岛上的小孩们
See Weed (最大的经济活动来源之一)
Balinese Traditional Clothing
CenIngan Island 码头（岛上的相对面藏着一座新村）
Going back to Kuta, Bali
卖猪仔（2 Hours from CenIngan Island's Jetty to Kuta）
2008年12月23日星期二
CenIngan Island , Bali
CenIngan Island
岛上的小孩们
See Weed (最大的经济活动来源之一)
Balinese Traditional Clothing
CenIngan Island 码头（岛上的相对面藏着一座新村）
Going back to Kuta, Bali
卖猪仔（2 Hours from CenIngan Island's Jetty to Kuta）
岛上的小孩们
See Weed (最大的经济活动来源之一)
Balinese Traditional Clothing
CenIngan Island 码头（岛上的相对面藏着一座新村）
Going back to Kuta, Bali
卖猪仔（2 Hours from CenIngan Island's Jetty to Kuta）
2008年12月22日星期一
填上2009年的色彩
还有九天，就2009年了！
时间真的是一瞬间就过去了。
2009年的自己要如何走呢？
还剩半年的时间，真的必须深思。
未来的路，要往什么方向发展？
一年半的经历，说长不长，说短不短。
对我而言，都相当宝贵。
那点点滴滴，无论是开心的、刺激的、委屈的、伤感的、伤心的……
它们，都是我人生的重要一环。
我珍惜这段过程……
有人说：“人生如画，生活本身是一幅画。”
对于那幅画该填上怎样的色彩，完全掌握在自己手里。
在哪过程中，我们可以是阅读观画的读者。
在经历了风风雨雨，辨别了事物之后……
我们也可以变成书中的主角，在各自演译着精彩……
画出精彩的人生……
时间真的是一瞬间就过去了。
2009年的自己要如何走呢？
还剩半年的时间，真的必须深思。
未来的路，要往什么方向发展？
一年半的经历，说长不长，说短不短。
对我而言，都相当宝贵。
那点点滴滴，无论是开心的、刺激的、委屈的、伤感的、伤心的……
它们，都是我人生的重要一环。
我珍惜这段过程……
有人说：“人生如画，生活本身是一幅画。”
对于那幅画该填上怎样的色彩，完全掌握在自己手里。
在哪过程中，我们可以是阅读观画的读者。
在经历了风风雨雨，辨别了事物之后……
我们也可以变成书中的主角，在各自演译着精彩……
画出精彩的人生……
2008年12月17日星期三
Memorandum summit to MB Selangor!
http://www.merdekareview.com/news.php?n=8370
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“脚车闯半岛，人民要改变”运动从本月三日开始，分别从北部的亚罗士打、南部的士古来开始，今天一共有
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Day 7 on the JERIT southern team
Daily update on the JERIT southern team by S. Arultchelvan
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED –N9 (Negeri Sembilan)
MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED
Friday, 12 December 2008
The day started with news reports that the Deputy IGP has declared that any member of public who participated in JERIT bicycle campaign would be considered a criminal offence. Besides that he also said that JERIT is not a registered body, it is exploiting children and being used by some political parties. All this accusation is familiar but we started the day with caution.
Some of our young cyclist had to go to Petronas station to have a bath. That was an interesting experience, they said. Breakfast arrived late but we started the cycling from DAP office in Seremban Jaya on time. Guna, the local State Assemblyman flagged off and the South team who then cycled towards the capital of Negeri Sembilan, Seremban to submit a memorandum to the Menteri Besar.
The team arrived within 50 minutes, a record time. Soon many DAP and PKR State Assemblyman arrived to give support. Members of Hindraf also lend their support. There was a very low key presence of police. I was relieved that the negotiation the day earlier with SB Chief Ang did materialize. He said that he will tell his boys to avoid confrontations and hoped for our assurance.
Soon we were told that Dato Firdaus Bin Harun, the MB's secretary will receive the memorandum. He was initially very reluctant to meet the campaigners. He asked for two reps to come up and pass him the memorandum. I then went up and convinced him that it would be in the best interest of the State Government for him to receive the memorandum. Failing which, all credit will go to the opposition who are very forthcoming in accepting the JERIT's demands.
He then came down. Soon the cyclist walked in. Two cyclist then rode their bicycle. Our banner unfolded and the memorandum was submitted. Kok Wei and Yogenderan passed the memorandum to the Chief Minister;s rep as well as to Anthony Loke, MP as well as the DAP State Opposition leader. We proceeded with a press conference to denounce the deputy IGP's statement and rode off from there.
The team then went to PAS Markas in Jalan Pantai for a rest and lunch. At 3pm, the team proceeded to Kirby estate via Labu Road. By now , our young cyclist team seem very confident in cycling, they seem to move faster, efficient and have became some sort of a pro. Our escort team led by Mani from PSM Seremban also marshaled the cyclist through the heavy Seremban town. It was a good day but it seems that the number of police following us after lunch had increased suddenly. We became a bit worried.
Upon arrival in Ladang Kirby, we stopped the police from entering the line side of workers. This created a big commotion as the Deputy SB Chief was very angry because our people stopped a police officer. An argument erupted and the police were talking about monitoring us and we spoke about encroachment of our freedom of movement and privacy. Later the police retreated and left and we were back in Ladang Kirby, one of our home town. We will not allow anyone to bully us in our own turf.
The cyclist still full of energy then went on to play football. That night, a meeting was held to share experience at the temple. The day ended late with more meetings but our mission to Negeri Sembilan had been accomplished as we have successfully handed the memorandum to the Chief Minister. It was "kathikai" – and oil lamps were put all round the estate. Our hearts were also lighted on this day as well went on well.
WE are now heading south and would reach Selangor tomorrow.
Sign off – Kirby estate 7am 13 December 2008
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Day 6 on the JERIT southern team
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SOUTH TEAM MOVE TO NEGERI SEMBILAN
It was our first official day in Negeri Sembilan though we reached here the night before. The night before, one of our youth from Subang had an injury on his leg and had to be taken to clinic and later send back to Selangor. We also had to send back another two participant- one was having fever while the second did not have any IC document and we feared that the police might detain her and hence decided to send her back as well.
We also had a new lorry driver and a new bus driver, Besides we had a change of guard as our Johor team handed the baton to the Negeri Sembilan team mainly to PSM Seremban. We had as usual an early visit by two SB members from Tampin. They were pleasant and later the traffic chief did assist us and with our team and some help from PAS Unit Amal we reached Kota- a small town in between Tampin and Rembau.
In Kota, we already had a reasonable number of Pakatan supporters and we gained much confidence and started to leaflet quite confidently. We then passed by Chengkau and a kilometer before Rembau, we went to PAS Markas, where there were some refreshments as well as a few short speeches. Cikgu Bat(Badrul) joined us from there..
From there, we left to Rembau and went to the bus terminal. Cikgu Bad led a team of cyclist. In Rembau bus station, two policemen tried to stop us from leafleating stating that we can be arrested but the activist confronted the police who then fled the scene.
From here we went to the PKR office for lunch. Then at around 3pm, we proceeded to PEDAS which was 3km away. At the Pedas hot spring we stopped for awhile before proceeding by bus towards to Seremban Jaya. We stopped 2km from this new township and cycled. It started to drizzle and we made it to DAP office or rather the office of YB Guna, the State Assemblyman. As usual another 2 SB were waiting for us.
Later I met with the Seremban SB chief – Ang and we discussed our handing over memorandum to the Negeri Sembilan MB tomorrow. He made a deal and said that he will tell his boys not to confront and requested us do likewise. We had no problem with that.
At night , we had a ceramah at the DAP office hosted by Guna. We had many YBs present. Dr. Jeyakumar –PSM CC member was the main attraction. Our team collected signature and sold t-shirts. All the State Assemblyman supported JERIT demands. It was yet another incident free day. The day ended with all the young kids celebrating Bawani's birthday. The cyclist really do have the energy. Tomorrow we will hit Seremban centre and submit a memorandum to the MB. Then we would be moving to more rural areas.
