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Mat Sabu: PAS akan turun beramai-ramai 9 Julai ini

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:30 PM PDT

Di sebalik pelbagai tekanan dan amaran kepada penyokong BERSIH 2.0, PAS yakin ramai rakyat negara ini akan memberanikan diri menyertai perhimpunan aman bagi menuntut pembaharuan dalam sistem pilihan raya negara itu.

Timbalan presiden PAS Mohamad Sabu juga berjanji anggota parti Islam itu akan berkelakuan baik dan mematuhi undang-undang.

azlan "Arahan presiden PAS (Datuk Seri Hadi Awang), mursyidul am (Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat) dan ketua Dewan Ulama (Datuk Harun Taib) supaya ahli turun menyertai perhimpunan itu... kita tidak ada pilihan melainkan menyertai perhimpunan ini.

"Semua anggota akan berkelakuan baik dan teratur seperti pada demonstrasi sebelum ini. Jika tidak, polis boleh bertindak ke atas mereka," katanya.

Menurut Mohamad, polis atau pihak keselamatan boleh menahan dan mengambil tindakan terhadap ahli PAS yang melanggar undang-undang.

"Polis boleh ambil tindakan atau menahan ahli PAS yang buat kacau seperti membakar kereta atau melempar batu. Kita tidak akan membela mereka kalau betul ahli PAS bertindak ganas," katanya.

Mohamad yang terkenal sebagai pemidato yang lantang hadir di balai polis daerah Gombak untuk memberi keterangan berhubung apa yang diperkatakannya pada muktamar parti itu yang lalu.

Katanya, PAS menyokong BERSIH kerana tuntutannya yang mahu pilihan raya yang bebas dan adil.

Ditanya apa yang akan dilakukan jika BERSIH membatalkan perhimpunan itu, Mohamad berkata terpulang kepada gabungan itu kerana mereka adalah badan yang bebas.

"Namun, kita akan tentukan apa yang perlu dilakukan seterusnya (jika ini berlaku)," katanya.

bersih rally 271207 01 Mohamad juga memberi jaminan bahawa ramai akan keluar menyokong perhimpunan 9 Julai itu tetapi tidak dapat memberikan ramalan jumlahnya tetapi mengulangi ia adalah himpunan yang aman.

"Saya mahu polis dengan serius menyiasat sebuah pertubuhan yang mendakwa akan berlaku 'pertumpahan darah' jika BERSIH diteruskan. Perkataan seumpama ini berbaur hasutan dan tidak perlu," katanya.

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PM dan isteri lawat Kelantan Sabtu ini

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 10:20 PM PDT

Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak dan isteri Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor akan mengadakan lawatan kerja sehari ke Kelantan Sabtu ini.

Jabatan Penerangan Kelantan dalam satu kenyataan hari ini berkata Najib dan isteri dijangka tiba di Gong Kedak, Terengganu pada pukul 9.40 pagi untuk menghadiri beberapa program membabitkan daerah Pasir Puteh, Machang, Bachok dan Kota Bharu.

NONE Najib akan memulakan program pertamanya dengan mengadakan perjumpaan bersama jawatankuasa penyelaras Barisan Nasional Kelantan di Pejabat Umno Bahagian Pasir Puteh sebelum membuat 'tinjauan mesra' di Stesen Kereta Sewa dan Pasar Besar Pasir Puteh.

Selepas itu, perdana menteri dijadual menghadiri majlis perhimpunan bersama rakyat di Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Aman, Kampung Tok Nik, Pasir Puteh sebelum menunaikan solat Zohor di Masjid Kampung Pulau Lima di Pasir Puteh.

Perdana menteri kemudian ke daerah Machang bagi menghadiri Program Jiwa Murni disusuli majlis Perjumpaan Bersama Rakyat dan penyokong pasukan bola sepak Kelantan, The Red Warriors, di Sekolah Kebangsaan Machang 1, Machang.

Najib juga dijadualkan menghadiri majlis perjumpaan dengan rakan-rakan Facebook di Hotel Renaissance di sini selepas itu.

