Martin Jalleh compiles selected thoughts from Suaram director Dr Kua Kia Soong, who points out that detention without trial still exists despite the repeal of the ISA. Continue reading »
Oct 302012
Oct 292012
Perhaps we should celebrate even fleeting victories because the bad news, when it comes, can be rather depressing, observes Zaharom Nain. Continue reading »
Oct 272012
Twenty five years ago, Malaysia witnessed what one person could do to sustain his lust for power. His unabated lust for power unleashed the worst traits in the Barisan Nasional to imprison 106 innocent Malaysians to keep the BN in power. Continue reading »
Oct 162012
Change happens because ordinary people decide that they can no longer tolerate any action by the state that harms the greater common good, writes Christopher Chong. Continue reading »
Sep 122012
Martin Jalleh wonders whether we can trust the BN government’s pledge that it will not abuse Section 114A of the Evidence Act especially given that it has abused the ISA – something Minister Nazri has openly admitted to. Continue reading »
Jul 102012
The Prime Minister’s belief that the ISA has enhanced the political careers of those detained under this obnoxious law has prompted Martin Jalleh to come up with a novel proposal. Continue reading »
Jul 092012
While Tun Razak at least had the gumption to meet up in with representatives of ISA detainees on a hunger strike in 1967 to try and end their fast, what have we got from his son Najib, asks Tan Pek Leng. Continue reading »
Jul 082012
Tommy Thomas wonders if the Security Offences Bill is constitutional. The much inferior treatment of an accused when prosecuted under the Bill violates the fundamental right to equality, he points out. Continue reading »
Jul 042012
That this administration is clearly violating every aspect of its commitment to a moderate approach to government is no longer surprising by now, write Ahmad Fuad Rahmat and Ahmad Farouk Musa. Continue reading »
Jun 302012
Berikutanmogok lapar yang dilancarkan oleh tahanan ISA, keadaan tahanan dilaporkan semakin lemah apabila ada dalam kalangan tahanan yang tidak mengambil sebarang makanan dan minuman, mengikut Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA. Continue reading »