Monday 9 September 2013

“NGOs・Parliamentary Struggle・ Democracy and Human Rights” Forum - In commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of Sahabat Rakyat Working Committee (Updated on time and venue on 14 Sep)

"NGOs • Parliamentary Struggle
• Democracy and Human Rights" Forum

- In commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of Sahabat Rakyat Working Committee 
(Updated on time and venue on 14 Sep)


Since independence in 1957, people of all ethnic groups and all classes of society have been suffering from the UMNO-dominant Alliance/BN government’s racist hegemonic rule. The democracy and human rights that people should have enjoyed have been of deprived brazenly by the despotic ruling clique. After suffering for half a century, on 8 March 2008, a political storm broke out demanding reforms.

The result of “308” general election undoubtedly shows that the UMNO-dominant BN ruling clique was spurned by half of the voters and Pakatan Rakyat formed by the three main opposition political parties (i.e. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Democratic Action Party (DAP), and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)) successfully seized political power in 5 states (however, the Perak State was subsequently snatched back by BN because three Pakatan members defected), although BN retained its power in the federal government.

After the general election, the BN (federal) regime led by Najib, Chairperson of UMNO rolled out various political and socio-economic transformation programs with a view to prolonging its hegemonic rule that hinges on institutionalized racism, and continued to oppress and exploit the labouring masses ruthlessly. Over the past 4 years, the broad masses of the people are still suffering from the BN’s racist hegemonic rule, corruption and abuse of power, ever-rising cost of living, and marginalization in culture, education and religion of ethnic minorities. The ruling regime oppressed and exploited the laboring masses using the state apparatus, and prolonged its control over the state apparatus via dirty elections are all too obvious, and the eyes of the masses are discerning.

Over 60 NGOs nation-wide formed Bersih 2.0, a coalition demanding electoral reform and a clean and fair election. Being driven by the strong aspirations and demands from the broad masses, Bersih 2.0, called for a incredible 709 rally-cum-“walk for democracy” in 2011, and initiated and led another massive “428 sit-in protest” in 2012. The “428 sit-in protest” participated by 200 thousand people received even more acclaim as it was a joint action and joint effort by Bersih 2.0 and Himpunan Hijau. This set a shining example in the history of popular struggle in Malaysia. These two mass struggles are of great significance and far-reaching implications. These 2 rallies have educated people of all ethnic groups and all classes to understand the great impact of the broad masses in democracy and human rights struggle, and to realise the importance of NGOs in the social reform movement.

Perhaps due to the 2 successful examples mentioned above, when GE13 was looming, a number of NGOs such as those working on environmental issues, human rights, women’s rights, culture and education, orang asli, religious groups, disabled communities , oppressed groups etc. actively carried out activities related to the elections. For instance, jointly or separately put forward GE13 demands, organised Voter Education and Polling Agent/Counting Agent/Barung Agent (PACABA) trainings, urged voters returning home to vote etc. These activities received positive response and participation from the people of all walks of life. Many NGO leaders also actively campaigned for political parties during election period.

Wong Tack, Chairperson of Himpunan Hijau was considered the most outstanding figure amongst all NGO leaders who took part in GE13. He, in his capacity as the representative of NGO, contested Bentong parliamentary seat under the banner of DAP. He swore to bring the voice of the people calling for the closure of Lynas factory, and opposing environmental hazards to the parliament. At the beginning, this action inevitably drew suspicion and blame from some of the NGO leaders and democratic individuals. Some even urged him to resign from the Chair of Himpunan Hijau. However, he persisted with his idea and action, and of course he had his point. Eventually, he gained the understanding and acceptance of the masses and NGO leaders.

On the other hand, Waythamoorty, Chairperson of Hindu Rights Action Force (HINDRAF MAKKAL SAKTHI), was the most disgusting NGO leader who was held in contempt. In order to seek a good position and personal interests, before GE13, he betrayed the position of HINDRAF that represents the interests of the marginalised poor Indian community. He broke his promises, stood against the people of all ethnicity and became subservient to Najib and UMNO’s bigwigs. People like Waythamoorty certainly will be contemned by the people of all ethnicity and NGOs. He will also leave a shameful record in the history of democratic and human rights movement.

GE13 held on 5 May this year marked the highest voter-turnout record in Malaysia history. However, the people’s common aspiration of “Dumping BN into the dustbin of history” still could not be materialised although more than half of the voters rejected BN’s camp. Therefore, we could easily understand why the populace were strongly dissatisfied and unable to accept the election result of this so-called “the dirtiest” election ever in Malaysia. After the election, some parties, groups and individuals who could not wait to change the government on 505 thought that the political awareness of the broad masses in our country had reached the level where they could force the ruling clique to have re-election via street demonstrations. But from the significant decrease of the participants of “black 505” rallies and with the ruling clique tightening their control over the state apparatus, the aspiration and idea on hoping to have a re-election via street demonstration, to deny the election results will be in vain.

In 2011, we held a forum entitled “NGOs are Always with The People” in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of our working committee, to discuss about the role and position of NGOs in Malaysia in current situation and in future. In 2013, we put forward the strategy and tactic of “Smashing UMNO hegemony, forming a democratic united front” for GE13.

This democratic united front should include not only the three parties in Pakatan Rakyat, i.e. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and Democratic Action Party (DAP) but also all parties, including Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM), Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), Human Rights Party (HRP), etc., NGOs and individuals from all walks of life who are opposed to the UMNO-BN. We call upon all Malaysians to unite! Together we put an end to the UMNO hegemonic rule! We should welcome people from all walks of life, regardless race, class, party and religion, who oppose UMNO-BN’s corruption and their racist hegemonic rule to join the democratic united front, so that the struggle for democratic and human rights will be forged ahead relentlessly.

