Batu Kawan Gerakan Wants Huan To Be Given Second Chance

Gerakan Grassroot Leaders oppose Huan's Suspension

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Kenyataan Akhbar Menyokong Huan Cheng Guan

KENYATAAN AKHBAR

AHLI CAWANGAN TAMAN SUPREME, CAWANGAN STADIUM, CAWANGAN BUKIT TAMBUN ( BAHAGIAN BATU KAWAN )

Tujuan sidang media ini dipanggil adalah bagi merakamkan rasa kecewa serta terkilan ahli – ahli Gerakan di peringkat akar umbi dengan sikap dan tindakan segelintir pemimpin atasan Parti bukan sahaja di peringkat Nasional tetapi di peringkant Negeri dan Bahagian juga. Parti Gerakan kini dapat dilihat dikendalikan sebagai sebuah Syarikat swasta.

Keputusan Central Working Committee ( CWC ) untuk memecat Naib Presiden Saudara Huan Cheng Guan amat mengecewakan ahli di peringkat akar umbi. Ini kerana keputusan diambil tanpa memberi peluang kepada Saudara Huan untuk mempertahankan diri beliau. Selain daripada itu, dua orang pemerhati dipercayai turut mencadangkan serta memaksa CWC mengambil keputusan menggantungkan keahlian Saudara Huan selama 3 tahun.

Kami ingin menekankan di sini bahawa, sekiranya CWC dan Parti Presiden YB. Senator Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon yakin keputusan yang diambil terhadap Saudara Huan berlandaskan dengan perlembagaan parti, ‘Mengapakah beliau melarikan diri apabila beliau disoal mengenai keputusan CWC’ ketika sidang media di Parlimen semalam berkenaan dengan KPI Menteri. Kami musykil bagaimana beliau dapat mengeratkan perpaduan masyarakat Malaysia sebagai Menteri Perpaduan, apabila Parti sendiri berpecah belah.

Selain daripada itu, berita Star Online (Defiant Gerakan man may join another BN party, not the Opposition http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file =/2009/ 6/23/nation /41 71401&sec=nation ) yang memaklumkan bahawa Setiausaha Agung tidak dapat dihubungi untuk maklumat lanjut, cukup mengecewakan kerana ini menunjukkan pemimpin parti yang mengambil keputusan tersebut tidak bersedia untuk menerangkan atau mempertahankan keputusan tersebut. Mereka sedar tindakan mereka tersebut tidak berasas dan diambil semata – mata untuk menyenagkan hati ‘segelintir individu’ di dalam Parti. Saudara Teng Chang Yeow mempunyai masa untuk diluangkan di ‘FACEBOOK’ bersama rakan – rakan lain, tetapi tiada masa untuk menjawab kepada para media mengenai tindakan tidak beretika yang telah dilakukan

Kami percaya hanya sebuah jawatankuasa disiplin yang layak untuk mengambil keputusan terhadap seorang ahli dan individu tersebut perlu diberi peluang untuk menerangkan atau memberi pendapat. Kami kesal kerana, kami di peringkat akar umbi perlu berkerja untuk masyarakat untuk memberi semula keyakinan masyarakat terhadap Barisan Nasional. Pemimpin atasan pula, bertindak mengikut suka hati mereka dan ini menyukarkan kami untuk menjawab kepada ahli – ahli.

Pemimpin Gerakan kini masih belum sedar daripada kekalahan teruk Pilihanraya umum ke 12 dan masih mahu menghancurkan parti bukan sahaja di peringkat atasan malahan di peringkat akar umbi juga. Pemimpin Bahagian antaranya membuat pelantikan ahli JKKP Kawasan mengikut suka hati sendiri tanpa mengambil kira pandangan pemimpin tempatan atau Cawangan kawasan. Ahli yang tidak pernah menghadiri mesyuarak dari 2007 ketikan menjadi ahli JKKK masih dilantik sebagai ahli JKKK.

Ini menunjukkan masalah pemimpin parti untuk membuat keputusan seara peribadi bermula di peringkat akar urbi sehingga ke peringkat atasan. Kami meminta Presiden Parti untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini dengan berasaskan serta mengikut perlembagaan parti. Gerakan tidak sepatutnya menghancurkan kareer politik individu muda yang berkebolehan

Second Indian Minister - Ball in PM's Court

Second Indian minister - ball in PM's court

K Praba | Apr 7, 09 4:28pm

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First of all we would sincerely like to thank Pak Lah for the 23 years of service for the community and congratulations to Najib Razak on being appointed as the nation’s sixth prime minister. For sure there were many up and down’s during Pak Lah’s tenure. Pak Lah will always be remembered for the media freedom that he gave. There were also many issues that had affected the support for Barisan Nasional and Pak Lah and this included the support of the Indian community. There were many issues that had dissatisfied the Indian community.

