The Walk of Life

Today is a significant day. Tens of Thousands of Malaysians of different races, religions and creeds unite together to send an ultra-strong message to the Barisan Government to abolish the Internal Security Act or ISA in short.

What is so significant is the sense of unity among the different races in Malaysia. It is rare to see such unity except perhaps for our early Independence Celebrations or when Malaysia is in the Thomas Cup Finals. Many supporters were unable to reach the city to participate due to closure of roads by the police. I followed all the real-time Tweets with anilnetto!

For the sake of those who do not understand the issue of ISA in Malaysia, I just briefly fill in some details here. The ISA was created in the days where we were fighting the Communists who were armed and intended to over-throw our Government. Now, this Law is has been abused by the present Barisan Government to arrest whosoever they deem dangerous even if these people were not armed groups or any real threat to the stability of Malaysia. Read more HERE!

I believe that most Malaysians would not object to have such a Law if it is being used fairly or with justice such as in the event of terrorists attack and not at the slightest excuse to harass politicians of different view points. Currently, any protests by politicians on the corruption of the Government can be threatened with this draconian Law. Something that supposedly for our protection has become a monster to suppress people. The most ridiculous was the arrest of Theresa Kok under the ISA all because of someone spreading some lies about her! Furthermore the news reporter who wrote about this matter was also arrested under ISA! It is such injustice and many more that the people rise up against the ISA!

What I find truly amazing is that there are still some who miss the whole point in this Protest march! They are more concerned about shops being closed, hawkers losing their daily sales due to the Protest. Why can't we look further than just money and business? What about issues like Justice, Corruption and Oppression by the Government? If we choose to keep quiet, then, when worst things begin to happen, it may be too late for anyone to do anything anymore! Bad things happen because people choose to keep quiet!