28.4.12 - It's 2pm and I am with the kids at the patio all dressed up in yellow and green to show support to all our fellow Malaysian out there. Today is a historical day where Malaysian are out in the streets at Dataran Merdeka to make their voice heard. Malaysians are calling for a fair and just election. BN Government has been using dirty tactics to win election and has managed to maintain its power for 55 years now. This time around, among the dirty tactics, govt issues temporary IC to 300 thousands foreign workers in exchange for votes. Today Govt set up roadblocks and issue court order to prevent Malaysians from entering Dataran Merdeka. Bersih today plans 'duduk bantah' meaning sit to protest for 2 hours from 2pm to 4pm. It will be a peaceful protest. Ah Seah has gone down to show support. Susan and my sis separately asked me to go with them but I was indecisive. JS was worried and begged me not to go. Knowing that there will be risks, I decided to abandon the idea.
It's 11:23pm now and in my bed. It was truly an eventful day though I was at home. I followed the updated news on FB and Malaysiakini closely every second of the day and somehow I almost felt as if I was there too. I was moved and overwhelmed by all the photos and videos that were made available by individual and news media. About 100 thousands Malaysian came together today and it was truly overwhelming. They san Negaraku, Rasa Sayang, etc.
Since Govt restricted public from getting into Dataran Merdeka, Datuk Ambiga, Chairman of Bersih decided that protestors will not break the law and force themselves into the restricted area. Instead, she announced that protestors will march from the 6 meeting points towards DM and stop at the nearest restricted area.
Sadly to note, it ended with chaos when some protestors stayed behind after Datuk Ambiga announced that the protest has ended and they shall disperse. Some stubborn protestors barged into the restricted area and police launched chemical laced water and tear gas canisters at the protestors. A total of 388 protestors were arrested and from the videos, it was seen protestors were beaten by police during arrest. Hmm, I hope Malaysians effort will pay off eventually and soon we will have a responsible Govt that care for its people.
Oops! TH drops his white Rado watch and it was broken. Poor thing, it cost him a few hundred bucks. I hope he can sleep well tonite:(
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