By Amde Sidik
First of all, I wish to clarify that SAPP's peaceful protest is against the authorities proposal to convert the five sites (KK High Court, State Library, Chong Tain Vun Park, the Women and Children Clinic and the City Hall Building) in the city centre for commercial development.
It was however not reported accurately in a local newspaper that says "SAPP protests move to relocate courthouse".
SAPP has said that it wants the land to be retained only for public purposes, if the said buildings were moved elsewhere.
The main objective of the protest was to warn the authorities and to inform the public that enough is enough that public spaces around the city have been acquired for commercial development, in particular, for shopping complexes and hotels, alike.
SAPP members were protesting against the use of space for commercial activities, otherwise, without public spaces available, living in the city is very much like living in Alcatraz.
Are they going to get what they want for doing the protest? I am sure they only will creating chaos.
ReplyDeleteWell, SAPP bah tu. So tunggu dna lihat sajalah nanti ke mana hala tuju protes ni nanti.
DeleteIS IT CHAOS TO EXERCISE YOUR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS AGAINST ARBITRARY DECISIONS BY THOSE IN POWER & WHO MONOPOLISE POWER & GOT ELECTED BY FRAUD?
DeleteIf those who want to benefit privately by re-locating public amenities then these are the real creators of chaos.
This is seen in the Federal Gov't attempt to take over Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur for their own sinister self enriching purposes of denying local residents and business people who have been using the location there for a over century....
But when the people protested-they backed off.
This is a good example of people's power.
Sabahans do not back down or fail to assert your democratic rights which have been compromised by the traitors who bow to Kuala Lumpur.
It is also our democratic right plus UN Declared right to claim back our independence!
Demonstration does not resolve problems.
DeleteThe Filipinos, the people the Middle East overthrew the dictators with demonstrations.
DeleteDoes that answer your question?
Buang masa saja buang demo seperti ini,SAPP hanya ingin buat kecoh sahaja.
DeleteSAPP mahu tunjuk hero ja ni dekat2 PRU.
DeleteI would never be involved in this kind of activity because i know it's only wasting the time. This is not a healthy way to get what we want.
ReplyDeleteTepat sekali. Malah ia hanya akan menimbulkan ketegangan saja.
DeleteThis kind of activity is well approved and accepted by respected democracies worldwide.
DeleteSEE ABOVE COMMENTS- OBVIOUSLY YOU DON'T MIND HAVING YOUR CITIZEN & DEMOCRATIC RIGHT TAKEN AWAY!
DeleteIN THAT CASE YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE NO RIGHT TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING!
But you realise that at the moment you can speak out because of the internet and the "V" for "Vendetta" factor. If everyone speak out and take action to challenge and demonstrate their unity against bad things then we are not just slaves accepting every dictate of those despots in power!
Sabahans- stand up for your rights!
Keep up your independent spirit of challenging/questioning the authorities lack of transparency and accountability for their autocratic decisions!
If you don't speak out you have no rights!
Demonstration does not necessary show your democratic right, sure it's your freedom if you want to join in the protest, but other people may have different opinions about democracy. Voting is a democratic right, but I see there are many Malaysians above the age of 21 still not register as voters.
DeleteNot register as voters= Don't mind having their citizens and Democratic rights taken away
Not joining demonstration= Personal choice
Arm chair critics who sits at home criticizing during election day are those who did not embrace their democratic rights. They can voice out their opinions on the government or on the country all day long but without going out to vote when they should, all these talking are just empty talks.
DeleteSpeak out but not vote is just wasted breath.
Demonstration is required for several reasons:
Delete1. First and foremost, it is a right of expression.
2. People are united for a political reason
3. It is show of people's power
4. When there are no other peaceful avenues peaceful demos have to do like the Bersih "sit-in".
5. You are free to join or just watch -that is a choice
6. It is better than being an arm chair critic
7. Demos reflects the lack of democracy in neo-colonial Malaysia.
8. If there had been no demo would the news of the issues be impressed on many arm chair critics since UMNO is not going to publicise it for you. In fact they like the critics are happy for the issue ot go away quietly.
Arm chair critics equal to NATO.
DeletePasti ada cara lain selain daripada membuat demo.
DeleteProtest is to show concern in public about the BN cronies plan to hijack all profitable land and premises.
ReplyDeleteIs that a fact or just an assumption? Is it necessary being skeptical toward the govt all the time?
DeleteAs reported by news of the day's event majority of those turn up were SAPP members or few only in legal profession.
ReplyDeleteWhat good for the purpose as we cannot see many include lawyers or association or those who may sound more professional do not come forward to voice their standing or opinion?
Could this be the reason that they feel is not positive enough or so scare to involve with common behavior or 'tidak apa' attitude of many Sabahan just like other matter they were fooled for years after independence?
Or many feel 'silent is golden' than to challenge the authority?
Just cannot understand such typical Sabahan even Today in 2012!
LAWYERS & POLITICIANS DOING THE RIGHT RIGHT TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE!
