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In two weeks Malaysians in Bukit Selambau, Bukit Gantang and Batang Ai will return to the polls in three important by-elections. After the act of aggression by the police in Bukit Selambau last night it is clear that these elections will not be easy. We ask for your continued support of Keadilan. Click on the donate button to support the movement for change in Malaysia and ensure victory in the by-elections.



-- PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --

March 24 2009

A phase of repression descended on Malaysia as Najib Razak seizes control of the reins of power, even before officially taking over as Prime Minister, and unleashes his brutality and violence on the people.

Last night, a rally of about 10,000 people from all races was mercilessly attacked by the police with tear gas and acid-laced water cannon minutes after I began my speech in Bukit Selambau. Scores of people were arrested including my chief of staff, MPs, and senior aides to the Chief Minister of Kedah.

To justify their iron hand tactics and blatant violation of the people’s fundamental liberties, the police have claimed that the rally was illegal. These are baseless claims as the event took place on private property and adhered to the rules.

Last night’s show of brute force is but the latest in a series of harsh and dictatorial action by the government under Najib against the people. Also yesterday Suara Keadilan and Harakah were banned by the Home Ministry without any justification. These events only too starkly remind us of the cruel and authoritarian style of leadership under which Malaysians suffered for many years. The police force has become a band of marauders.

The press is muzzled and those who speak the truth about the abuses carried out by the ruling clique are arrested, beaten and bullied.


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Zaid likely to join PKR, analysts say

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Tuesday, 24 March 2009 11:54

(The Edge) Despite the fact that he has all but thrown his weight behind the Opposition, former de facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim has thus far been coy about joining any Pakatan Rakyat (PR) party. Yesterday, he sparked a flurry of speculation about this matter when he indicated he was keen to return to active politics. Most analysts believe it’s just a question of when but the party in question is not really in doubt. Most likely it will be PKR, they say. And it would be for the best for Pakatan Rakyat if he does. Although all three parties, PKR, DAP and PAS are considered more or less equals in the coalition, realpolitik dictates that the leader of PR has to come from PKR for the simple reason that neither a DAP or PAS leader would be considered acceptable to the broader public. DAP is seen as too non-Malay though it’s nominally multi-racial while PAS is seen as too Islamic, although it has progressive and modernist elements within its ranks. Make Money Online

Umno elections: Countdown begins
Syed Jaymal Zahiid | Mar 24, 09 1:37pm

Whether you love or loathe Umno, there is no denying that its much-anticipated 59th general assembly will be closely monitored when it convenes from this evening.

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