The Abolish ISA Movement (GMI) and rights group Suaram aim to hold simultaneous candlelight vigils against the abhorred law in eight states around the country on Sunday.
The protest will be held as an effort to pressure Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein to repeal the Internal Security Act.
Aug 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the draconian act, which was introduced by first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's administration in 1960.
The candlelight vigils will be held at the following venues and times:
- Dataran MBPJ, Padang Timur in Petaling Jaya at 8pm
- Speaker's Square, Penang (9pm)
- Dataran Bandaraya Ipoh (8pm)
- Dataran Zero KM, Sungai Petani (8pm)
- Taman Hijau, Jalan Sultanah Zainab, Kota Bharu (8pm)
- Pusat Tanah Wang, Jalan Perdada, Sibu (8pm)
- Bangunan Al Idrus Commercial Centre, Kuching (8pm)
- Front Entrance of 1 Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu (1pm)
On Monday, GMI chairperson Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh announced that the coalition of NGOs would distribute around 100,000 leaflets on the draconian law on the same day.
GMI also plans to erect billboards and put up banners on the ISA in Selangor, he added.
Syed Ibrahim called on the government to abolish all existing detention-without-trial laws such as the ISA, Emergency Ordinance 1969, Restricted Residence Act 1933 and Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 with immediate effect.
Suaram's 2009 Human Rights Report - released on July 21 - said Najib's first year in office marked further deterioration in the state of human rights in the nation.
In his maiden speech as prime minister, Najib had said his administration would not use the ISA arbitrarily and would give importance to the principles of human rights and civil liberties.
The government is planning to table amendments to the ISA in the areas of length of detention, rights and treatment of detainees and their families, the power of the home minister, the use of ISA for political reasons and detention without trial.
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written by Gabby, August 01, 2010 02:27:20
written by Gabby, August 01, 2010 02:27:20
The location at Dataran MBPJ, Padang Timur in Petaling Jaya is rather confusing as it shows a different location in the GPS, it shows somewhere at Kelana Jaya near the famous seafood restaurant. So guys, remember the actual location is Opposite AMCORP MALL !
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written by Better My, July 31, 2010 20:21:03
written by Better My, July 31, 2010 20:21:03
Re written by red1, August 01, 2010 08:05:58
@Better My. I be at Amcorp Mall 7pm, dress in black shirt and blue jeans. Standing besides a good Malay friend .."
Today is the day.
I will be in another location dressed like you.
We will be of the same mind and spirit on this very day -
Nothing is going to stop us from singing " No to ISA" today to the world in the open or/and in our hearts peacefully.
You are a champ, red1 and all the rakyat like you.
Have a great "NO to ISA" day or evening Candle Light Vigil out 8pm most states, everybody.
Let the candles begin to burn and burn ever so brightly today.
All other nations are taken, Malaysia is ours.
So take care of our beloved nation.
@Better My. I be at Amcorp Mall 7pm, dress in black shirt and blue jeans. Standing besides a good Malay friend .."
Today is the day.
I will be in another location dressed like you.
We will be of the same mind and spirit on this very day -
Nothing is going to stop us from singing " No to ISA" today to the world in the open or/and in our hearts peacefully.
You are a champ, red1 and all the rakyat like you.
Have a great "NO to ISA" day or evening Candle Light Vigil out 8pm most states, everybody.
Let the candles begin to burn and burn ever so brightly today.
All other nations are taken, Malaysia is ours.
So take care of our beloved nation.
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written by red1, July 31, 2010 19:05:58
written by red1, July 31, 2010 19:05:58
@Better My.
I be at Amcorp Mall 7pm, dress in black shirt and blue jeans. Standing besides a good Malay friend who happens to be called Black (cos he is very gelap).
To encourage the timid ones more, i will say that usually such parties are so much fun with free water showers and if you are lucky you get free KaliFan and a place to stay for the night.
)
I be at Amcorp Mall 7pm, dress in black shirt and blue jeans. Standing besides a good Malay friend who happens to be called Black (cos he is very gelap).
To encourage the timid ones more, i will say that usually such parties are so much fun with free water showers and if you are lucky you get free KaliFan and a place to stay for the night.
)
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written by Voter get Voters 1, July 31, 2010 05:04:53
written by Voter get Voters 1, July 31, 2010 05:04:53
Wear Black or RED as reinforced by BETTER MY.Be there or be square.
If for any reasons you and your friends cannot be there then make amends by getting at least 2 new voters for PR and keep them well informed. GE 13 is sooner than you think.
Lets work harder for a BETTER Malaysia for ALL Malaysians. Do it now. Its NOW or NEVER
If for any reasons you and your friends cannot be there then make amends by getting at least 2 new voters for PR and keep them well informed. GE 13 is sooner than you think.
