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Both NST and The Star (nothing on Malaysiakini yet) proudly frontpage that paragon of liberal thought, Raja Nazrin Shah apparently denouncing the recent peaceful rallies – clearly referencing Hindraf and Bersih. Might have come as a shock to some. Raja Nazrin has said a number of profoundly moral (if not profoundly original) things in recent months. The popularity [...] Just a quick thank you to those in MK and the blogosphere who were too kind in their words about some of my recent writing.. :) Don’t deserve it, but appreciate it nonetheless! * Looks like there might be a movement to boycott major newspapers – will try to keep all updated. I took about 180 photos at the Hindraf rally. I find it difficult to analyze everything while describing my experience, so I will do these things separately I hope. What follows is just a narrative of my experience, with highlights from the photos I took. Click on them for larger versions, and click here [...] William‘s a great guy, if you haven’t met him. I thought this composition of his was really inspired.. * Mr. Prime Minister, First there were 2,500. Mr. Prime Minister, Do you hear them? I noticed that the NST today had a front page like theSun usually has – full advertisement. I once took a short journalism training course. The trainer spoke of the pride in which a newspaper puts on its front page, and what it means to sacrifice that page of pride. theSun does it because it’s a free [...] Very busy morning. But I wanted to write this real quick. Both NST and the Star printed in huge words: DEFIANCE! This to me is a clear indication: they are trying to provoke the Malays, painting the protesters as Indians who have gotten too brave for their own good, and are arrogantly and violently demanding things that are [...] It’s late, but I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with them.. :( (Malaysiakini down at time of writing. They should get better backup servers) I just got back home. The police were horrible. The police and whoever is pulling their accursed strings. I’m a little too agitated to either write fully about what happened or upload all my pictures right now. But I’ll try to asap. In the meantime, let [...] Even before I woke up, there had been sms’es about water cannons and tear gas :( (thanks li tsin!) Malaysiakini: Hours before the protest organised by Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) is due to take place, the police have already begun firing tear gas and chemical-laced water to disperse crowds in three areas in Kuala Lumpur – [...] It’s not because I really like rallies. I find them too hot or too wet, hell to get to, and liable to get me arrested. Been there, done that, wasn’t fun at all. I’ve been reading a lot about the spectrum of responses towards Hindraf, and it’s been really engaging. I’ve searched my soul, and I now know what [...] Finally made it down to Klang. Cops playing usual game: arrest in Bangsar, detain in Shah Alam, charge in Klang, imprison in Sg. Buloh :| Was driving in Shah Alam, when Li Tsin (who did an excellent job reporting for Malaysiakini!) said it’s near SK Klang, I was like… ?!?! :P :) But it was a massive [...] |
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