I reckon, this was supposed to be another "peaceful demonstration", given that I’ve witnessed previous demonstration to protest the fuel price increment.
But heck, not this time around. It was a bloody Sunday.
(SOURCE: Malaysiakini, 28 May 2006)
(SOURCE: Hosted at YouTube, 28 May 2005)
Dang Wangi OCPD ACP Kamal Pasha told reporters after the police wrapped up their operations at about 11.30am, that 18 individuals were arrested, including two women. Asked by malaysiakini if the use of force, especially the repeated kicking by his men, were justifiable, Kamal told reporters that his men had acted in self-defence.
"They (the protestors) resisted arrest. They started kicking first. (Retaliation) for us is self-defence. Minimum force was used," insisted Kamal.
A few leaders condemned the brutality, where the police are given an earful for resorting to force.
AI Malaysia executive director Josef Roy Benedict
The right to freedom of assembly and peaceful protest is an intrinsic part of the right to freedom of expression. This right is guaranteed in Article 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in Article 10 of the Federal Constitution. [...]It also shows the lack of political will by the government to ensure that operational methods and practices by the police are in line with international standards as recommended by Suhakam and the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng
Yesterday’s violence by the police in beating up peaceful demonstrators highlighted the need to quickly establish an IPCMC (Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission) to stop abuses of human rights by the police.Bar Council chairperson Yeo Yang Poh
This is another strong, powerful reason why the IPCMC is essential. …In situations such as this, it would be totally unconvincing if the ensuing investigations is conducted internally, because we already hear the official stand of the police (that they were merely acting in self-defence).PKR information chief Tian Chua
I think there’s a lack of clear guidance from the political leaders to instruct the police to uphold civil behaviour and that’s very obvious. There was so much talk before that we should respect freedom of assembly, (Human Rights Commission) Suhakam had already made recommendations that the police should allow free expression.Immediate past president of (human rights group) Hakam Ramdas Tikamdas
The shocking display of police aggression and repression to a constitutional exercise of peaceful assembly by lawful citizens of this country is reminiscent of the dark and brutal days of the reformasi period that most Malaysians want to forget. The police misconduct is also a reminder that the IPCMC is a prerequisite for police reform.PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa
There was no reason why the police should have acted as such. The assembly was a very peaceful one, they knew one after another speaker was going to speak, and we intended to stay there no more than two hours. But after they started to shoot the water at us, and the beating started, it was as if we were criminals. [...]I was there at the hospital to look at those who had been beaten, some were hit on the head and their lips were bleeding. Even after they started bleeding, they were handcuffed. One had to have stitches, and was discharged only today. They beat people like animals.
One thing for sure, they are singing the same tune of asking for the establishment of Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC), something which was strongly objected by the Police Diraja Malaysia (PDRM).
Dr Hatta Ramli, the chief organiser of yesterday’s protest, said they will lodge a complaint with the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) against the FRU’s violence. He vowed that the protestors would not be cowed by the police violence against them.
"We are considering another protest."
Fortunately, most Malaysians are gracious enough to contain lots and lots of anger and intimidation to come.
But always remember, when people have had enough, those sitting atop must feel scare, real-scare.
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"There should not be any selectivity or double standards. There should only one set of rules for all,” Abdullah said.
This is what Abdullah told the Weust…no wonder nobody listen to you lah…look at Malaysia….lousiest PM ever, talk like nobody’s business.
Hello, Taiwan President’s son in law facing jail term from 7-20 years over an insider trade scandal, what about your son in law? Don’t teach us what to do when u do exactly the opposite…
the real face of someone who do not really wish to see a peaceful malaysia….bravo to those who have sacrifice their blood for the "bloody" act (especially those handsome/tough guys in black)… i m pretty sure the opposition will be proud of your action and your courageous….to me i just feel ashamed of myself for being the same nationality as yours…for all what you ve done…
thanks but no thanks!
What is most scary is how out of date the officers are with the time. Kamal Pasha obviously did not think that any video footage would be spread widely and so he thought he could just spin it the way he wants. It goes to show the police are just conditioned to behave with arrogance and impunity no matter what the truth. Its a disdain for public opinion and public interest and even what the reality is.
Well, Mr. Kamal, next time a police ask for a bribe, I will beat the bugger and say its self-defence like on Sunday since you say its OK to beat up people and then say its self-defense
Jit Sing, did i get u wrong? are you condeming the protestors? if YES, then you’re a ignorant mofo. Peaceful means nothing if the people is suffering from the corrupted goverments wrong doings. You should be ashame of yourself instead, those ppl stand up for their rights, and you want a peaceful malaysia despite all the fucking scandals. Its a peaceful demo since the begining, it was those dumb FRU who created havoc by beating up ppl.
Why don’t you migrate to another country? Me don’t wanna be your countrymen either.
God, you’re one damn ignorant bugger, i hope you’re not the MMU graduate,that i know off.
If NO, then i stupid.
hi limpehkalugong…u got it all right…i was condeming the protesters…and i m the MMU graduate that u know off…so sorry that i would not be able to change these facts and have you to bare the shame of being my countrymen….
there are few things that i wish to make it clear here…when people keep his mouth shut…it doesnt mean that he is ignorant….same when people voice out against the so called "facts"…it doesnt mean that he is ignorant to the "facts" too…
if talking to me had already got you so emotional….then i think the situation during the so called "peaceful" demo was even more tense…people tends to get emotional easily when something go against them…
i dun mean to protect the FRU/police/officers or the so called "goverment’s dogs" by YB Anwar….did i mentioned any in my previous post? i just voice out my view that i am always against any form of demonstration….a "peaceful" demo means nothing if it turns havoc…regardless of who started it first….
"believe nothing in what you hear…believe half in what you see"….i trust myself for my own judgement….
p/s hey buddy, glad that you still remember who i am..how are you doing?
Oh dear Jit sing, you are stereotyping me with the ppl that shed their blood for a cause that i believe you whined about. Me just a gutless malaysian acting tough on the world wide web, totally different with them.
You talk so much and its kinda ignorant, you are blaming those ppl for the incident ….you sounded like a PAS MP that blamed the rape victims for dressing sexily, or the divorced women being gatal aka barking at the wrong tree.
You live in malaysia long enough now, being a working class and all that. Do you still believe that we can solve anything in Malaysia without going to the street? The goverment is not listening to you, nobody’s listening to you. I hope there were more demos from now on, then maybe you will consider to migrate, 10q.
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