Re: Is Malaysia headed towards the point of no return?

On Wed, 31 May 2006 16:16:56 +0800, alex® <alexcsm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:



khleee@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Media statement by Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew, DAP NGO Bureau Chief on
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Petaling Jaya

Protesters beaten up. Parliamentarians gagged. Media blocked?Is
Malaysia headed towards the point of no return?
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Freedom of expressions and freedom of assembly are two important
elements of a democracy. A democracy without these freedoms can only be
termed as a "half past six" or "half-baked" democracy.

Is the gathering to protest legal?

Nope, according to the Penal Code the participants can be charged for
rioting...........
.

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