DeleteWhy some of you deny our democratic right to protest?
Why don't you guys protest about the "dirty" Datuk who has been vandalising public places with "1Malaysia" signs to show his slave mentality of sucking up to his KL masters???
Do you support vandalism & Malayan colonialism? Why show your loyalty to a foreign master in Kuala Lumpur?
Ha? How do you answer? Defend your statement!
Even if they are just "a few" SAPP members and or lawyers they have the democratic right as citizens to express their views.
Since we are ruled by dictators who make arbitrary decisions we only know of their decisions after they make it without consultation of those concerned.
They have deprived us of our right by ignoring our views from the way they forced us into "Malaysia" since the 1960s. We cannot let this go on!
Sabah Lawyers and member of SAPP and also STAR we support you in defending our rights.
Please don't waste time competing with each other. We cannot bear another 50 years of UMNO dictatorship and plunder of Sabah.
We want you all to unite and fight UMNO for an independent Sabah (outside Malaysia)!
LAWYERS & POLITICIANS DOING THE RIGHT THING TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE!
DeleteThese lawyers are all friends of Yong Teck Lee during his days as lawyers.
Deletea friend in need is a friend indeed
DeleteWhat matters is that lawyers speak out for our rights!
DeleteApalah hasilnya kalau SAPP buat macam ni???
ReplyDeleteSAPP nak jadi hero dan buat publisiti.
DeleteLots of publicity from this sort of demonstrations.
DeleteFor publicity of course. SAPP lacks of issues already
DeleteStop mau jadi hero SAPP.. kenapa baru sekarang sibuk mau buat demo.
DeleteSaya kagum dengan usaha Sapp untuk mencari isu-isu tertentu utk dihighlightkan kepada umum. Namun, setakat protes dan besarkan isu, apa lagi yang mampu Sapp buat???
ReplyDeleteMemang bagus juga la mereka menghighlightkan isu2 ini, tapi kalau setakat pandai cakap sahaja, tiada guna juga.
DeleteSAPP is only good at highlighting issues but finding the solution to it...not so much.
DeleteSetakat menyumbang air liur, baik tak payah!!!
ReplyDeleteMereka memang hanya tau menyumbangkan air liur sahaja..SAPP bah tu..
Deletemereka tidak berusaha cari penyelesaian tapi hanya tahu memprotes.
DeleteFOR THOSE WHO OBJECT TO THE DEMONSTRATION GIVE US ALTERNATIVES TO EXPRESS & PROTEST AGAINST THOSE WHO MAKE DECISIONS BY DECREE AND NOT BY DEMOCRATIC PROCESS OF CONSULTING US THE PUBLIC & VOTERS?
ReplyDeleteWHAT DID WE VOTE THEM INTO POWER FOR? TO BE DICTATORS?
Sorry no one knows one good reason why we should still have Sabah or Sarawak in Malaysia!
DeleteSAPP mula sudah terikkut budaya demo2 ni.
ReplyDeleteFrom what i see, SAPP is just trying to act tough.
Deletebudaya seperti ini tidak harus diamalkan disini.
DeleteSabah BN government under Musa is indeed a caring governmen
ReplyDeleteYeah a gomen that cares for itself and cronies' pockets- hahha!
DeleteSabah has undergo various development in the hands of Musa. Musa is indeed a competent leader.
DeleteThe various development under Musa hands has turned Sabah into the poorest state in Malaysia.
DeleteSabah will continue to be a BN stronghold in the upcoming election.
ReplyDeleteThat is for the people to decide. Vote wisely!
DeleteSAPP buat protes aman , sebagai persediaan sebelum terlambat .... SEDIAKAN PAYUNG SEBELUM HUJAN
ReplyDeleteProtes aman pun kadang2 boleh jadi teruk juga, jadi lebih baik jangan buat langsung.
DeleteThere is no such thing as peaceful rally. It will eventually turn out bad in the end.
DeleteYou are wrong.
DeleteRally finished peacefully.
Police were happy with the outcome too.
dalam hampir 4 tahun ni baru sekarang SAPP mau sibuk2 ka..
Deletebuatlah cara lain, seperti adakan dialog atau perbincangan.
DeleteI'm sure the government knows what is best for the people. Sapp is simply making this matter into an issue to brainwash the people into going against the government.
ReplyDeleteSAPP is looking after the people's interest and concerns.
DeleteThe people are grateful for SAPP's assistance.
Mungkin ada kawasan yang lebih sesuai tempat itu akan dibina.
ReplyDeletebanyak cara yang lebih baik untuk tunjukkan pendapat.
ReplyDeletesemua harus bersikap profesional dan jangan ikut emosi.
ReplyDeletekunun mau tunjuk yang sapp ni pejuang tulen la?? pejuang yang meluluskan lesen pembalakan seluas 5 kali ganda keluasan singapura kepada kroni2 mereka..
ReplyDeletekalau tidak puas hati, lawan la keputusan kerajaan di mahkamah, bukannya di jalanraya atau bawah pokok..
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