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Many people are familiar with Nelson Mandela's autobiography called A Long Walk to Freedom. Well, Malaysia will now have its own long run to freedom

Praba Ganesan of Malaysiakini wrote an article that detailed "a novel way to increase awareness on the continued detention of the five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders and to add pressure on the government to free them."

This weekend, DAP of Selangor is organising a run - dubbed the 'Makkal Sakhti 5 Freedom Run' - over the weekend (Nov15-16).

Personally, I think it is a real novel idea to organize this run which will kick off in Klang and end at the gates of the Kamunting Detention Centre in Perak.

According to Dr. Wong Aun Peng, Organizing Chairperson of the run, about 5000 people are expected to participate in this 350km run.

Of notable mention is that a 'special flag' will be passed from one runner to another during the entire journey. Finally, the last runner will hand the flag as well as ‘three larger banners’ to Taiping MP Nga Kor Ming in Kamunting, where the ISA Detention Centre is located. At the same time, DAP of Selangor will be canvassing signatures from the public to support their cause.

In an attempt to further increase awareness of the need to repeal the ISA, another anti-ISA candlelight vigil will be held later in the evening to call for the release of the five and protest against the Internal Security Act.

I find this effort to be both symbolic, meaningful and heartwarming because not only does it unite those who are against the ISA but it also illustrates, in terms of the physical distance and exertion, the long fight that we have to lobby for the government to repeal the ISA.

Quite a number of politicians will be taking part in this event including:

* PKR’s Manikavasagam who will run through his Kapar parliamentary constituency *PAS’ Dzulkefly Ahmad who will do the same through his Kuala Selangor seat.
*DAP Selangor chairperson
* Selangor exco Ean Yong Hian Wah
* Puchong MP Gobind Singh
* Selangor exco Ronnie Liu
* Klang MP Charles Santiago
* Selangor state speaker Teng Chang Khim.

Raja Petra Kamaruddin will be present at the start of the run in Klang.

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written by ahmadneil, November 13, 2008 08:45:33

Keep the fire burning,guys!We will reach our goals in time to come.

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written by Wisdom above, November 13, 2008 08:48:36

I hope this " A LONG RUN TO FREEDOM " dubbed the 'Makkal Sakhti 5 Freedom Run' will get full CNN coverage. Let's continue to campaign to " RELEASE all ISA detainees & ABOLISH ISA NOW!" Let's also continue to Fast and Pray for Wisdom, Peace and Tranquility to prevail.

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written by *********, November 13, 2008 08:50:38

It appears, we have a 'Rubber Stamp' Parliament. We can't expect ass kissers like Ong Tee Keat, Dr. Subramaniam, Richard Riot, Joseph Pairin, Bernard Dompok etc. to stand up against Umno's hegemony in Parliament. In fact, Deputy Speaker Ronald Kiandee even admitted over RTM1 during a live Parliamentary broadcast that he was confident that all BN MP's will vote for any Bill put forward by the BN regime in Parliament.

What hope does parliamentary democracy have in this country when a Speaker can have such a view?
Folks, we have been robbed of our opportunity by these goons dressed as Speakers who prevent our grievances to be heard in Parliament.

This Scribe believes the time has come to do away with the tradition of having individuals from the party with the majority in Parliament from appointing it's members as speakers. There is clearly a conflict of interest here from what we can see from the conduct of the three goons who call themselves Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

This Scribe suggests that we have a retired member of the Bench, preferably someone who is highly respected and can be trusted by the Rakyat be appointed to sit on the Speaker's Chair. He or she must be someone who cannot be cowed by the BN thugs led by the likes of Nazri Aziz.

This Scribe calls on all MP's to seriously think about this less they want our Parliament to be the laughing stock of the so-called Free World...More http://*********.********.com

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written by HHKim, November 13, 2008 09:23:27

Congratulations to the organizer of this event. Well done. I am sure with your concerted efforts, we will achieve our final objective. We must go all out to create public awareness and this run from Klang to kamunting is more than appropriate.

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written by michael chick, November 13, 2008 09:28:19

I think the Author meant that the run to Freedom means to Migrate to another Country to enjoy freedom. There is certainly none in Malaysia.

Truly Asia, Truly Brain Drain....

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written by loosecannon, November 13, 2008 09:33:52

Will the police be there with their water cannons and Black Marias?

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written by DNA, November 13, 2008 09:36:09

Could some one give more detail like the exact place and how to reach there from KL? if possible map also. I also suggest the MT admin put this event at the MT Alert section. Keep the fire burning !!!!!!!!!!

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written by riversnail, November 13, 2008 13:18:09

hope that during the running,the police are not running at the back chasing the runners
anyway,i think this would another good publicity for PR and bad publicity for the UMNO

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written by InEffective, November 13, 2008 13:45:54

Lets see the imbecilic mind of ISA incarcerators respond to this run ?

(i'm sure they will illustrate their their 'brilliance')

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