1.45am 12 December 2008, Seremban Jaya
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A Road-block free day
Today is human rights day. 10 December 2008. We left our luxury stay from Gemas Rest House to Melaka. The day was pleasantly quite. When we crossed border from Negeri Sembilan to Melaka, we were rather shocked that there were no Road Blocks to greet us. In the last few days, we have become familiar to Road Blocks and it has become a routine and when we didn't see one, we were puzzled.
Then we reached a small town called Cheng. We were greeted by youths in orange. Yes, they are supporters of Hindraf. They led us in their motorbikes while our cycles paraded proudly. Many people showed support while we rode our bicyle towards Batu Enam road. Then Jayanthas – Hindraf took us for lunch. By then a lot of policemen have gathered around out lunch point.
After lunch, the cyclist rode into historical Malacca. Once again they were the attraction besides the old forts which is still standing. The Melaka cycle tour had been a success and incident free. Then we went back to Negeri Sembilan for a launch of the event in Negeri Sembilan. By then we got many calls that the police is not going to allow any event and have taken steps to cancel all the events. The police have even blocked some roads.
So the notion that there will be no road-block on human rights day has been proved wrong. What was even worst was when the Acting OCPD Isa threatened to arrest us because he considers our press conference an illegal assemble. There were some exchanges as usual and finally the police allowed us to hold a press conference. The Press conference was held under heavy police presence. That is the start of our campaign in Negeri Sembilan. Tomorrow we will hit Rembau.
Signing off 1am 11 December 2008, Tampin
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OUR CAMPAIGN VEHICLES ARRESTED
December 9, 2008
It was the most tiring day so far for me and most people will not believe that I slept as early as 12.30 after midnight. That was the reason why i could not pen down our experience yesterday December 9, 2008. Let me recall as I sit in a cybercafe near the historical forts and heritage building in historical Melaka.
Yesterday morning, I was rudely woken up by Ngo at 4am who said that someone threw a stone at out Pajero car. Yes, half a brick smashed into out front window and at our bas parked outside teh shop house we were sleeping in. We had two activist sleeping in the Pajero at that time. They saw a familiar silver Proton waja car but the number plate was covered with a white masking tape. We were baffled because the night before, the police were all around us and monitoring us 24 hours. Then suddenly this incident happens and the police was not around. I am sure you understand what was running in our head at that moment. We took a conscious decision not to lodge a police report because we were quite sure that this latest incident is yet another act to give the police excuse to call off our nation wide campaign. We will not fall into that trap.
The incident strengthened our view that we are pedaling in the right direction.
The cyclist after unable the cycle a whole day because of rain were very determined to cycle. They cycled around Labis team aided by 4 youths whom we just met the day before and cycled towards Segamat. Half way through, we took the bus and lorry and headed towards Segamat. A few kilometers before Segamat town, a massive road block led by the OCPD Majid himself greeted us. It is interesting to note that all JERIT roadblocks are either manned by the OCPD or his Deputy. Here the Traffic chief summoned our van for having a banner saying that we did not get a permit to put a banner on our vehicle. Then a heated argument resulted in our van, trooper and lorry carrying cycle being taken to the IPD Segamat while the bus is released. The traffic chief said that he has no more issue but it is the other department. All this police "stories" ...we are getting used to it.
So we took the opportunity to hold a press conference at the Police station. Spoke to the OCPD Majid and a DAP lawyer Pang came to assist us. But the police as usual were so confused as before :
The OCPD told us
1)This is not an sizable offence. We are investigating under the Printting and Presses Act as they feel our rubber stamp with our address is not sufficient. Yet the day earlier Kluang police say everything is on order. Then they said it will take around 20 minutes
2) Then they said that statement must be recorded but since we said we will talk in court , they said it will only take 10 minutes each
3) Then they said they have to search and need some exhibit
4) Then they said, 2 of our people will be released on police bail
5) Are the 2 arrested? The OCPD said no while the Crime Chief said Yes.
After this comedy and bad PR performance by the police, which took all in not half an hour but more than 3 hours.
The cycling team then left to GEMAS , the border town between Negeri Sembilan dan Johor. We reached GEMAS once again by a roadblock led by the Deputy OCPD Isa. Another big argument erupted, another stand-off .Meanwhile police had also threatened our caterer. So we were angry and hungry. When we reached at our Rest House in GEMAS. a few SB were happily taking photos. We chased them out of the areas.
But we had many visitors...local people in GEMAS who wanted to help us distribute leflet, assist us and just be with us. It was the kind of solidarity and good heart which is keeping us going. Many heard this others. many wnated to be JERIT members.
It was a whole day of fighting and arguing with the police. The police have been saying that they are there to protect us but they are there only to harass and frustrate us. That night , we went to the GEMAS police station and told them to protect our bicycles. We then parked our bicycled in the lorry inside the police station. At least if somethign happen to our bicycle, we know who to blame.
So bye bye to Johor and thank you for the memories. Tomorrow we move to Melaka.
Arul
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Daily update on the JERIT southern team by S. Arultchelvan
WET DAY but NO RAYA LEAVE FOR THE POLICE (8 December 2008)
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WET DAY but NO RAYA LEAVE FOR THE POLICE (8 December 2008)
It was a wet day and a public holiday but the towns which the cycling team passed by was full of activity and excitement created by the police. In Yong Peng, a small town, the police in many cars, some marked and many unmarked, policemen in uniform and without roamed freely, taking photos in all angles, intimidating the cycling team. It appeared that the police, all looking very tense were all out to frustrate the JERIT cycling campaign. The police force had a field day until JERIT decided to move to a new location – a familiar location to the police. We all went to to the police station where a police report was lodged against the police for intimidating and harassment. The police was stunned when we went to their own den.
The report lodged by Sdr Arul on behalf of the team expressed the frustration and the unprofessional attitude of the police. He was then met by the Commanding officer of the day, CID boss Tuan Mahazan. Mahazan expressed his apology and said that the police were acting in a heavy presence as they wanted to protect us-the cyclist as well as avoid the cycle torch incident in Bukit Mertajam. He also assured that the police will conduct in the most professional way. The JERIT team wanted the cat and mouse game to stop and wanted the police not to monitor and harass us but approach and seek a dialog.
In the morning, heavy rain prevented any cycling activity. The Kluang town was flooded in a number of places. We took the time to repair some bikes. A press conference was also called to counter the police allegation that the cycle campaign has created uneasiness among the public. This outrageous statement by the police was countered. If the police were really concerned with our safety, they would be escorting us and helping us with the traffic and safety. But during the entire campaign, the police only seems to be having roadblocks to intimidate us, snapping our photos and arresting us for no valid legal reason.
The rain , the roadblocks prevented a day from cycling. The police also managed to scare the local residents from holding any activity when we were there. Interestingly, many people continue to sponsor us food, give us accommodation and keep giving us encouragement.
Day three in Johor, the team has reached Labis. Here we did meet the OCPD and the SB chief. They assured us that they will not put breaks in our journey. We have tomorrow will a incident (police) free day.
Tomorrow we would be ending our campaign in Johor and move to the next state. Hope the sky will be clear.
Signing off – Cybercafe Labis 11pm
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Day 2 on the JERIT southern team
Daily update on the JERIT southern team by S. Arultchelvan
Kluang, 7 December 2008
Signing in : Simpang Renggam 8am
This morning while we were giving the cyclist security briefing, one
young cyclist said, we are not worried about the slope, that we can
manage but we are more worried about police not allowing us to cycle.
His comment summed up how the cyclist felt on day one where the
cyclist were practically barred from cycling and leafleting.
The mission for JERIT's southern team on day two was that leaflet on
JERIT's demands must reach the people but the police seem to employ a
new strategy. They seem to say cycling is ok but not leafleting. The
police now tries to employ a tactic where they want the cyclist to
cycle without bringing in a political message. A campaign of cycling
perse without a message reaching the masses would make the JERIT
campaign a failure.