But one thing certainly that Pak Lah did that was the best for the Indian community was by selecting T Murugiah as the senator representing People’s Progressive Party ( PPP ).

We have to admit that this young, hardworking politician is indeed going all out for the community. We are sure he will definitely suit the ‘One Malaysia ’ concept being promoted by the newly-appointed prime minister. His care and commitment for the Indian community can’t be denied.

The main issue now is, can the new prime minister perform better than Pak Lah in that he is sincere about reforming the country and that he is serious about his ‘One Malaysia’ concept?

He has certainly gained the support of some from the Indian community by releasing two of the Hindraf 5 from their ISA detention. My main question now is, will the Malaysian prime minister appoint two full cabinet ministers for the Indian community?

As far we know, the last time we had two Indian Ministers was in the early 1970’. The MIC will, of course, be given a full cabinet ministersotion. As Murugiah is performing well, will Najib appoint Murugiah from the PPP as the second Indian cabinet minister?

Najib has a shield in hand to protect himself and Barisan Nasional from losing the Indian vote by appointing hardworking, reliable cabinet minister to regain the support of the Indian community for the 13th general election.

The ball now is in Barisan Nasional’s and Najib’s court. Will he make the wise decision?

As for our Indian brother’s and sisters, spread the message to register as voter to prepare for the next general election.

Syed Hamid Making The Situation Worse For Barisan Nasional

We are writing this letter under the capacity of local leaders / grassroots leaders especially for the Indian Community and also as a member of a BARISAN NASIONAL component party. Many things have been said and done about the ongoing issue of the 22 year old Police Brutality death victim, Kugen. There are many political parties are now trying to gain publicity and names for themselves rather than highlighting the main issues. Authorities and politician are making the situation worse with irresponsible and childish statements. First it all started when the Selangor Chief Police Officer sarcastically gave a press statement that two Deputy Minister ‘BARGE’ into the mortuary. Well it clearly indicates that this CPO was either sleeping or not aware on what is going on. The dailies have proved that the crowd only entered the room after the Hospital authorities opened the door after continues request from the family members. The arrival of the Deputy Minister which was about 1 hour later showed that they had nothing to do with the issue. I salute the Ministers who had gone to the mortuary to handle and control the issue professionally especially T. Murugiah. I’m sure he was just doing his job as a BPA Chief. For a CPO to give a press statement without referring to the concern Deputy Ministers, just shows and indicates that he is not doing his job professionally and according to the protocol and procedure. Than, came the issue where the family members wanted a second post mortem. Why is there so much hassle on that? Its their right for the second post mortem, and T.Murugiah had to go around to get this second post mortem done. There was a good feedback when the AG classified this case as murder. But Evan than, the police were denying the family’s rights for the post mortem. Finally the post mortem was held on Suday moring till late night and im very sure what the results will be in 2 days time.

To make situation worse, the Home Minister gave a most shocking statement that the two Deputy Ministers can be charged for going to the mortuary. Well I doubt in which world is this Deputy Minister living. Is UMNO Ministers trying to say that, if the Indian community has any problems and issue, no leaders should get down to help them? These people should just find their own way to solve their problems? Syed Hamid should be more intellectual. This is something basic where all politicians will do. When the community has a problem, it’s the duty of the Deputy Ministers especially T. Murugiah ( since he is in BPA ) to get to the ground and solve this problem. Syed Hamid’s statement has certainly make the situation worse. With the circulation of Kugen’s injury photo’s each and everyone are disappointed with the attitude of the police officers who had beaten this youth to death.. Syed hamid should have given statement that will cool off the Indian community and not telling off the Deputy Ministers that they will be charge for being at the scene. Like the Indian proverbs says ‘ He is pouring oil into the burning fire. Certainly he has made the community to further hate the Barisan nasional Government. We as local leaders have been receiving continuous critics from the community on the brutal act of the police and also the irresponsible statement of the Deputy Minister. Syed Hamid should realize that there are thousands of grassroots leaders who now have to answer to the community for his sarcastic statement. Don’t forget the March 8 2008 general Election. Work towards regaining the five states and the two third of the Parliament. Don’t give statements and make situation worse. I wonder if he had seen the pictures of the victim. Evan if the detainee did commit the crime, this is not the way to interrogate the victim. This is an act of animal and not human. Murugiah is doing a good job and certainly slowly he is helping Barisan Nasional to regain the support of not only the Indian Community but also the Malays and Chinese. Let him do his job. The CPO and Syed Hamid should have look into this matter from all angle before giving out their statements. We at the ground level are very – very disappointed that the UMNO Minister has not changed Evan after the March General Election. Than what is the use for us to work hard and handle all the community service voluntarily ( we are not being paid for anything – Syed Hamid is receiving his pay from the tax payers money as his pay ), to make sure Barisan Nasional wins the majority during the next election? We rather sit at home and do nothing than being the scape goat just because the inhumane statement of Syed Haimd. The top Barisan Leaders should always realize that their statement will backfire those in the grassroot. As for this issue, we here believe Murugiah and Devamany was just doing their job and were undertaking their responsibility for the community and Barisan Nasional. Support them for their effort not back stab them. May the victim will be laid to rest soon may he rest in peace.

