Indians gathering at Putrajaya to hand memorandum

This article have been taken from http://poobalan.com/blog/indian

I made it a point to attend the gathering organised by HINDRAF (Hindu Rights Action Force) to hand over the 18-point memorandum produced from a forum held recently in KL. It was supposed to be at 10am today (Sunday August 12th) at the PM's residence in Putrajaya. Partly to see the support of the community and also to take some photos (view them at the end of the article.)

I reached the PM's residence at Precinct 10 at 9.20am only to find it very quite, just as it was supposed to be on a Sunday morning! Then it crossed my mind that the organisers possibly got confused with PM's residence and office. So, I rushed off to Dataran Putra. Reached it in 10 minutes time. There were a handful of people, probaby numbering around 50 only. They were gathered at the shady area between the mosque and PM's office. The organisers were using a hailer to get people to register themselves. There was a chartered bus dropping of some of the participants.

The weather was not hot due to the hazy conditions. As the clock ticked, the crowd began to swell. The dataran is a popular tourist destination, thus there were about 100 - 200 curious onlookers wondering what was going on. By 10.30am, the crowd could be easily about 500-600 people. The organisers began to hand out banners and posters to the crowd, and try to marshal them into position at the roundabout exit towards the PM's office. By this time, the police were alerted, and some of the crowd control officers began to line out outside the entrance to PM's office complex.

By 11am, the crowd has doubled to about 1200 people. There were rumours that the police had blocked the roads leading towards the dataran and some 10 bus are unable to reach the location.

The event proper started with a prayer, after which the organisers explained the purpose of the gathering today, which was to hand over the 18-point memorandum to PM. Unfortunately, as it was made known, the PM is away. This was followed by slogan chanting and singing of motivational songs. The media had a field day covering the event. I think few foreigners representing Al-Jazeera, and possibly BBC was there as well. Saw Nanban and MKini people too. There were also plainsclothes police mingling with the crowd, taking photos and video as well.

The organisers the explained that the crowd will march from the entrance of the PM's office and walk one round around the roundabout. Before beginning, the media was invited to take photos of the crowd with the PM's majestic office complex as the background.

The walk took about 30 minutes, by which the crowd has become about 1500 people. The roundabout were full of cars on both sides, which made the march slower. The crowd made their way around the roundabout and came full circle at the entrance to PM's office again. The crowd marched until they were about 15 metres from the gates, and separated by a row of police personnel. The crowd were then asked to sit on the pavement, while the organisers read out the details of the 18-point memorandum which included among others:

- tamil schools to be made full government-aided
- increase participation of senior government officials to 20% of the positions available
- allocate permits for taxi, lorries etc
- to allocate land for agriculture for indians
- to stop temple demolition
- to provide equal rights in all areas
- minimum wage of RM1000
- to provide proper housing for the poor.
- to help all poor families with racial barriers.
- to enact a minorities rights protection act.
- to initiate a royal commission on rights violation.
- to end special privileges.
- provide RM1million compensation for each dead person's family in the Kg Medan Massacre

I didn't not manage to catch all the points since the hailer was not powerful enough to reach the crowd. Copies of memorandum was being sold and quite a number bought them for RM5 each.

The organisers also highlighted that for the pass 50 years, no one had fought for the Indian communities’ rights. The politicians had failed the communities, thus it is up to the community to fight for itself. They also highlighted that for the last 200 years, Indians has toiled in rubber estate and railway tracks to develop the country, but in return only got displaced and rewarded with low-cost houses or longhouses, and pitiful amount of cash, compared with the FELDA schemes which receive millions in allocations. The talk on various discriminations went on for about 15 minutes.

While the talk was going on, the organisers were informed that the police will send an Indian policeman to receive the memorandum, but this was rejected by the organisers. They mentioned that they had already sent a letter to the PM informing about the gathering and since the PM had many assistants and political secretaries, he should have assigned one to be there. In the end, one of the secretaries, Hj Ahmad Yaakob came out accompanied by about 20 security officers and received the memorandum at about 12.30pm. Good thing he did, because it was getting cloudy and skies were turning dark. The organisers announced that they have asked for a meeting with the PM within a week before 31st August to discuss the memorandum. The crowd then dispersed as it started to rain.

Overall I think the police did not expect such a big crowd on a Sunday. It really made an impact as there were many media representative as well foreign and local tourists. The organisers could have provided maps or clarified about the venue so that a bigger crowd could have come. I think some were like me and went to PM's residence instead of the office. This kind of event should be organised regularly to build a stronger voice for the community. I was surprised with the crowd since my expectation was about 1000 people only, but the whole place was crowded. This will definitely make some of the political parties squirm in their seats.

The rakyat have realised that without making some noice or getting the media involved, nothing works. We have seen the protest in JB about increasing crime rates. We have seen people picketing on being cheated by property developers. We have seen many environmental issues being highlighted. So, I'm not surprised that we are going along the path of the developed countries who see public demonstation as a way of getting the governments' attention.