On the part of JERIT, we also had a new strategy on how to confuse the
police force and how to ensure the leaflet reach the people.
Anyway the day in Simpang Renggam turned up without any incident.
While the police were trailing the cyclist at every corner yet the
event was not disrupted. The Pakatan youths also helped control
traffic. It was an interesting ride. The first 2km was a ride to
Simpang Renggam and the town area. The cyclist then left the town and
moved on to Bandar Rengam , a small town. Most cyclist had a light
meal and proceeded to Kluang, for a 20km ride.
The 20km ride was not easy. The terrain with a "roller-coaster" meant
the cyclist had to pant and puff their way up. Many had to stop due
the stressful ride but many completed the difficult ride with a number
of breaks. All along the team of cyclist were accompanied by our own
outriders and security team.
Then 1 Km to Kluang, the police put up a special road block. The
entire team, from cyclist, the bus, the lorry and car were stopped by
the Kluang police. The police claimed that it was routine check but
the road block was removed immediately after the cyclist by passed it.
So much for routine check!
In Kluang , the team was greeted by PKR supporters and Comrade Lee
Sang who gave a warm welcome. Slogans were shouted to celebrate the
accomplishment. In the last few hours, the team completed more than
30km journey, something which was impossible the day before. Today the
policed were much more polite or rather they could not match the
spirit portrayed by JERIT and the cyclist team. The little thing they
did to frustrate the cyclist failed to dampen the spirit.
The cyclist then went round the Kluang town and finally were invited
to a classical coffee at Tan Lee Sing . The owner treated everyone for
free tea and food. The cyclist were tired but were treated well by the
host. Then we got news of the arrest of five of our people for
leafleting. Then arrested five were Cheng Lee Whee, Choo Shinn Chei,
Jed Yoong, Ang Pei Shan and Tan See Hor. This made us very angry . The
great day was about to be spoiled by another police arrest. The
security team then went to the Police station to confront the police
for their arrest. At the station, we were met by Radin- the acting
OCPD. He admitted that it was an arrest but said the five were taken
in for documentation purpose and assured us that they will be released
within 20 Minutes. The press arrived to cover this incident. The
police then released the five within the stipulated time…a record of
efficiency by the police who used to take ages to make a release.
One interesting aspect of the release were that the police said that
they have checked all the JERIT leaflet in three languages and found
the leaflet did follow proper regulation and returned all the
confiscated leaflet to those arrested. This was a major victory and a
mission accomplished. Day two, we manage to cycle and leaflet. It was
a victory compared to day one, when we were not allowed to do both
The cyclist cycled a longer distance, leaflets were distributed in
Simpang Renggang, Renggang, Kluang and Ayer Hitam. It was a day which
has a ceramah yet to held. The police have their Light Strike Force
ready while we are ready for anything. WE WILL MOVE ON
SIGNING OFF KLUANG 8PM 7-12-2008
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5 arrested but Police say JERIT leaflet fine
POLICE SAY JERIT LEAFLET IS WITHIN THE LAWKluang, 7 December 2008
Signing in : Simpang Renggam 8am
This morning while we were giving the cyclist security briefing, one
young cyclist said, we are not worried about the slope, that we can
manage but we are more worried about police not allowing us to cycle.
His comment summed up how the cyclist felt on day one where the
cyclist were practically barred from cycling and leafleting.
The mission for JERIT's southern team on day two was that leaflet on
JERIT's demands must reach the people but the police seem to employ a
new strategy. They seem to say cycling is ok but not leafleting. The
police now tries to employ a tactic where they want the cyclist to
cycle without bringing in a political message. A campaign of cycling
perse without a message reaching the masses would make the JERIT
campaign a failure.
On the part of JERIT, we also had a new strategy on how to confuse the
police force and how to ensure the leaflet reach the people.
Anyway the day in Simpang Renggam turned up without any incident.
While the police were trailing the cyclist at every corner yet the
event was not disrupted. The Pakatan youths also helped control
traffic. It was an interesting ride. The first 2km was a ride to
Simpang Renggam and the town area. The cyclist then left the town and
moved on to Bandar Rengam , a small town. Most cyclist had a light
meal and proceeded to Kluang, for a 20km ride.
The 20km ride was not easy. The terrain with a "roller-coaster" meant
the cyclist had to pant and puff their way up. Many had to stop due
the stressful ride but many completed the difficult ride with a number
of breaks. All along the team of cyclist were accompanied by our own
outriders and security team.
Then 1 Km to Kluang, the police put up a special road block. The
entire team, from cyclist, the bus, the lorry and car were stopped by
the Kluang police. The police claimed that it was routine check but
the road block was removed immediately after the cyclist by passed it.
So much for routine check!
In Kluang , the team was greeted by PKR supporters and Comrade Lee
Sang who gave a warm welcome. Slogans were shouted to celebrate the
accomplishment. In the last few hours, the team completed more than
30km journey, something which was impossible the day before. Today the
policed were much more polite or rather they could not match the
spirit portrayed by JERIT and the cyclist team. The little thing they
did to frustrate the cyclist failed to dampen the spirit.
The cyclist then went round the Kluang town and finally were invited
to a classical coffee at Tan Lee Sing . The owner treated everyone for
free tea and food. The cyclist were tired but were treated well by the
host. Then we got news of the arrest of five of our people for
leafleting. Then arrested five were Cheng Lee Whee, Choo Shinn Chei,
Jed Yoong, Ang Pei Shan and Tan See Hor. This made us very angry . The
great day was about to be spoiled by another police arrest. The
security team then went to the Police station to confront the police
for their arrest. At the station, we were met by Radin- the acting
OCPD. He admitted that it was an arrest but said the five were taken
in for documentation purpose and assured us that they will be released
within 20 Minutes. The press arrived to cover this incident. The
police then released the five within the stipulated time…a record of
efficiency by the police who used to take ages to make a release.
One interesting aspect of the release were that the police said that
they have checked all the JERIT leaflet in three languages and found
the leaflet did follow proper regulation and returned all the
confiscated leaflet to those arrested. This was a major victory and a
mission accomplished. Day two, we manage to cycle and leaflet. It was
a victory compared to day one, when we were not allowed to do both
The cyclist cycled a longer distance, leaflets were distributed in
Simpang Renggang, Renggang, Kluang and Ayer Hitam. It was a day which
has a ceramah yet to held. The police have their Light Strike Force
ready while we are ready for anything. WE WILL MOVE ON
SIGNING OFF KLUANG 8PM 7-12-2008
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Daily update on the JERIT southern team by S. Arultchelvan
JOHOR DECLARES "STATE OF EMERGENCY" ON CYCLIST
6TH. December , Skudai
This morning, the SUARAM office near the vicinity of Skudai turned into an emergency zone, when the police mobilized their entire unit, from Light Strike Force, FRU to traffic police, erected road blocks which caused a massive traffic jam and massive public nuisance. This is to ensure around 40 young and energetic youth from cycling.
police force under the leadership of Skudai OCPD ACP Ruslan called for the arrest of those who wanted to negotiate with him and said that he is arresting them for illegal assembly. Around 12 people were arrested including PSM Secretary General S.Arutchelvan, Treasurer A.Sivarajan, Jerit Coordinator K.Simon, Semparuthi's Mohan, Salleh Alim and 13 year old son and many others. This was followed by the arrest of another four JERIT and SUARAM Johor coordinator including Ngo Jian Yee, Nyam Yee Han in which the police said that they were arrested for preventing the SUARAM office to be opened.
While 16 people were held in Skudai police station, the police put the others in "house arrest" at the SUARAM office when they were prevented from leaving the office. They also started to collect intelligent report in an intimidating way. Before that the police threatened to break down the SUARAM office doors.
After negotiation held between the OCPD and S.Arutchelvan, the police allowed everyone to leave with the condition that they will not allow any cycling in Skudai. He said that he will arrest if any person is found cycling even when he was assured that the cyclist will go on a single line. The only assurance the OCPD gave was the cyclist and their lorry will be allowed to leave his district without any problem.