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Seminar Keusahawanan Belia Bagi Bidang Pertanian & Penternakan

A seminar for Indian youths will be held in HGH Convention Center on the 25th Januari 2009 By The Prime Minister Department. YB. Senator Murugiah who is organising the event will have the cooperation of Revelation Agro & Farming Industry who will be giving free course on leech breedinf, Cat Fish Breeding and many more. Those who are interested can sms or email their particulars. The event will have speakers from KBS who will be talking on loans and officers from kementerian Pertanian. There will also be exhibition from various organization. Dont miss this oppurtunity.

A Letter Sent To MalaysiakinL

This letter was sent to Malaysiakini. Its a shame to Mas in the way the handle the situation, and as for the Malaysian who had acted so, its better if he is dead than to be alive here.

Horror flight on board MH161

Radhika Iyer-O'Sullivan | Jan 20, 09 3:55pm

I am a Malaysian currently residing and working in Dubai. On Dec 25, 2008, I flew with Malaysian Airlines flight MH161 to Kuala Lumpur to visit my parents. I was in seat 36H (an aisle seat) and the seat next to me, 36K (window seat) was vacant. The flight stopped over at Karachi for an hour.

MCPX

In Karachi, more passengers boarded the plane. One male passenger boarded, showed his boarding pass to a stewardess and she pointed to seat beside me (36K). The man looked at me and said, ‘She's a Hindu, I cannot sit beside her.’ The stewardess responded, ‘So what? What's wrong with Hindu?’ The man then began to yell and shout that he would not sit next to a Hindu.

The crew insisted that he had to because there were no other seats available because the plane was full. Then this passenger sat down but began to verbally abuse my faith and the crew members. I sat in my seat but was physically cringing away from him. The flight supervisor was summoned and until then the man was still seated next to me. Imagine my shock, horror and fear in being next to a hostile, abusive person.

One steward did stand next to me but did not offer any help and I did not feel safe or reassured. I reached out and told that steward that I did not feel safe anymore. I said this to him softly in English and he told me to sit and wait. He then walked off and a female crew member took his place. All this time I was under the impression that this hostile passenger beside me was a Pakistani.

I then told the stewardess in Malay that this man should not be seated beside me after what he had said about me. There were other Malaysian passengers sitting in the same area and all of them heard me. She smiled and merely nodded.

Finally, the flight supervisor, ‘SB’, approached the passenger and after an angry exchange, the passenger said, ‘Move her then!’ and SB replied, ‘Yes, we will move her’. More angry words were exchanged and it was revealed that the passenger was actually a Malaysian. When this news was revealed, the passenger actually stood up with his fists up, ready to be physically violent. I was then hauled out of my seat and taken to the back of the plane. I was kept in the kitchen.

By this time I had gone into shock and was crying uncontrollably. I was shaking with rage because I was in a position where there was nothing I could do to defend myself. No one else seemed to be doing anything too.

I could not see what was happening from the rear of the plane but I did see uniformed security personnel approaching my original seat. I could not hear or make out what was happening as there was a group of people standing around my original seat. Eventually, the group left and it was announced that the plane would be taking off.

All this time I was in the kitchen, shaking and crying. All that was done for me was crew members taking turns to ask me if I was okay and offering me Coke and water! The plane began to taxi and I was then taken to another seat (42H). As I sat down, I asked the steward, ‘Is he off the plane?’ and the answer was, ‘No.’ I was appalled.

After the plane took off, the flight supervisor, SB, came and sat beside me. He explained to me that they could not put him off the plane because he was a deportee and if they had insisted on putting him off, then the plane would not have been cleared for take off. I was still crying at this point. I asked, ‘Why am I in a different seat? He should be!’ but my question was not answered.

