Today is the 10th day of my Hunger Viratham. Over the weekend we have had people streaming in steadily to the temple, all feeling an inner compulsion to share in my prayers. The warm touches, the hugs, the tears, Vibuthi to my forehead, their words, and their looks all keep feeding me with strength. … Read more
Introduction by Dr Lim Teck Ghee On 5 March 2013, CPI posted an article on ‘NEM at ground level: same old model, no paradigm shift’. The article revealed how pork importation has degenerated from a freer market to a semi-monopoly controlled by a business-political mafia and which involves the highest level of leadership in the … Read more
This is the fifth day of my Hunger Viratham. I am beginning to feel weak. I wrote this article last night, so I am still able to directly communicate with you all. I will continue publishing my thoughts but it will be from articles I had prepared in anticipation. My resolve gets stronger with … Read more
This is the fourth day (March 14) of my Hunger Viratham. Today I have begun limiting my talking. I spend my time in prayers, thinking, writing and resting. In this third part I will be penning my thoughts on the contributions that Hindraf is making and has made to move Malaysia to be a true … Read more
Joint Statement 14 March 2013 Wong Tack’s decision to enter the political arena under the DAP banner should be respected. I did the same in 1990 with 25 other civil rights activists. There is however, one important difference. Our then leader Mr Lim Fong Seng was the Chairman of Dong Zong. He was also … Read more
This is the third day of my Hunger Viratham. I have begun limiting my physical movement so I can conserve the energy for what lies ahead. The Viratham feeds me with spiritual strength that no food can substitute. That is the nourishment I truly need. This period of Viratham is going to be a creative … Read more
The purpose of this Hunger Viratham is to educate and sensitize the people and those in power about the inherent immorality of the socio-political system of our country in relation to Malaysia’s minority communities. I would like to use the occasion of the Hunger Viratham to lay out my political thoughts for a wide … Read more
As a voter who has been keenly observing the fast evolving political scenario, especially since the tsunami of 2008, in which Hindraf played a pivotal role and not merely as a catalyst as some reckon, I was truly appalled at the latest salvo fired against Hindraf by those who can quite reasonably be referred to … Read more
In 1967, Operation Merdeka was initiated by the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The main objective was to annex Sabah for the Philippines. The legal basis of the operation was the claim of the Sultan of Sulu and his heirs to Sabah. The Sultan’s heirs insist that the resource-rich land still belonged to them. They believe … Read more
Joint Statement 2013-03-11 We, the undersigned individuals, support Himpunan Hijau’s proposal for its chairperson Wong Tack to stand as the green candidate under Pakatan Rakyat in Bentong, Pahang taking on Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai in the coming general elections. Wong Tack’s candidacy signifies the frustrating scene of the green movement. Despite the unprecedented … Read more