What was further frustrating was when the police intimidated one of the lorries which was carrying the bicycles to Simpang Renggam when the team was heading to Kulai. Meanwhile plain-cloths policemen intimidated and harassed the cyclist by snapping photograph etc.
With less bicycles and after sheer bullying by the police, the JERIT southern team decided to cycle one by one and even decided that they will cycle even if it means arrest. The police initially did not want to allow the cyclist to cycle at all.
Then, our team was met by Samad, the OCPD for Kulai. He allowed the cyclist to cycle but warned that he will arrest if they did any traffic offence. Braving the intimidation, our team cycled on but less then 2 km, the police once again diverted all the cyclist to the police station and this time said that they were stopped because they don't have a reflector. This outrageous attitude further delayed the journey. The lorry carrying the remaining cyclist was harassed and even summoned. With this, since the day was getting dark, the organizers decided to move to their next destination Simpang Renggam. On arrival, the police was once again there harassing the cyclist and the team. The team were met by some supporters from PKR, where the team stayed in their office.
It was a day when the three district in Johor had nothing to do except monitor a cycling team. It was a day when there were as if no other issues matters in Johor. A small ceramah was held at Simpang Renggam.
For the cyclist, it was a frustrating day but yet the spirit was high. By midnight, the young cyclist were putting the reflectors and ready to pedal for the next day.
Signing off at Simpang Renggam 12 midnight
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2008年12月3日星期三
忙到虾那样！
福建话：“忙到虾那样！”
为何会用虾来比喻忙碌呢？
我想来想去，可能是这个原因……
很小很小的时候，在甘榜成长的我……
距离我家不远，有条河……
我小时最爱到哪条河。
没什么事情干，就是爱钓鱼。
而我的鱼竿是用竹子制成的……
残忍的我，将那些刚从泥土里抓出来的蚯蚓……
狠狠的将它穿过钓钩，后抛下河里，而鱼竿随着就插在河岸旁……
在等待的当儿，会将部分蚯蚓或甘榜鱼，
用铁丝或鱼线圈绕着它， 然后放入美禄罐里，之后便放入靠岸的河水里……
不久，就会有很多小虾被引渡进来美禄罐……
然后，一次过将它们捞起来……
之后便兴奋的将它们安置好……
透过浴缸，尽情的赏虾……
小时候，总是不明白……
为何虾的小腿，不论是在游泳时或是在休息时，
小腿都会不断的动……（感觉很忙碌那样）
我想因该就是这样，
人人才说：“忙到虾那样！”
你说是吗？
2008年11月19日星期三
那个世界。怎么走……
最近很忙很忙很忙……
一连串的事件，弄得我们都好累好累！
偶尔有人会问，你近来好吗？
呆了一下，答：“噢！还好吧！”
我真的不知如何反应，因为不知该如何回答。
我的空间似乎被“那个世界”占据了我的全部。
“那个世界”，我不停的反思……不停的自问……
当我从巴厘回来后，更让我对“那个世界”产生更大的感触……
我是不是一个感性的人？
总是在出席了类似的活动后，都会有一番体会，而却还越来越深……
突然想起他对我的一句忠告！
他将某某人物的思想套在我的身上！
我感觉很奇怪！
我不明白他的用意，而我想告诉他，其实我也不太认识所指的人物……
那么，我怎能担当得起他给我套下的帽子呢？
为何和他总是水火不容？如果说他痛苦，我其实也不好过啊！
真的很想离开这个地方……
说我是一种选择逃避的一个接口也好……
或是不想加深彼此的矛盾也罢……
因为，我没那么多时间这样纠缠下去。
我知道，那条路该如何走下去……
我明白，继续走下去需要的条件……
我清楚，什么阶段该怎么走……
我只是在挣扎着……
2008年10月11日星期六
2008年9月24日星期三
新纪元学院风波最新状况的紧急报告
呼吁大家尽量下载、放上部落格、传发给你的所有朋友。
谢谢！
这是在新纪元学院（下称新院）工作的一位朋友，
新纪元学院风波最新状况的紧急报告
各位朋友，久违了。
新院风波在元老开腔出面协调后，舆论冷却已近二月。
调解期间，新院同仁与元老们（沈慕羽、张雅山、郭全强、胡万铎、
另一边厢，却以闭门羹、莫须有、拖延进度、
显然，叶新田并无协调诚意，
各方释放的善意，他们一口吃掉，还反咬几口；
10月，是柯院长续聘问题的关键月份。。。莫生当年的遭遇，
样的痛？
昨夜，沉老和张老联合公开续约院长的声明了，
朋友，我们都曾在华教的队伍里头共事，
2008年9月17日星期三
因为你，我愿意！
那天回家乡，陪伴我母亲回去劳勿祭拜我的外公和舅舅。
原来，路程比我想象中还要远。
在哪短短的几天，我在巴士上的时间，最少50个小时左右！
在巴士上，我第一次和母亲聊了那么多东西，包括听她倾诉家里的点滴和聊起她小时候的故事等等……
我能感觉到，此次能抽出时间回她老家是她一直以来的心愿。
在巴士上，似乎睡著了，又好像又醒过来似的……
昏睡的我，她仿佛一直摆着一样的姿势——脸朝着玻璃镜，动也不动地望着窗外……
她不舍得入睡，想必是想努力的回忆那曾走过的熟悉的路程。
无论是每一条大道、每一棵树、每一座山区、每一根柱灯，她都要谨记在心里头。
因为她不知道下一回，须等到何时。
她的经验告诉她，可能又是几年后的事了……
坐了好长好长的路程，才抵达劳勿。
在劳勿巴士站等了好几分钟后，远远的，看着阿隆（二表哥）驶着舅舅的“老破咔”。
坐在一旁的，原来是表弟（五哥）……
18年前，他还未断奶呢！
如今，身高壮大……话题还真多呢！
（记得第二天晚上，我们俩聊了一整夜。）
约5至10分钟的路程，就抵达外公的家……
老家还是一样，没有变化。只是墙上和家具显得破旧许多。
而我也是第一次见到二姨妈原来是长那副摸样……
幸好我老妈第一时间向我介绍，不然我肯定会问这位antie是谁？
接着，在厨房里见到了舅母。她的第一句话就是：“诶，居汉啊！好久不见！”微笑后，又继续忙碌去……
