And The (UMNO) Minister Said…
From Malaysiakini
Speaking from Johor Baru this morning, Syed Hamid justified Tan’s detention under the ISA with the reason that it was part of the government’s preventive measure “to ensure her safety”.
The minister claimed police intelligence have indicated that the journalist’s life was under threat after she reported an Umno division leader’s allegedly racist remarks.
“We have no intention of holding a reporter as after all she was just taking notes of the comments made by a certain party that led to a public debate.
“She may be released as soon as today after police have obtained all information needed,” Syed Hamid was quoted as saying by Star Online.
I wished I can laugh at the joke…but it’s just too sad to even smile now…
“The government should release all ISA detainees and not use the law as a tool to maintain political power.” “The Malaysian government apparently thinks it can only maintain power by jailing journalists and opposition politicians,” Those arrested under Malaysia’s Internal Security Act (ISA) Friday were top blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin, opposition MP Teresa Kok and Sin Chew Daily News journalist Tan Hoon Cheng.
The people should continue to speak out on cases involving human rights and politics although it did so “in a spirit of respect for Malaysia”. Three Malaysian newspapers - the Sin Chew Daily News, The Sun which is a free English-language daily, and Suara Keadilan which is published by the opposition, were also Friday reportedly threatened with suspension.
I’m believed that freedom of the press and freedom of speech are fundamental to a vibrant democracy.”
Regards,
BY
their jokes are shockingly stupid.i failed to laugh too.
maybe Ahmad should be arrested under ISA as well as he is in greater danger. what a silly comment?arghhh