Lets work harder for a BETTER Malaysia for ALL Malaysians. Do it now. Its NOW or NEVER
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written by Voter get Voters 1, July 31, 2010 05:00:45
written by Voter get Voters 1, July 31, 2010 05:00:45
Abolish ISA Now..not amend or play around that arse of a law.
I honestly doubts this F. BN will abolish ISA let alone amend it.
Thus we shall take all peaceful actions against ISA.
Better still Let vote out BN...PR will abolish ISA ,OSA and watever arse hole of the laws in Malaysia.
I honestly doubts this F. BN will abolish ISA let alone amend it.
Thus we shall take all peaceful actions against ISA.
Better still Let vote out BN...PR will abolish ISA ,OSA and watever arse hole of the laws in Malaysia.
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written by Aduh, July 31, 2010 01:16:45
written by Aduh, July 31, 2010 01:16:45
Fc @$% ng beEND
We are not interested on amendmants. We do not want to hear any more of it. We want nothing less than abolishment. ,
We are not interested on amendmants. We do not want to hear any more of it. We want nothing less than abolishment. ,
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written by Better My, July 30, 2010 20:25:48
written by Better My, July 30, 2010 20:25:48
Re: written by red1, July 31, 2010 08:32:05
@Better My .. there are those who couldn't be bothered or just plain chicken to come out in the open where Special Branch officers and photographers can snap them. I got such friends too, until u have to drag them and give them free teh tarik also don't want. And you think they will light up their candles in their homes? They probably lite up a cigarette and say they did lite up something. Or if they are asked by their housemates why they liting up the candle for, they will say "Oh.. wrong candle.. tot that it was the aroma candle oil". All kiasu one"
Very funny! Hope these are the exception, not the norm to those who are aware of the struggle and aware of the fact that the war needs to be won. Put a candle in front of the house in the evening and let any residual conscience in their mind prick them till no ends. Try it. If my freinds have none, boy, I would need to ressess who these "my friends are..
Re: Why need ISA some more?!! TieuuuNahSeng! "
I know what the Foochow of Sibu and Sitiawan, maybe even the infamous Sitiawan Ngeh cousins, will say " E Neh Ni cone" to ISA.
The good but aggro Indian will probably say "Kutia" ISA.
The Kalu pissed southern Indian kinds say give me more ISA - we love it like curried roti canai. F idiots!
@Better My .. there are those who couldn't be bothered or just plain chicken to come out in the open where Special Branch officers and photographers can snap them. I got such friends too, until u have to drag them and give them free teh tarik also don't want. And you think they will light up their candles in their homes? They probably lite up a cigarette and say they did lite up something. Or if they are asked by their housemates why they liting up the candle for, they will say "Oh.. wrong candle.. tot that it was the aroma candle oil". All kiasu one"
Very funny! Hope these are the exception, not the norm to those who are aware of the struggle and aware of the fact that the war needs to be won. Put a candle in front of the house in the evening and let any residual conscience in their mind prick them till no ends. Try it. If my freinds have none, boy, I would need to ressess who these "my friends are..
Re: Why need ISA some more?!! TieuuuNahSeng! "
I know what the Foochow of Sibu and Sitiawan, maybe even the infamous Sitiawan Ngeh cousins, will say " E Neh Ni cone" to ISA.
The good but aggro Indian will probably say "Kutia" ISA.
The Kalu pissed southern Indian kinds say give me more ISA - we love it like curried roti canai. F idiots!
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written by Middle Path, July 30, 2010 19:59:41
written by Middle Path, July 30, 2010 19:59:41
"Do not deceive, do not despise
Each other, anywhere.
Do not be angry, and do not
Secret resentment bear;
For as a mother risks her life
And watches over her child,
So boundless be your love to all,
So tender, kind and mild.
"Yea cherish good-will right and left,
For all, both soon and late,
And with no hindrance, with no stint,
From envy free and hate;
While standing, walking, sitting down,
Forever keep in mind:
The rule of life that's always best
Is to be loving-kind.
Each other, anywhere.
Do not be angry, and do not
Secret resentment bear;
For as a mother risks her life
And watches over her child,
So boundless be your love to all,
So tender, kind and mild.
"Yea cherish good-will right and left,
For all, both soon and late,
And with no hindrance, with no stint,
From envy free and hate;
While standing, walking, sitting down,
Forever keep in mind:
The rule of life that's always best
Is to be loving-kind.
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written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:49:14
written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:49:14
The 4 States under Pakatan control should grant permits to setup billboards.. huge ones.. and allow them to hang up erect for all to see whole year around. This must be celebrated. The British are gone. The Communists are gone. Why need ISA some more?!! TieuuuNahSeng!