舅母显得苍老了许多，白发斑斑，眼角暗淡……一幅操劳过度的模样。
我想她肯定是日夜不休的，忙得不得开销。家里大大小小的事情都由她一手包办。
再来，就是表弟（六哥）了。这小伙子，我就从来没见过了。
不过，见到我们还非常有礼的称呼小姑和居汉表哥。（也真值得我那么疼他）
阿隆（二表哥）、（表弟）三哥、五哥、六哥都在；四哥因工作而无法回来、阿昌（大表哥）晚点才从吉隆坡赶回来……
后排左起：六哥、阿昌、三哥、阿隆、五哥、我
前排左起：舅母、妈妈、三姨妈、二姨妈
当天晚上，迫不及待想见我们的三姨妈，也被我们载到老家来了。
无人不知，三姨妈最贴我的老妈子了！从小到大，都是一样。
当晚，她们俩不但共处一室还共床呢……
睡在地板的我，凭着我听懂70%的客家话，偷听她们俩的谈话。
俩人谈起了许多小时候的趣事……听着听着，我也偷偷笑了起来！呵呵！
而三姨妈也相当爱美，每一次出门，都会双手疏着头发，同时会问我妈妈：“我的头发是不是很乱？”而我妈妈就会回答说：“没有啦……很好。”
接着，她们俩就手牵手一起走……
看着她们手牵手的画面，俩人似乎变成了小孩……
而她们小时候的画面，一幕一幕的涌了上来……
看着自己的母亲如此轻松愉快，我也感觉到一丝丝的幸福。
就算要我多程50个小时的路程，我也非常乐意……
我感觉到幸福！
原来，路程比我想象中还要远。
在哪短短的几天，我在巴士上的时间，最少50个小时左右！
在巴士上，我第一次和母亲聊了那么多东西，包括听她倾诉家里的点滴和聊起她小时候的故事等等……
我能感觉到，此次能抽出时间回她老家是她一直以来的心愿。
在巴士上，似乎睡著了，又好像又醒过来似的……
昏睡的我，她仿佛一直摆着一样的姿势——脸朝着玻璃镜，动也不动地望着窗外……
她不舍得入睡，想必是想努力的回忆那曾走过的熟悉的路程。
无论是每一条大道、每一棵树、每一座山区、每一根柱灯，她都要谨记在心里头。
因为她不知道下一回，须等到何时。
她的经验告诉她，可能又是几年后的事了……
坐了好长好长的路程，才抵达劳勿。
在劳勿巴士站等了好几分钟后，远远的，看着阿隆（二表哥）驶着舅舅的“老破咔”。
坐在一旁的，原来是表弟（五哥）……
18年前，他还未断奶呢！
如今，身高壮大……话题还真多呢！
（记得第二天晚上，我们俩聊了一整夜。）
约5至10分钟的路程，就抵达外公的家……
老家还是一样，没有变化。只是墙上和家具显得破旧许多。
而我也是第一次见到二姨妈原来是长那副摸样……
幸好我老妈第一时间向我介绍，不然我肯定会问这位antie是谁？
接着，在厨房里见到了舅母。她的第一句话就是：“诶，居汉啊！好久不见！”微笑后，又继续忙碌去……
舅母显得苍老了许多，白发斑斑，眼角暗淡……一幅操劳过度的模样。
我想她肯定是日夜不休的，忙得不得开销。家里大大小小的事情都由她一手包办。
再来，就是表弟（六哥）了。这小伙子，我就从来没见过了。
不过，见到我们还非常有礼的称呼小姑和居汉表哥。（也真值得我那么疼他）
阿隆（二表哥）、（表弟）三哥、五哥、六哥都在；四哥因工作而无法回来、阿昌（大表哥）晚点才从吉隆坡赶回来……
后排左起：六哥、阿昌、三哥、阿隆、五哥、我
前排左起：舅母、妈妈、三姨妈、二姨妈
无人不知，三姨妈最贴我的老妈子了！从小到大，都是一样。
当晚，她们俩不但共处一室还共床呢……
睡在地板的我，凭着我听懂70%的客家话，偷听她们俩的谈话。
俩人谈起了许多小时候的趣事……听着听着，我也偷偷笑了起来！呵呵！
而三姨妈也相当爱美，每一次出门，都会双手疏着头发，同时会问我妈妈：“我的头发是不是很乱？”而我妈妈就会回答说：“没有啦……很好。”
接着，她们俩就手牵手一起走……
看着她们手牵手的画面，俩人似乎变成了小孩……
而她们小时候的画面，一幕一幕的涌了上来……
看着自己的母亲如此轻松愉快，我也感觉到一丝丝的幸福。
就算要我多程50个小时的路程，我也非常乐意……
我感觉到幸福！
因为你，我愿意！
2008年9月16日星期二
2008年9月5日星期五
今天要回家了！
嘿嘿！太开心了！一年串忙碌下来，终于有得休息了。
今晚，就要回去我老家了。
趁着这个机会，能暂时抛下手头上一切工作，什么也不想。
不过，应该没有时间呆在家，因为要陪伴我老妈子去劳勿，彭亨。
隔日早上就启程出发了。
看来，我的休息时间都是在巴士上了，时程长达12个小时（新山至登嘉楼-8小时； 登嘉楼至关丹-4小时）。还没包括关丹去劳勿的时间。
其实，我也忘了大概需要多久时间了啦。
十多年没有回去了，不记得也是人之常情吧！
不过，不知道表哥表弟们和舅母还否记得我呢？
嘿嘿，十多年没见过面，最后一次见面应该是大家都还未长齐牙。
无论如何，千万别到了大家掉完牙后才见面就好了……呵呵！
今天很不错，除了得到远方的好消息（我就要去巴厘-Bali咯！）以外，
她通过办公室里偷来的网线与我联系上。
问问我：“你现在在哪里？”
我答：“办公室。”
她问：“不是今天回去吗？”
我道：“是今天啊！不过是今天晚上啦！哈哈”（断了线）
通过短讯联系上她，回复一样的问题。
（有一段不能公开的啦！哈哈！）
接着，她也问问我几时回来。
而我应该是太开心了，所以一直以为她问我：“我几时回去？”
真是答非所问！
不过，没有被骂啦！因为应该是习惯了！呵呵……
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我们因为各自忙碌而有好一段时间少了联络……
就如她上次那样，要回去老家时，顺道问问我是否有东西想托她交给我家人的？
而我兴奋的回答：“有！呵呵！”
（我一连串的列下了很多很多样东西，结果被她限制我只能选几样重要的。）
当时，买了一些营养素托她带给我家人。
这一次，当然是礼尚往来，来而不往非礼也。
我也顺道问她是否有东西需要托我交给她家人的。
很可惜，她尽然没有半样叻！呵呵！
今晚，就要回去我老家了。
趁着这个机会，能暂时抛下手头上一切工作，什么也不想。
不过，应该没有时间呆在家，因为要陪伴我老妈子去劳勿，彭亨。
隔日早上就启程出发了。
看来，我的休息时间都是在巴士上了，时程长达12个小时（新山至登嘉楼-8小时； 登嘉楼至关丹-4小时）。还没包括关丹去劳勿的时间。
其实，我也忘了大概需要多久时间了啦。
十多年没有回去了，不记得也是人之常情吧！
不过，不知道表哥表弟们和舅母还否记得我呢？
嘿嘿，十多年没见过面，最后一次见面应该是大家都还未长齐牙。
无论如何，千万别到了大家掉完牙后才见面就好了……呵呵！
今天很不错，除了得到远方的好消息（我就要去巴厘-Bali咯！）以外，
她通过办公室里偷来的网线与我联系上。
问问我：“你现在在哪里？”
我答：“办公室。”
她问：“不是今天回去吗？”
我道：“是今天啊！不过是今天晚上啦！哈哈”（断了线）
通过短讯联系上她，回复一样的问题。
（有一段不能公开的啦！哈哈！）
接着，她也问问我几时回来。
而我应该是太开心了，所以一直以为她问我：“我几时回去？”
真是答非所问！
不过，没有被骂啦！因为应该是习惯了！呵呵……
*********************************
我们因为各自忙碌而有好一段时间少了联络……
就如她上次那样，要回去老家时，顺道问问我是否有东西想托她交给我家人的？
而我兴奋的回答：“有！呵呵！”
（我一连串的列下了很多很多样东西，结果被她限制我只能选几样重要的。）
当时，买了一些营养素托她带给我家人。
这一次，当然是礼尚往来，来而不往非礼也。
我也顺道问她是否有东西需要托我交给她家人的。
很可惜，她尽然没有半样叻！呵呵！
FREEDOM FILM FEST 2008
| Friday | Title | Director | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-1pm Universal Declaration of Human Rights | A Human Request | Engen Schlegel, Christoph Willumeit | 13 min | |
| 11am-1m War Reporting | Anna, Seven Years on the Frontline | Masha Nokikova | 78 min | |
| 1-2pm | BREAK | |||
| 2pm-3pm Sri Lanka | Burning Memories | S. Someetharan | 50mins | |
