This event celebrates the launch in Penang of a poignant memoir by the late Theresa Lim Chin Chin and her spouse, Dave Anthony, both of them Aliran members.
The book chronicles their journey through her detention under Operation Lalang and her lifelong commitment to social justice.
Daniel Anthony opens the event by honouring his mother’s legacy as an unsung fighter whose story of resilience remains vital in today’s political climate.
Aliran president Anil Netto reflects on the historical significance of Operation Lalang and how the suffering of detainees like Theresa ultimately served as a catalyst for change.
Up next is Chow Chee Keong, who shares harrowing personal recollections of his own detention and the psychological manipulation used by authorities to elicit forced confessions.
Activist Chee Heng Leng discusses the historical contribution of the book and how reading Theresa’s retrospective journal helped clarify their shared experiences during that turbulent era.
Finally, Dave explains the evolution of the book from his wife’s private historical journals and highlights how her faith-driven commitment to liberation theology shaped her struggle for human rights.
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Book launch organised by: Aliran and Chin Chin’s family
Book published by: Gerakbudaya
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