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written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:45:25
written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:45:25
PUHLEEZZ... lighting up a candle at home when no one can see you has no impact whatsoever. How do you think Marcos or Suharto or Apartheid ends? Thousands lighting up at home?
Cmon.. show up where it matters or go wait to die slowly at home. At your death beds.. one fine day.. remember back this moment.. that.. i was nowhere. i was chicken. Now i am going to die.. just like EVERYONE else... no bloody KARMA to show. Even cannot bring Maybank2u account to my grave. Think about it!
Cmon.. show up where it matters or go wait to die slowly at home. At your death beds.. one fine day.. remember back this moment.. that.. i was nowhere. i was chicken. Now i am going to die.. just like EVERYONE else... no bloody KARMA to show. Even cannot bring Maybank2u account to my grave. Think about it!
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written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:41:35
written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:41:35
Remember frontliners..and some backliners.. You are investing in change for the better. Your deeds are accounted for. You shall get blessings in disguise. I am talking about Karma.. not talking about 72 virgins in paradise!
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written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:32:05
written by red1, July 30, 2010 19:32:05
@Better My .. there are those who couldn't be bothered or just plain chicken to come out in the open where Special Branch officers and photographers can snap them. I got such friends too, until u have to drag them and give them free teh tarik also don't want. And you think they will light up their candles in their homes? They probably lite up a cigarette and say they did lite up something. Or if they are asked by their housemates why they liting up the candle for, they will say "Oh.. wrong candle.. tot that it was the aroma candle oil". All kiasu one.
But u know what i think of the govt right now? They probably saying, "Look here guys. We already shown you all so much respect. What RPK printed we followed thru. What big shark you ask for we already tangkap. What else you want?!!"
See u tomorrow nite
But u know what i think of the govt right now? They probably saying, "Look here guys. We already shown you all so much respect. What RPK printed we followed thru. What big shark you ask for we already tangkap. What else you want?!!"
See u tomorrow nite
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written by Better My, July 30, 2010 19:03:46
written by Better My, July 30, 2010 19:03:46
We MUST support ALL the groups, individual, reporters, polticians, leaders who have put their necks out
to voice against this ISA that cripple the nation for decades, hurt/kill so many patriots who want to do the best for their country and the many unjustified deaths in custodies, and last but least, importantly, YOU.
NO to "Ifs or butts
NO to "Maybe, I will think about it
NO to " I wil do it next time"
NO to " Sorry lah, I got to do this & that"
You are F jack ass and freeloader scum if you even have tiny hints in your brain of not supporting this Candle Light Virgil protest in any shape or form, 1 Aug Sunday, tomorrow.
If you can’t make it to these sites, light candles wherever you are at some lunch or dinner tables.
Show that you demand the rules that you want to live by in our very own beloved nation.
ALL other countries are taken. This is YOUR nation.
It is the right conscience thing to do. Just do it.
Other sites for ISA - watch protest.
London Abolish ISA Solidarity Watch - Sunday 1st August, 12-2pm, Trafalgar Square,
Australia - (still too Barossa Valley wine pissed to work out?)
Wear some or full red or black, as put forward by Voter GV
TELL all your friends.
http://sayaanakbangsamalaysia....&Itemid=97
Thank You to all the people who have put in all the effort to make it happen for tomorrow. When the war needs to be won, you were at the front line. You should feel very proud in this mini historic moment.
You guys are champs.
to voice against this ISA that cripple the nation for decades, hurt/kill so many patriots who want to do the best for their country and the many unjustified deaths in custodies, and last but least, importantly, YOU.
NO to "Ifs or butts
NO to "Maybe, I will think about it
NO to " I wil do it next time"
NO to " Sorry lah, I got to do this & that"
You are F jack ass and freeloader scum if you even have tiny hints in your brain of not supporting this Candle Light Virgil protest in any shape or form, 1 Aug Sunday, tomorrow.
If you can’t make it to these sites, light candles wherever you are at some lunch or dinner tables.
Show that you demand the rules that you want to live by in our very own beloved nation.
ALL other countries are taken. This is YOUR nation.
It is the right conscience thing to do. Just do it.
Other sites for ISA - watch protest.
London Abolish ISA Solidarity Watch - Sunday 1st August, 12-2pm, Trafalgar Square,
Australia - (still too Barossa Valley wine pissed to work out?)
Wear some or full red or black, as put forward by Voter GV
TELL all your friends.
http://sayaanakbangsamalaysia....&Itemid=97
Thank You to all the people who have put in all the effort to make it happen for tomorrow. When the war needs to be won, you were at the front line. You should feel very proud in this mini historic moment.
You guys are champs.
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