| 3pm-4:30pm Aceh | Black Road | William Neesen | 52 mins | |
| 4:30-6:30pm Culture and Identity | Dragons Beget Dragons | Ariani Darmawan | 60 min | |
| Tiffin | Ai Lene Chor | 14 min | ||
| Ayah, Kenapa Tebang Pokok Pisang? | Namron | 20 min | ||
| 7pm-8pm | OPENING CEREMONY | |||
| 8pm-9pm FFF Winner 1 | Pilihanraya Umum Malaysia ke-12 | Abror Rivai | 30 min | |
| 9pm-10.30pm Award Winning Human Rights Feature Documentary | The War On Democracy | John Pilger | 97mins | |
| Saturday | Title | Filmmakers | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-1pm Human Trafficking and Migration | MTV Exit | MTV | 15 mins | |
| Breaking Labour | Tenaganita | Approx 30 | ||
| Running | Mien Lor | Approx 30 mins | ||
| 1pm-2pm | BREAK | |||
| 2pm-4:30pm Native Land Rights & Conservation | Voices of the Forest | NFTP Exchange Programme / Dusty Food Productions / Gecko Studio | 30 min | |
| The Indigenous People of Knasaimos | Telapak/Gecko productions | 30 min | ||
| What Rainforest? | Ketapang Pictures | 36 min | ||
| 4:30pm-6:30pm Growing Human Rights Movements - Singapore & Malaysia | One Nation Under Lee | Seelan Palay, Singapore | 45mins | |
| Mari Kita Ber-aktivism | Anna Har/KOMAS, Malaysia | 45mins | ||
| 7-8pm | BREAK | |||
| 8pm-9:30pm FFF Winners | Who Speaks For Me? | Justin Johari | 30mins | |
| Pecah Lobang | Poh Si Teng | 30mins | ||
| 9:30pm-10:30pm | Tikar Talk | |||
| Sunday | Title | Filmmakers | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-1pm Queer Cinema | Sambal Belachan in San Francisco | Madeleine Lim | 25mins | |
| Pang Yau | Amir Muhammad | 13mins | ||
| It's Over | Lee Jung-a | 13mins | ||
| BREAK | ||||
| 2pm-4pm Community Organising and the Environment | ||||
| Drowned Forest Damned Lives | Colin Nicholas, COAC | 30mins | ||
| Bye Bye Buyat | JATAM | 45mins | ||
| 4pm-5pm Politics Of Faith | When Will My Religion Be Mine? | Manesh Nesaratnam and Article 11 | 12mins | |
| Qalam | Hadi Koh | 10mins | ||
| 5-7pm Religion and Terrorism | Kombong (Veiled) | Gabriela Krista Luch. ST Exposure, 2005 | 23mins | |
| Promised Paradise | Leonar Retel Helmrich | 50mins | ||
| 7pm-8pm | AWARDS CEREMONY | |||
| 8pm-8:30pm Rescreening of Outstanding HR Award Film | FFF Winner | 30 mins | ||
| 8:30pm-11pm Film Premiere | Earth's Whisper | Arnel Mardoquio | 130mins | |
2008年8月29日星期五
你快乐吗？
《亲爱的安德烈》，第230页
MM： 对我最重要的，安德烈，不是你是否有成就，而是你是否快乐。而现在的生活架构里，什么样的工作比较可能给你快乐？第一，它给你意义；第二，它给你时间。你的工作是你觉得有意义的，你的工作不绑架你使你成为工作的俘虏，容许你去充分体验生活，你就比较可能是快乐的。至于金钱和名声，哪里是快乐的核心元素呢？当你的工作在你心目中有意义，你就有成就感。当你的工作给你时间，不剥夺你的生活，你就有尊严。成就感和尊严，给你快乐。
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在巴士上，翻阅了这本书。看到了这番话以后，真的让自己深思了非常久……
脑袋不断的挣扎、心里不断地跳动……
很多人，尤其是工作后的朋友们，各各都开始对自己的一个工作岗位，开始觉得没有意义或是厌倦了……
每个人都能持有许多不同的意见和见解，可是最终真的只是围绕在一个问题——【你快乐吗？】
没错，快乐只来自于工作能否给予你意义和充足的时间去体验生活。
可是问题却回到来金钱和名声，是否真的可以成为快乐的核心元素？
名声扯开不谈的话，我想金钱是许多人面对的最颗心问题了吧？
在经济不断衰落之下，金钱肯定是我们面对最大的挑战了。
一些朋友认为，唯有金钱才能让自己的生活过得更加无忧无虑。
只有这样的感觉，才算稳定，才会快乐。
而我在想，这样……真的算是稳定吗？
稳定难道不是来自于内心深处吗？
只要你心里有满足感、有成就感、有意义的话，那样的稳定难道还不算稳定吗？
而又有一些人，就算是目前的工作已经带给自己无限的时间、无限的喜悦、无限的满足感；可是内心为何还是孤单的呢？
是周围的事务造成？还是自己不够坚定？又或者是许多疑惑冲着而来？
难道事情真的没有两全其美吗？
无论如何，千山万水走到最后，还是【自己】二字。
对，就是【自己】！
MM： 对我最重要的，安德烈，不是你是否有成就，而是你是否快乐。而现在的生活架构里，什么样的工作比较可能给你快乐？第一，它给你意义；第二，它给你时间。你的工作是你觉得有意义的，你的工作不绑架你使你成为工作的俘虏，容许你去充分体验生活，你就比较可能是快乐的。至于金钱和名声，哪里是快乐的核心元素呢？当你的工作在你心目中有意义，你就有成就感。当你的工作给你时间，不剥夺你的生活，你就有尊严。成就感和尊严，给你快乐。
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在巴士上，翻阅了这本书。看到了这番话以后，真的让自己深思了非常久……
脑袋不断的挣扎、心里不断地跳动……
很多人，尤其是工作后的朋友们，各各都开始对自己的一个工作岗位，开始觉得没有意义或是厌倦了……
每个人都能持有许多不同的意见和见解，可是最终真的只是围绕在一个问题——【你快乐吗？】