Give us a chance..cont

So now we are back again... as i said earlier.. there is this new trend where all the tv host and finalist of competition turning into actors. Cmon do wat u do the best .. singing and dancing or hosting. Unless if you are the most multitalented person in malaysia then ur finely accepted. This goes to the director who is one prominent director in malaysia.. sir, we also can act lar.. try to get us in as well. dun just keep taking the same faces. its not that they went to the art school or acting academy in india or sumtin till you can just keep taking them on and again. Remember Vijay was a new face once.. rajini was a new face in Aboorva Ragangal.. ajith was new face in amaravathy. as you all always compare yourself to india, even the directors there gave these actors chance for them to show that they have those skills.

im stressing again and again. you have the budget.. dun come and tell there is no budget and bcoz of that we can produce quality movie. Someone from somewhere made indie movies and get nominated in international film festivals, someone who directed and acted himself with a simple story which touched the heart of million viewers.. how can that happen? now you answer that.. how? its simple the willingness to learn and expand their mentality and coming up with new ideas. dun copy perarasu to make masala movie.. we cant.. and we are some ppl who will fall for all those craps.. we think and we are smart so pls pls for gods sake make some good and realistic movie. please move from that idea of showing indian youth dicipline problem, gf bf problem, love failure, fight and gangsterism. we have so many things to talk about..

im strongly support local indian entertainment but i just cant stand when you ppl dun give us a chance...

Give us a chance..

I dont know how many people watch this local productions. I mean Msian Indian entertainment.. in msia this industry have grown from a small time telemovies to a big productions. But how many of us realise the typicalness of those productions. Im talking about the local indian entertainment for movies, dramas and telemovies. Each time u see a new telemovie or drama you will be seeeing the same faces and that will get carried away to the movies. Recently i watched quite number of local productions and i realise sumtin that we only see the same people acting again and again.. BORINGG!!! why dont they give chance to people who have the talents. I myself personally have been to quite number of auditions but i dont know if im good enuf to compete with them but cmon lar.. dun tell me oni these ppl can act. There are so many out there who have that real talent. GIVE THEM THE CHANCE!

The recent movie titled 'Future' showed almost the same faces and won awards.. for wat? best movie? best director and best actor? of course lar coz u go and make one movie and submit it to the awards nomination mestilah u win.. make sense? and the we have the one and ONLY heroine in malaysia coz she is the onli one who studied the proper way to act from the academy? cmon lar wey gimme a break.. each time drama or telemovie or movie.. muka dia nyer keluar jadi heroine.. with the flower name girl u dun flourish much in your acting.. u need more. Koosa dappa memang kosa dappa! Directors make proper movie with proper story .. remember horror movies does not scare us anymore.. NO matter if its horror movie, police story or love story or double act or face off its all line back to the same actor and actresses. In attempt to create to on 24th Nov they still had the same people .. again BORINGGG!!! and recently we have this satu lagi cerita hantu... haahahha u make me laugh... remember we have lots more talent out there look for them .. and when they come and approach you take them for their talent not just because u know her or him ... and remember directors dun act manirathnam.. u cant be one. idolise him dont try to be him...

Do you know the latest trend where all the host becoming actors and finalist of singing competition becoming host.. uh? what the hell ?

....to be continued.. there is more to come.....

CHITTIRAM

DEAR ALL

PLEASE BE NOTED THAT DUE TO SOME INTERNAL ISSUES I HAVE STOPPED CHITTIRAM FOR THE MOMENT. CHITTIRAM WILL BE DISCONTINUED TILL FURTHER NOTICE.

APOLOGIES FOR THE INCONVINIENCE CAUSED.

R u J J

Child Minded Adults

Have you ever wondered? Why at time a person can be such a kiddo. Yeah literally like a small kid. And we are talking bout adults u know.. ppl can be jus to immatured till its like cannot be accepted at all. There will be time where this 2 frens will be so close and cant leave without each other. Then all of sudden if that person A closer to someone else person B becomes jealous and start avoiding. And start blaming others for not being close. ISssues that arises must be talked and settled unlike some ppl jus ignore and by being a pussy dun wanna talk bout problems .. " man i cant help it"

the best way to solve problems is by talkin sense not nonsense. Avoiding people like they jus killed your aunty. Cmon babes why are u such a jerks!! There some miniature minded souls have no bloody respect for others just dont know how to talk to people and will have that mentality that i know how to talk to people. Listen.. when ppl talk to you listen.. understand what they are tryin to tell you. dont jus simply put up an act and say i know everything and you are useless. Dude, when u point ur fingers to others remaining four will be pointin at you! change your attitude.. its up to the person if he or she want to hang out with you talk to you or anything. Respect that! Dun create some bullshit making others to think that we are the most useless person on earth and you're an angel. YOu are NOT an ANGEL!

Please share whats in ur mind with others. There is onli one Einstein and one Gandhi. Me cant be you .. you cant be me.. but we respect each other so much till we just dont bother asking bout personal things. That is why for gods sake its called personal else it will be named public . Got that. By now readin this some wud have been cursing me and thinking oh you are being childish and put up stories on blog so that the whole virtual world will know our story. NO. Thats not the story here. He tried talkling but it din work.. i tried talkin and it din work as well. U built that brick wall with no doors in front of you and how do you expect others to come forward to talk to you.

