Press statement 12 September 2008 Sisters in Islam (SIS) calls upon the Malaysian government for the immediate release of Raja Petra Kamaruddin, MP Teresa Kok and Ms Tan Hoon Cheng who are currently detained under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA). As a member of the Abolish ISA Movement, SIS reiterates our strong opposition against…
ABIM condemns use of ISA
Press Statement The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) strongly affirms that Malaysia is a country of laws not of men. We are a country which respects the rule of law and its equal application to all citizens under our Constitution and our guiding Islamic principles. At no time should a person be detained without…
Let’s cheer up Teresa!
We’ve decided we’ll bring some cheer to Teresa and everybody can be part of this initiative. Being locked up in a small room with no windows and only artificial lights is very intimidating, especially when one starts to lose track of time and the body and mind struggle to adjust to the new hostile environment….
Zaid to attend “Free Teresa Kok” caucus meeting 3pm today!
Zaid Ibrahim to attend – “Free MP Teresa Kok” parliamentary caucus inaugural meeting. MP for Batu Gajah, Fong Po Kuan, co-ordinating secretary convening the inaugural meeting of the “Free MP Teresa Kok” parliamentary caucus in Parliament (Wednesday 17.9.08) at 3 p.m. has informed me that Datuk Zaid Ibrahim will attend. I phoned up Zaid from…
Burmese Groups Condemn Arrest
Bo Kyi, the general secretary of the Assistance Association of Political Prisoners (AAPP) in Mae Sot, Thailand, said, “We are very sad about the arrest of an opposition party member who is very active on Burma.”
Teresa Kok Is Innocent
These people are obviously ignorant of the facts: The Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM) and the Islamic NGOs, Heritage Associations, Malay Cultural Organisations and Related Bodies Cooperation Network (Pewaris) have lodged police reports against Selangor state executive councillor Teresa Kok. The reports were made by Pewaris advisor Rahimuddin Md Harun and PPIM Complaints Officer…
Teresa’s mum relates horror detention
The following is a transcript of what Teresa’s mum said outside the police station after visiting her for 90 minutes. “I hope she can regain her freedom and come out as soon as possible and continue to live an ordinary life instead of being detained in a cage like a dog. They locked her up…
Nationwide vigils tomorrow
The DAP will be having candlelight vigils nationwide tomorrow to demonstrate our solidarity with Teresa Kok, Raja Petra Kamarudin, the Hindraf 5 and all those currently detained under the ISA. The latest schedule is available here. Please let your friends know. Update: 16/9 Candilelight Vigil at: DAP Teluk Intan Branch (Contact012-5088681) DAP Kampar Branch (012-5152098)…