Do you Yellow?

We needed this. After a disgusting August 31, where history was distorted, shamelessly reenacted by a current leader and his son-in-law... people who didn't earn their badges, but craved the limelight no less, we needed this.



The unofficial merdeka gathering happened this afternoon.

There are many reasons to be elated. We - the tens of thousands; that uncle from Penang, the makciks from Perak, the bro from Segamat - have made our point in the rain. We came in peace, walked in peace, and left in peace. And a memo from Bersih calling for free and fair elections is now in the hands of the Agong.

This despite the PM pathetically making it a personal issue with him, and the deployment of thousands of policefolk to thwart this rally. Cars were checked, buses turned away and key transit points under strict watch. It is they - the ruling party - who inconvenienced the public.

The Unit Amal Malaysia deserves a million thanks for flawlessly organizing the logistics. They were on hand at every intersection directing people and traffic flow. I am impressed.

I cannot only speculate, but i suspect the Agong must have ordered a safe passage to the Istana gates. The walk was relatively trouble-free despite whirring choppers and FRU presence. If so, we thank you, Tuanku.

Even so, international news reports reveal that police used tear gas and water canons on citizens at Masjid Jamek. This is tragic and illustrates the desperate nature of those in power. These people came in peace; there is no reason for such aggressive show of force. Let's await global condemnation on this whiny loser of a govt.

But for now, let us stand proud. For the brothers and sisters i met, for the common love shared, for those who believe but could not be there, we will stand firm. And we shall steer this nation yet to its just glory.

Nov 10, 2007 - for me, it was Free Malaysia's finest hour.


ps. there must be many more pics and posts being uploaded in cyberspace. This is just my token share.