Open up your mind and feel free. Dun try to get too personal.. ur nt married to me. We are friends and not best friends. Remember there is always difference with friends, best friends, girlfriend, boyfriend, team members, office colleagues and blood brothers. Make that clear before you point anywhere.

Peace Love!

chittiram...part 6

"..Currently we have 16 million ringgit turnover for the past one year which made us the fastest growing organisation in Malaysia. We have proved out stakes are the most trustworthy to be purchased. We would like to seek collaboration with your organisation as we are in the midst of extending the global partnership for Arkay International.Thank you very much for being here today.. before i finish i would like to say this.. confidence is the core of success and we have it alots.." Arjun ended his speech with a big smile. He just finished his meeting with his Australian counterparts. He really hopes that this will work out and if it does that will be a big step for his company to expand globally. After having lunch, Arjun left the building and walked down the street. "Hey thats Arjun".. Arjun...ARJUN!!.. "hey Dhanya its you.. what are you doing here.."Arjun asked. Dhanya replied" Well i was down at the bookstore and i saw you walking by. Whats up with that suit. You look really nice in it.." Arjun said" Thanks. Just finished my meeting now heading back to the hotel. Its down the road so thought of taking a slow walk and enjoy the Aussie streets." Hey Arjun if you not rushing why dont we go for a coffee maybe. Arjun replied " well .. how can i resist an offer from the hot chick..ahahahhahah" Dhanya said" ok just gimme a sec i will go grab that book and come okay.. just hang on there.." Dhanya went inside the boookstore and paid for the book and both started walking towards the cafe. Its by the river looking across Sydney opera house. Its a very nice view and both were talking non stop bout so many things. Arjun was tellin Dhanya what is his business about and so on. And Dhanya was telling bout her life in Aussie with her Masters. "So Arjun when you heading back home" Arjun said " Well if you give me a chance i would stay back here but i have to go back. My flight is this Friday morning" Dhanya " Ah so fast? Why so short trip. You just got here like what.. last week or something." Arjun replied " No i have to go .. i came just for the meeting. Once im back there will be tonnes of things that i need to settle like preparing for the MoU's and so on" Dhanya asked anxiouly "What the hell is MoU?" Arjun laughed and said " MoU is Memorandum of Understanding. Meaning when to organisation work together for a same product like partners they will sign MoU. Its like contract lar.. u know perjanjian..sumtin like dat" Dhanya " oooo ok ok. i reli dont know all this business terms.."

chittiram...part 5

Trrrinngg... "Hello" Arjun answered.. an elderly voice from the other side questioned "Arjun where are you?" "I am in the temple ma,why anything ?" "No" Arjun's mum said. "I was just wondering where were you. Come back fast ok. Arjun then drove back from the temple back home. Still feeling confused and frustrated. He could not accept what was on the medical report. As he was driving back, he passed by this tall artistic building. After turning left, he stopped in front of the building. Way in front of his view was the same traffic light where his car broke down once. Long long time ago.



Ding Dong; Arjun's mum, Mrs Ambika opened the door. "Where have u been so early in the morning Arjun? Have u had your breakfast?" Yeah ma. I made bread toast with eggs. Why? Did u make anything ma? Yeah. I prepared your favorite Ghee Thosai.. Smiling with bitterness in his heart, he walked in..not feeling like he was "home".Arjun sat at the dining table and stared at his plate. His mum just placed the hot ghee thosai on his plate. "Where is Appa?" Oh, he went to Uncle Siva's office since they have to plan something for their next trip to Auckland the coming week. Nodding his head, Arjun kept staring at the thosai without eating.


From the dining, he was seeing the medical report lying on the coffee table next to the Main door. His mum walked towards the table wondering what was the envelope Arjun had brought back home. She picked it up with a shock on her face. Where did u get this Arjun? Why are you having this? Arjun just kept his silence and smiled with tears filling his eyes all at the same time. "I went to the hospital to collect the report ma. I know ma that everyone had been hiding this from me. This is not right. Why didn't anyone tell me? Why ? How can this happen?" Arjun tears was filling his eyes even more, but he just held it back to not make it obvious to his mum. "Arjun., take it easy aiya. How long u do you want to keep thinking about this? Please eat. We all know how bad is this, but we have to fight this together..please" Arjun's mum just held his head with her hand and brought him closer and comforted him. She was holding back her tears as well to not make him feel any worse.

Amma left the dining area, and Arjun had no appetite as usual. He opened his laptop and started browsing thru some files in his laptop. He was looking at some pictures in his folders and saw a picture which brought back some old memories. It was so funny, that he immediately smiled without realising he was smiling.. after a long time.. It was a picture taken with his business associates from Australia. Pictures of their funny faces and weired poses. He still remembers that picture. It was taken at the opera house after the play,in which they all headed towards the Zucchini Café after the show. It was one of those famous late night hangouts in Sydney.. That was a time of it's own.