The plane was not full. There were eight seats vacant in the rear, four on the right aisle and four seats on the left. Seat 42H, where I was put, was one of those vacant seats in the rear. If the MAS crew knew there was a deportee boarding, should they not have made arrangements to place him at the rear of the plane? What kind of airline policy allows a deportee to sit beside a female passenger travelling alone?

I spent the next five and a half hours on the flight in tears. I was not able to sleep because I knew that a hostile passenger was only six rows down from me. I was not afraid but in rage. My friends who are reading this would know the kind of person I am. I have always stood up for my rights and for the rights of people whom I love. I would not usually tolerate such abuse and I would not have hesitated in defending myself.

What stopped me was knowing that I was on a plane, in a confined space and that there were other passengers around me too, women and children. The abusive passenger was not removed from the plane and when we landed at KLIA, he disembarked like a normal passenger and was not escorted or arrested. I also disembarked knowing that I was now in the same terminal, on my own, as this hostile passenger.

I am very disappointed with the way MAS dealt with the incident. That passenger should have been taken to the rear of the plane and restrained. I was the victim of the incident yet I lost my chosen seat that I had paid for. Apart from offers of water, Coke and some verbal reassurances, the crew did not do anything else for me.

I have contacted other major airlines and this is how they would have dealt with the matter: I would have been moved to Business/First Class and I would have been escorted into the terminal until I safely exited the airport. MAS did not do anything for me. First of all, they jeopardised my safety and well-being by forcing the passenger to sit beside me knowing that he was hostile towards me and then they did nothing else to keep me safe.

I was in the same cabin as that passenger, wondering if he was going to walk by or pass me. I spent the entire five and a half hours in tears because I could not stand up for my rights and also because I had to keep my own rage pent-up.

Once I landed, I rang my husband in Dubai and related the events to him. He took immediate steps to contact MAS but to no avail. I stayed for one week in Malaysia and every single day, I tried to call their Customer Complaints Department. All I got was a voice mail. I left numerous messages but no one called me back. No one contacted my husband in Dubai. It is only after he put it up on the MAS blog that we have received some kind of response. Fourteen days after the incident, someone from MAS called me to offer an apology.

My husband also received an email from someone who has offered me 25 percent discount on a return flight from KL to Dubai and actually referred to that abusive passenger as a ‘fellow customer’! She also clearly stated that measures taken were to prevent that passenger from getting angrier. So in other words, they do admit that.

These are the questions I posed to MAS:

Why force a passenger who is racially abusive and hostile to my appearance and faith to sit beside me? There were other seats available at the rear as I discovered later.This was not a passenger who was merely fussing about his seat, this was a passenger who was potentially a threat to another passenger.

Why did the flight supervisor immediately give in to his demands and agree to move me? I was not the passenger causing trouble.

Upon retrospect, I think I was lied to. I do not think the passenger was a deportee. It was a lie told to me to keep him on the plane and keep me quiet. If a lie was told, that means that the crew took measures to protect the hostile passenger and themselves but not me, the victim. If so, then the MAS crew perpetuated the racism and discrimination initiated by the passenger.

If this is the case, then the entire crew participated in jeopardising my safety and appropriate action should be taken against them. If the passenger was truly a deportee or an INA (inadmissible because of visa) then the plane captain should have documents about him. If a deportee or INA caused trouble on a flight, the captain should have been informed immediately.

Why was the captain not informed and if he was, why did he not come to see me? I have been informed that KLIA security had been called but there was no one waiting when the plane landed. The abusive passenger disembarked like any other normal passenger. Why was he not nabbed or restrained? Why did not the crew ensure my safety in the terminal too?

I am demanding a formal, written apology from Malaysian Airlines. I want a truthful, reasonable explanation for all the five points I have listed above. I want some compensation for what I suffered. So far, I have only received an e-mail informing that the matter is under investigation.

Latest : Police Brutality

A. Kugan 22, was today beaten to death by the Police while he was detained for car theft. The suspect was detained at the Taipan, Subang Jaya Police Station on the 15th Jan 2009 at a Kondominium in Puchong and it his family was not informed about the arrest. The police officers had stopped the family from identifying the body sine the family was informed about his death abt noon today. About 10.30pm Human Rights lawyer, N Surendran together with the family members had tried to persuade the staff to enter the mortuary when they was repetedly denied. Finally about 11pm when one of the staff opened the door, those who present manage to enter in. YB. Senator T. Murugiah arrived at 12.30am had called Tan Sri Musa Hassan to inform him about the seriousness of the situation. An hour later Datuk Devamany arrived to see what had actually happen to the deceased. The funeral and the post moterm report are to be held and received tomorrow.