In commemoration of the 12th anniversary of Sahabat Rakyat Working Committee, we are holding a forum entitled “NGOs・Parliamentary struggle・Democracy and human rights” to explore the path NGOs should follow in becoming one with the people, and how to make use of all resources available to struggle against BN, and to promote democratic and human rights movement in our country. There will be a dinner immediately after the forum. We will be inviting a couple of well-known NGO leaders and political scholars, to provide paper with regards to the forum’s title, and to deliver their speech. They will also answer questions from the ground. We hope this forum will stimulate more leaders of democratic parties and groups, scholars, people from all walks of life to join forces in the endeavour of promoting democratic and human rights movement in our country.

This forum cum dinner will be held in Cathay Restaurant Kulai, Johor on 20 Oct 2013 at 2.30pm-6.30pm. We need your support [whether democratic parties, groups or individuals]. Your support is invaluable to us. We welcome all concerned citizens to be with us at this anniversary. For more information, feel free to contact Ms Cheng, h/p No. 016-7782707.

Sahabat Rakyat Working Committee
9 September 2013


You can also read the statement in Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin.


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工委会议决:将徐袖珉除名

人民之友工委会2020年9月27日常月会议针对徐袖珉(英文名: See Siew Min)半年多以来胡闹的问题,议决如下:

鉴于徐袖珉长期以来顽固推行她的“颜色革命”理念和“舔美仇华”思想,蓄意扰乱人民之友一贯以来的“反对霸权主义,反对种族主义”政治立场,阴谋分化甚至瓦解人民之友推动真正民主改革的思想阵地,人民之友工委会经过长时间的考察和验证,在2020年9月27日会议议决;为了明确人民之友创立以来的政治立场以及贯彻人民之友现阶段以及今后的政治主张,必须将徐袖珉从工委会名单上除名,并在人民之友部落格发出通告,以绝后患。

2020年9月27日发布



[ 漫画新解 ]
新冠病毒疫情下的马来西亚
舔美精神患者的状态

年轻一辈人民之友有感而作


注:这“漫画新解”是反映一名自诩“智慧高人一等”而且“精于民主理论”的老姐又再突发奇想地运用她所学会的一丁点“颜色革命”理论和伎俩来征服人民之友队伍里的学弟学妹们的心理状态——她在10多年前曾在队伍里因时时表现自己是超群精英,事事都要别人服从她的意愿而人人“惊而远之”,她因此而被挤出队伍近10年之久。

她在三年前被一名年长工委推介,重新加入人民之友队伍。可是,就在今年年初她又再故态复萌,尤其是在3月以来,不断利用部落格的贴文,任意扭曲而胡说八道。起初,还以“不同意见者”的姿态出现,以博取一些不明就里的队友对她的同情和支持,后来,她发现了她的欺骗伎俩无法得逞之后,索性撤下了假面具,对人民之友一贯的“反对霸权主义、反对种族主义”的政治立场,发出歇斯底里的叫嚣,而暴露她设想人民之友“改旗易帜”的真面目!

尤其是在新冠病毒疫情(COVID-19)课题上,她公然猖狂跟人民之友的政治立场对着干,指责人民之友服务于中国文宣或大中华,是 “中国海外统治部”、“中华小红卫兵”等等等等。她甚至通过强硬粗暴手段擅自把我们的WhatsApp群组名称“Sahabat Rakyat Malaysia”改为“吐槽美国样衰俱乐部”这样的无耻行动也做得出来。她的这种种露骨的表现足以说明了她是一名赤裸裸的“反中仇华”份子。

其实,在我们年轻队友看来,这名嘲讽我们“浪费了20年青春”[人民之友成立至今近20年(2001-9-9迄今)]并想要“拯救我们年轻工委”的这位“徐大姐”,她的思想依然停留在20年前的上个世纪。她初始或许是不自觉接受了“西方民主”和“颜色革命”思想的培养,而如今却是自觉地为维护美国的全球霸权统治而与反对美国霸权支配全球的中国人民和全世界各国(包括马来西亚)人民为敌。她是那么狂妄自大,却是多么幼稚可笑啊!

她所说的“你们浪费了20年青春”正好送回给她和她的跟班,让他们把她的这句话吞到自己的肚子里去!


[ 漫画新解 ]
新冠病毒疫情下的马来西亚
"公知"及其跟班的精神面貌

注:这“漫画新解”是与<人民之友>4月24日转贴的美国政客叫嚣“围剿中国”煽动颠覆各国民间和组织 >(原标题为<当心!爱国队伍里混进了这些奸细……>)这篇文章有关联的。这篇文章作者沈逸所说的“已被欧美政治认同洗脑的‘精神欧美人’”正是马来西亚“公知”及其跟班的精神面貌的另一种写照!




[ 漫画新解 ]
新冠病毒疫情下的马来西亚
"舔美"狗狗的角色

编辑 / 来源:人民之友 / 网络图库

注:这“漫画新解”是与《察网》4月22日刊林爱玥专栏文章<公知与鲁迅之间 隔着整整一个中国 >这篇文章有关联的,这是由于这篇文章所述说的中国公知,很明显是跟这组漫画所描绘的马来西亚的“舔美”狗狗,有着孪生兄弟姐妹的亲密关系。

欲知其中详情,敬请点击、阅读上述文章内容,再理解、品味以下漫画的含义。这篇文章和漫画贴出后,引起激烈反响,有人竟然对号入座,暴跳如雷且发出恐吓,众多读者纷纷叫好且鼓励加油。编辑部特此接受一名网友建议:在显著的布告栏内贴出,方便网友搜索、浏览,以扩大宣传教育效果。谢谢关注!谢谢鼓励!












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