没错，快乐只来自于工作能否给予你意义和充足的时间去体验生活。
可是问题却回到来金钱和名声，是否真的可以成为快乐的核心元素？
名声扯开不谈的话，我想金钱是许多人面对的最颗心问题了吧？
在经济不断衰落之下，金钱肯定是我们面对最大的挑战了。
一些朋友认为，唯有金钱才能让自己的生活过得更加无忧无虑。
只有这样的感觉，才算稳定，才会快乐。
而我在想，这样……真的算是稳定吗？
稳定难道不是来自于内心深处吗？
只要你心里有满足感、有成就感、有意义的话，那样的稳定难道还不算稳定吗？
而又有一些人，就算是目前的工作已经带给自己无限的时间、无限的喜悦、无限的满足感；可是内心为何还是孤单的呢？
是周围的事务造成？还是自己不够坚定？又或者是许多疑惑冲着而来？
难道事情真的没有两全其美吗？
无论如何，千山万水走到最后，还是【自己】二字。
对，就是【自己】！
2008年8月16日星期六
避兰东登雅居民捍卫家园和平集会
避兰东登雅(Kampung Baru Plentong Tengah )居民捍卫家园和平集会！
成功阻止武吉令南发展商（Bukit Lenang Development Sdn. Bhd.）原定8月14日拆除屋子行动！
我们前一晚（8月13日）就住在该甘榜了！
居民委员会们个个都非常担忧明日（8月14日）的拆屋行动！
若换个角度，如果我的家园也将面临拆除的话……
那一整个晚上，我能做什么呢？感觉又会是怎样呢？
那里的甘榜居民，为了提升士气，祈祷后便在surau里举办了大食会……
非常宽的碟子，里面一大包的白饭……
配上芽菜和三种不同煮法的甘榜鱼……
三五群人，手无汤匙的围在那宽宽的碟子抓饭菜……
大食会后，居民还举办了政治演说。
邀请了不同的政治领袖出席，为明天的拆除行动给予居民们鼓舞。
很无奈的是，他们还喊着捍卫“马来主权”、“马来人被压迫”等等口号。
你不进入他们的圈子，确实很难理解为何到了这个时候依然喊着类似口号？
就算是进入了他们的圈子，你其实也还是很难理解……
无论如何，我们的目的非常明确，就是给予他们精神上的支援和一同捍卫他们的基本权利。
我们也无时无刻在他们最需要的时候给予他们意见和安抚。
在这方面，我们的一位同志，扮演的非常好！
得意的是，我们还睡在他们的surau里。
原来在surau睡觉是非常凉爽的，
如果地板能干净些，肯定会更舒适。
奇怪的是，当我们告诉其他朋友我们在surau过夜时，
各各都张大口说：“哇！可以么？”
我想，这是普遍人民的观点。最明显的是华裔在这方面产生的刻板印象。
这现象会出现有两个可能性。
其一为马来西亚政府多年来实施的分而治之政策，分化了各族群原本良好关系；
其二为我们自己本身还无法或是没有尝试跨过其他族群，了解其他族群的风俗习惯和解禁。
这个晚上，让我回想起当年我们（工华）也将在隔日早上去Kg Berembang 声援他们的甘榜时的心情……
我还记得我们一边鼓励工华学弟学妹们必须出席。
同时在顾及他们的安全着想，所以希望他们至少能在远处观看……
亲眼验证那些发展商、MPAJ和警方如何联手铲除哪充满无限情感的甘榜……
亲眼验征那硬邦邦的铲泥机如何轻而易举的就将美满的家园给摧毁掉……
而另一边几位工华高层又召开了另一轮的讨论会……
善谈隔日大家即将面对的陌生状况……
我们甚至不顾一切地，就算是即将面对被逮捕的可能，也不会退缩……
我们认为，既然在这组织从参与至领导的角色……
满口社会醒觉、创造美好社会的等等口号和信念……
这个时候，才能真正确定自己的价值观……
自己能否到最后一刻，依然言行一致……
继续捍卫我们相信的基本权利……
那一夜，我非常深刻……
每个人说出的每一句话，我都谨记在心……
我们还潇洒的告诉对方，若我们任何一个人真的被逮捕的话……
请记得一定要到扣留所探访我们……
一定要泡好玉米水过来……
现在回想起来，也真回味……
而这一夜，心情特别平静……
事先就将认为重要的东西，都保留在家里……
预防制造更多的麻烦……
一条毛巾、一支牙刷、一个轻轻的书包；就带我来到甘榜避兰东登雅……
除了等待、还是等待……
等待着做好的一切心理准备……
成功阻止武吉令南发展商（Bukit Lenang Development Sdn. Bhd.）原定8月14日拆除屋子行动！
居民委员会们个个都非常担忧明日（8月14日）的拆屋行动！
若换个角度，如果我的家园也将面临拆除的话……
那一整个晚上，我能做什么呢？感觉又会是怎样呢？
那里的甘榜居民，为了提升士气，祈祷后便在surau里举办了大食会……
非常宽的碟子，里面一大包的白饭……
配上芽菜和三种不同煮法的甘榜鱼……
三五群人，手无汤匙的围在那宽宽的碟子抓饭菜……
大食会后，居民还举办了政治演说。
邀请了不同的政治领袖出席，为明天的拆除行动给予居民们鼓舞。
很无奈的是，他们还喊着捍卫“马来主权”、“马来人被压迫”等等口号。
你不进入他们的圈子，确实很难理解为何到了这个时候依然喊着类似口号？
就算是进入了他们的圈子，你其实也还是很难理解……
无论如何，我们的目的非常明确，就是给予他们精神上的支援和一同捍卫他们的基本权利。
我们也无时无刻在他们最需要的时候给予他们意见和安抚。
在这方面，我们的一位同志，扮演的非常好！
得意的是，我们还睡在他们的surau里。
原来在surau睡觉是非常凉爽的，
如果地板能干净些，肯定会更舒适。
奇怪的是，当我们告诉其他朋友我们在surau过夜时，
各各都张大口说：“哇！可以么？”
我想，这是普遍人民的观点。最明显的是华裔在这方面产生的刻板印象。
这现象会出现有两个可能性。
其一为马来西亚政府多年来实施的分而治之政策，分化了各族群原本良好关系；
其二为我们自己本身还无法或是没有尝试跨过其他族群，了解其他族群的风俗习惯和解禁。
这个晚上，让我回想起当年我们（工华）也将在隔日早上去Kg Berembang 声援他们的甘榜时的心情……
我还记得我们一边鼓励工华学弟学妹们必须出席。
同时在顾及他们的安全着想，所以希望他们至少能在远处观看……
亲眼验证那些发展商、MPAJ和警方如何联手铲除哪充满无限情感的甘榜……
亲眼验征那硬邦邦的铲泥机如何轻而易举的就将美满的家园给摧毁掉……
而另一边几位工华高层又召开了另一轮的讨论会……
善谈隔日大家即将面对的陌生状况……
我们甚至不顾一切地，就算是即将面对被逮捕的可能，也不会退缩……
我们认为，既然在这组织从参与至领导的角色……
满口社会醒觉、创造美好社会的等等口号和信念……
这个时候，才能真正确定自己的价值观……
自己能否到最后一刻，依然言行一致……
继续捍卫我们相信的基本权利……
那一夜，我非常深刻……
每个人说出的每一句话，我都谨记在心……
我们还潇洒的告诉对方，若我们任何一个人真的被逮捕的话……
请记得一定要到扣留所探访我们……
一定要泡好玉米水过来……
现在回想起来，也真回味……
而这一夜，心情特别平静……
事先就将认为重要的东西，都保留在家里……
预防制造更多的麻烦……
一条毛巾、一支牙刷、一个轻轻的书包；就带我来到甘榜避兰东登雅……
除了等待、还是等待……
等待着做好的一切心理准备……
Kg Baru Plentong Tengah 2008 08 14
2008年8月8日星期五
文章：我们对非政府组织的意见和愿望
人民要求改革的风暴已经来临
大马人民之声（SUARAM）是我国的一个民间人权组织。自1989年成立以来，一直为民主人权而奋斗。我们每年都对我国的人权状况进行观察和研究，并提出报告和意见。我们认为，我国已经独立了50年，先是由"联盟"、后是由"国阵"掌握政权，实施的都是照顾和维护朋党利益的霸权统治，公民应有的自由和权利不断遭受剥夺和侵占。近年来，我国广大各阶层人民，特别是印度族同胞，为摆脱水深火热的痛苦生活而群起抗争，国阵政府为了维持它的霸权统治，除了继续援引《内安法令》来拘捕群众领袖以镇压反对力量，援引《1984年印刷和出版法令》、《1948年煽动法令》、《官方机密法令》来打压言论自由，利用国家机关如警队和镇暴队来剥夺人民和平集会的权利等等，甚至连"司法独立"这层外衣也不要了，直接把他们的统治魔掌伸到了司法界。
