Barisan Sosialis. He started his activist career as a doctor in parnership with late Dr Tan Chee Khoon. He was detained [...]
Posted in Anwar, Party, Personality on Aug 1st, 2008 25 Comments »
Dr Wan Azizah submitted her resignation as MP for Permatang Pauh today. This will give way for Anwar Ibrahim to contest in the by-election and return to Parliament. (Malaysiakini 31 July)
As a member of the party leadership, I was part of the decision and I understood the strategic considerations in this process. Finally, it is [...]
Posted in Friends & Family, Personality on Dec 30th, 2007 1 Comment »
Pak Lang just passed away not long ago. I received a call about 04:45 informing me the sad news.
He was brought back home to Bangi today. He led a glorious and heroic life. His dedication to the struggle for justice will always be remembered.
I suppose the burial will be held about noon today. Pak Lang [...]
Posted in International, Personality, Viewpoint on Dec 29th, 2007 No Comments »
“We are seeking power for the people. We want free, fair and transparent elections. Where there is dictatorship, there is extremism.” – Benazir Bhutto
The death of Benazir Bhutto came as a big shock!
The news reached me during the dinner of <i>”Malam Perpaduan”</i> organized by KeADILan Kapar division. Anwar got the message from his Blackberry.
I have [...]
Posted in Anwar, Friends & Family, Personality on Dec 28th, 2007 1 Comment »
Pak Lang or Md. Zaki Abdul Rasid is not doing very well lately. I received a message from Badrul on Pak Lang’s health condition. The doctor said his situation was critical and advised all family members to gather in the hospital. He has been brought in HUKM today (Dec 27).
Accompanied by Razak, I paid a [...]
Posted in Festival, International, Personality on Oct 9th, 2007 2 Comments »
October 9 is the anniversary of Che Guevara’s death. He was murdered by the imperialist in 1967. This year we commemorate the 40th anniversary of Che Guevara’s martyrdom.
Che Guevara has become a symbol of dignity, rebellion and the struggle for justice. Malaysian youth today have been deprived of our progressive history. The present repressive atmosphere [...]
Posted in Personality, Politics on Sep 30th, 2007 3 Comments »
A full day meeting today, preparation for the coming election. Biro Politik started meeting from the morning and carried on till 14:00hr. Then the Supreme Council (MPT) continued to meet from 15:00hr.
In fact we have to work extra hard during Puasa month as we need not break for lunch or tea.
The MPT ended at about [...]
Posted in Party, Personality, Politics on Aug 26th, 2007 No Comments »
I feel like I have come home!
- Said Kim Quek to the MPT
Famous political writer Kim Quek decided to be involved in active politics. For us who have been baptized by Reformasi, Kim Quek is not a unfamilar name.His name, viz. his pen name, initially frequently appeared in Harakah and Reformasi websites. What motivated him [...]
Posted in Activities, Personality on May 13th, 2007 No Comments »
Liu Jin Cheng （刘金城), a veteran political activist in Melaka passed away on Friday 11 May 2007.
Liu was a local leader of Parti Buruh and had been detained under ISA in 1960s. He later joined PRM until the merger. He became Parti Keadilan Rakyat Deputy Chief of Melaka state liaison committee after the merger. Unfortunately [...]