Rosmah pula mempunyai acara berasingan dengan menghadiri program "Apa Khabar Anak Permata" di Pusat Anak Permata Negara Parlimen Bachok dan program minum petang bersama pertubuhan-pertubuhan wanita di Hotel Grandriverview di Kota Bharu.

Pada sebelah malam, Najib dan Rosmah akan menghadiri Jamuan Rakyat 1Malaysia di Wisma Persekutuan d Kota Bharu sebelum berlepas pulang ke Kuala Lumpur pada jam 10.55 malam.

- Bernama

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To Bersih or not to Bersih?

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 04:27 AM PDT

Frankly, the above title is just a smart-ass title to get your attention. Indeed, "To Bersih or not to Bersih?" is not the question.

Before we even venture to consider such a question, let us be very clear what Bersih is.

Even in the newer version known as Bersih 2.0, it is still a coalition of non-governmental and civil society organisations that are collectively campaigning for clean, free and fair elections. (It is not a movement to defeat the incumbent government or one to support the election of the opposition.)

If I may put it in more concise terms, Bersih is a non-governmental-civil society coalition working towards electoral and political reforms in Malaysia.

I prefer this description simply because it's less value-laden than the official line, which presumes that Malaysian elections are unclean, unfree and unfair.

Out of the three adjectives, I can only honestly say, with clear evidence, that the third is obvious.

To me, and most rational people, a fair contest includes giving all contestants equal access to the judges via all legitimate channels; and, in the case of Malaysian elections, it is only fair if candidates and/or political parties are given equal access to voters via the mainstream and alternative media.

Indeed, to me, the single most important factor in any clean, free and fair election is the information that is made available to the voters, and it's very obvious that the mainstream media, which is under the Federal Government's regulations, is key.

Unfortunately, any party that is not a member of the current government coalition does not seem to have any chance whatsoever to be given publicity by the mainstream media except to cast them in a negative light.

Fair comment?

Now, before I come to the question of whether our nation's elections are clean and free, let me digress a little.

Most Bersih advocates and activists will talk about the electoral roll, the postal ballots, the use of indelible ink and the campaign period. Before I even go there, I'd like to ask the following basic question first:

Are the parliamentary and state constituencies delineated in a transparent and fair manner, which allows constituents to elect their preferred representatives and also enable their elected representatives to work effectively for their constituents?

To help you answer the basic question above, consider the following specific questions: Does it make sense to have constituencies where the areas covered do not have any real communal connection with each other?

And does it make sense that some constituencies have 20 times more voters than others? Further, is the 'first past the post' electoral system really the most effective way to provide voters with a meaningful election result?

I leave it to you to answer the above questions yourself. Whether you like it or not, these are questions that are critical to the fairness and effectiveness of our current electoral system, which - if answered honestly and objectively-will lead us to the logical conclusion that it needs to be reformed.

An acknowledgment that our electoral system needs to be reformed is not an admission that it is not clean, not free and not fair.

Like it or not, the current administration inherited the system from the previous administrations.

If the prime minister of the day wants to be seen as responsible and proactive, he should implement much-needed reforms before they are demanded by the people.

Having said that, it's not too late to do something about it. It's not how we start but how we finish that matters.

At the same time, the Bersih rally organisers must realise that their mandate is not simply to organise a rally but to achieve the so-called eight Bersih demands, which includes strengthening public institutions, stopping corruption and stopping corruption (apart from points covered above), by any effective and peaceful means.

It is very clear to me that Bersih's mandate is a long term one, which imposes on the leaders of the coalition a duty to not only address the Election Commission (EC) and the government of the day but also all participants of the political process in Malaysia.

It is very obvious that the EC cannot strengthen the judiciary and/or stop corruption in the police force. And it is also obvious that the EC cannot stop politicians from 'playing dirty', irrespective of whether they are BN, PR or independent.

If we, the People, represented by Bersih, want the government to reform, we must also be reasonable in our demands and expectations.