但是，古往今来的霸权统治，面临人民团结力量和反抗斗争，必然会动摇根基而最终走向灭亡，相信国阵政府的命运也不能例外。自独立以后50年来，我国各阶层人民第一次向以巫统为主导的国阵霸权统治集团发出了怒吼：在第12届全国大选中，作出以下的选择和行动：投反对党支持票，表示人民要求改革之心，或者是投执政党废票，表示对统治集团政治伎俩的厌恶之情。就是在2008年3月8日人民要求改革的风暴下，由民主行动党、回教党、人民公正党、社会主义党所派出的候选人，纷纷中选成为议员，进入国会和州议会，国阵因此丧失了除原已丧失的吉兰丹州政权以外的槟城、吉打、霹雳、雪兰莪4州政权，也丧失了在国会中长期垄断三份之二议席的优势，国阵的主要成员党即巫统、印度国大党以及两个华基政党即马华和民政党，因遭受前所未有的失败而四分五裂、互相倾轧。这是一个人民敢于向霸权集团叫板较劲的好榜样！这是我国各民族选民团结合作痛击国阵统治集团的好榜样！
这次人民要求改革的风暴，能够震撼以巫统为主导的霸权集团的统治根基，除了以上所述广大各民族各阶层人民的政治觉醒和团结合作的因素以外，所有的反对党包括民主行动党、回教党、人民公正党、社会主义党以及马来西亚人民党，在大选中采取"消除分歧，共同对敌"（主要是一对一，对垒国阵竞选）策略而发挥重要作用，是一个极其重要的因素。另外一个同样重要的因素是，我国的许多非政府组织（尤其是与人权有密切关系的非政府组织）以及印度族同胞的维权组织的领袖和干部，大都积极参与了这次反对霸权集团的选举斗争，并且作出了不可磨灭的贡献。
选举只是替换政党
反对党成功依靠人民选票夺取5州执政权以后，立刻成立“人民联盟政府”（简称“民联”）。民联主要打出“以民为本”的口号。民联确实在308大选掌控执政权以后，在它掌控经济资源之下，纷纷带给人民极好的礼物。如：低收入者获得免费水供、将所有临时地契改为永久地契、家长收入RM1500以下的家庭，可为孩子申请大学教育鼓励金RM1000、儿童基金与60岁以上乐龄基金等，获得不少掌声。民联创造了一个“神话”，狠狠打击过去50年来国政政府无法落实的所谓亲民政策。
可是，经过一段时间酝酿之后，人民开始对民联失去了信心。民联为了要更快的掌控国家政权，恫言将会有30多位国政议员跳槽民联或是加快916推翻中央政权计划等。无论是证实或否，这些言论早已在民间里议论纷纷，甚至也导致国政乱了阵脚。另一方面，民联在还未执政中央政权之余，却闹出内部斗争和争议。明显的例子如，霹雳州在一方面出现谁才是最适合担任州务大臣一职事件；雪州一方面又出现州行政议员难产事项。而却，吉打州也在宣布可能实行回教法治理其州属时，遭其他民联成员批评；而槟城州也在恢复地方议会选举议题上，遭非政府组织严厉批评。近期，又闹出巫统与回教党会晤，惹来不少的批评。在这一连串的例子上，证明了民联其实还很薄弱，需要花更多的时间去完善它。如果民联能够好好的在各自的州属，彻底消除分枝，继续推行更亲民的政策的话，想必到时才能带给人民希望，才会有变天的可能。
人民希望看到的是一个不为个人利益或是只维护一个统治集团的利益的政党。人民需要的是一个全面保障他们的基本人权和生活不受压迫的政党。以目前的局势来看，无论是国政或是民联，都无法彻底给予人民带来幸福。我们相信，选举只能替换政党。国政也好，民联也罢，其实只是替换了另一个资本体制的政党。终究无法解决阶级问题。我们认为任何一个政党都必须秉持着一个原则——永远将人民的利益放在高过去政党的利益之上——必定能得到人民的支持。
我们一方面恳切希望无论是在朝在野的政党都应该深入解读人民的改革意愿。着手检讨和革新自己，在民生、民意、民主及民权的基础上为民谋福祉，作为争取来届选民委托的唯一办法。另一方面，我们坚信所有非政府组织诸如华团、公民社会团体都应该在人权教育和民主建设的方向各司其职，进一步提高人民的政治觉悟和参与民主，以达到监督人民代议市真正为民服务的目标。
"非政府组织"实际上就是民间组织
我们所说的"非政府组织"，就是英文"NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION，简称NGO"的翻译，实际上就是我们平常所说的"民间组织"（就是由人民按照本身的需要和意愿而不是由政府按照法令和政策而组织的社会团体）。所谓"非政府组织"，它是相对于政府或政府组织的概念而言，"非政府组织"就是为人民利益而存在的民间组织。
由于目前的政治格局已进入历史性的重要的分水点。因此，非政府组织必须要抓紧原则。我将通过一个人权组织的例子，也就是我来自的其中的一个人权组织即"大马人民之声"（SUARAM），希望能引导我国所有的非政府组织一个方向。
SUARAM是一个全国性的人权组织，是一个独立自主的团体。它作为一个人权组织，关心的是一切的社会问题。它关心政治，但超越政党政治。它不附属于任何政党。只要是和人权有关的课题，它都愿意参与或提出来探讨或批评。不论是政治、经济、文化、教育方面的课题，只要涉及人权或人民利益，它都会关注。只要是保护和促进人权的团体，它都给予配合。凡是反对人权，侵犯人权的组织或个人，SUARAM将提出看法和批评。近年来在全国非政府组织的活动中扮演着越来越重要的角色。
SUARAM 不仅在负起社会批判和舆论的工作，也重视草根性的工作。成立至今，SUARAM已经发展了两个支会，一个在槟城（半岛北部），一个在新山（半岛南部）。SUARAM的总部设在吉隆坡。希望今后在全国主要城市都设立支会。
在柔佛新山，我们于1999年由一批关心社会、愿意为柔佛州人民贡献些微力量的年轻人（主要是工大生）宣布成立大马人民之声（新山支会）。为了适应形势的需要，我们经过一个时期的酝酿与筹备，于2001年9月9日在新山广场（Menara LandMark），正式成立了一个草根性组织——"柔佛州人民之友工委会"，走进社区，深入民间。"人民之友"就是"为人权而奋斗"（WORKING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS）的自愿工作者。柔佛州工委会成员，不分高低，不为私利，不为官职，不为酬劳，而自愿地用集体的智慧和力量来做事。经过周详的考虑和策划，我们于2007年8月1日正式成立"人权支援小组"，每逢星期四下午2时至6时在人民之声新山支会联络所开放服务中心柜台。"人权支援小组"的主要工作，除了处理人权被压迫案件以外，每逢周末也会在附近社区的夜市街道派发传单、人民之友会讯、专题小册等宣传品，以推广人权意识及促进社会醒觉。目前，我们处理过不少个案如警察暴力事件、扣留所死亡案件、劳工纠纷、居民农作物被损毁案件等等。
我们就我国当前的民主人权状况，多次举办讲座会、交流会等活动，与柔佛州内各阶层人民交流意见；我们也多次将活动的成果，集合起来，出版小册子；或就各项关系人民生活的重大议题印制传单，分发到柔佛州内以至全国各地，引起广泛的关注。总之，在柔佛州推广人权意识与促进社会醒觉方面，我们取得了些少的成绩，我们还要作出更多更大的努力和贡献。
我们对非政府组织的意见和愿望
我谨代表大马人民之声新山支会和柔佛州人民之友工委会，在此郑重提出以下几点意见和愿望，与全国的同道和朋友们共勉：
一、 只要大方向一致，无论是个人或是团体都应该组织起来，为维护民主人权和争取社会公正而共同奋斗。公民社会需要为人民利益而奋斗的政党，也同时需要为人民利益而工作的非政府组织。
二、 非政府组织和政党不同的地方在于：执政党掌握着国家权力，反对党则希望有朝一日推翻执政党而夺取国家权力，而非政府组织则不同，其奋斗目标是为民主人权和社会公正，不是为掌握或夺取国家权力。
三、 非政府组织的性质和地位不会因不同政党执政而改变或有所不同，在国阵执政下是非政府组织，在民联或其他政党执政下也还是非政府组织。非政府组织，永远是站在人民立场上为人民利益做事。
四、 只要是维护和促进人权的亲人民政党，非政府组织一定给予支持与合作。一旦任何政党掌握国家权力而走向霸权专制反人民道路，非政府组织将与广大人民一起加以反对与制止。
最后，希望大家能与我们一起站稳立场，共同为民主人权奋斗。
大马人民之声（新山支会）
(严居汉)
执行秘书
2008年8 月1日
*注：文章大纲是大马人民之声（SUARAM）新山支会、柔州人民之友工委会执行秘书 严居汉，应邀在2008年7月12日（星期六）美里民主行动党支部为庆祝民主行动党登陆砂拉越州30周年纪念，假美里富丽华大酒家举行的千人晚宴上发表讲话的内容。以上文章通过本人针对近期政局作出修饰。
资料参考包括：
1）《我国人权组织的目标和展望》——杨培根律师所写文章
2）《大选前后格局》小册子——大马人民之声（新山支会）及柔佛州人民之友工委会出版
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