If we are sincere and serious about electoral and political reforms, let's work towards it with open minds, not with pre-conceived notions about BN, PR or the EC.

If there is a chance to hold public and/or televised roundtable talks with the EC and/or any interested party, why are we not accepting the offer?

If people want to get together to show their support for Bersih (or electoral and political reforms) and also to celebrate democracy, why can't we do it in a suitable place (read "safe place") instead of on the streets where our boys in blue don't seem to be able to control crowds in a friendly, professional and effective manner?

I am not saying what I am saying to stop people from walking for democracy.

On the contrary, I am saying what I am saying to encourage people to walk for democracy in a safe and effective manner.

Whilst it is the government's responsibility to promote and protect the rights to freedom of assembly and expression, we cannot exercise them and expect the government to undermine the exercise of the same rights by Perkasa and Umno Youth.

However, we can choose to work together with all parties in a fair and transparent process to enjoy the exercise of those rights in a safe, dignified and meaningful manner.

If we, the People of Malaysia, want the Government of Malaysia to change, the real question is, "Are we ready, willing and able to change first?"

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Democratic rights should be promoted, not stifled

Posted: 29 Jun 2011 03:42 AM PDT

The Malaysian Bar regrets the Malaysian Government's wanton, unjustified and wholly disproportionate crackdown on freedom of
movement, expression and assembly this past week.

Various individuals have been summoned by police for questioning or to have their statements recorded, and numerous others have
been arrested nationwide, some merely on the basis of their attire.

Today alone, the police raided the office of the Bersih 2.0 secretariat and arrested some of its staff, and various arrests were
also made in Perak.

Most alarming has been the arrest and remand for seven days of a group of individuals (including two juveniles in their teens)
in Penang, who are now being investigated under section 122 of the Penal Code for allegedly "waging war against the Yang Di-
Pertuan Agong".

The unreasonable and unwarranted use of this provision, which provides for potentially severe penalties, and the length of the
detention period reflect the government's determination to clamp down on the citizenry's right to express their viewpoints peaceably and to intimidate anyone wishing to exercise that right.

Repeated calls for the government to embrace the public's increased articulation of viewpoints as a positive development in our society, and to accord it the necessary democratic space to flourish, continue to fall on deaf ears.

The government has indicated its intention to review Section 27 of the Police Act to allow more latitude for public rallies, but its recent actions stand in stark contradiction to this avowed goal.

The Malaysian Bar reiterates that we support and defend any individual or group's fundamental freedom to speak, assemble or walk in support of a cause, if the freedom is exercised responsibly and peaceably.

We commend Suhakam, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, for also speaking out earlier this week to remind the government of
the people's rights of assembly and expression, as enshrined in our Federal Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Malaysia is a member of the UN Human Rights Council, and was recently elected as chairperson of the Third Committee for the forthcoming 66th session of the UN General Assembly, which is responsible for tackling social, humanitarian and human rights
issues.

Furthermore, our prime minister showcases Malaysia as a moderate and progressive nation.

It therefore behooves the government to speak and act consistently both domestically and internationally, by protecting and promoting democracy and human rights, not restricting or stifling their exercise.

The Malaysian Bar is concerned about the current tendency of various quarters, including certain media, to sensationalise the issues and demonise those who are involved.

Irresponsible journalism and inflammatory remarks that are unchecked can unleash dangerous forces in society. We call on all individuals and groups to engage in civil discourse and a mature exchange of views.

The Malaysian Bar urges the government to act reasonably, responsibly and proportionately, and to recognise and uphold the clear wish of the people to assemble peaceably and to express their opinions.

The police has shown that it is possible for peaceful public rallies to take place when organisers of such gatherings and the police cooperate with each other.

We therefore call on the police to permit all walks and public rallies, and the activities leading up to them, to take place peacefully and with minimal disruption, while preserving public order and ensuring the safety of all participants.

Lim Chee Wee is President of the Malaysian Bar.

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Rabu, 29 Jun 2011