PS-Letter to PM on Indian's condition on BC and Tamil School

HINDU RIGHTS ACTION FORCE

Y.A.B.. DATO’ SERI ABDULLAH AHMAD BADAWI
Prime Minister of MalaysiaBlock Utama,
Bangunan Perdana Putra,
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,
62502Putrajaya Email: reduceredtape@pmo.gov.my
Email: abdullah@kdn.gov.my

Tel: 03 8888 8000
Fax: 03 8888 3444 14/06/2008

Y.A.B,

Re: (1) 40,000 Indian children denied birth certificate in the state of Selangor alone

(2) Education Minister gives circular last year to stop all pupils without birth certificates from attending Tamil schools.

(3) Hindu Temple demolished at Jalan Sentul by DBKL Mayor (Tamil Nesan 10/6/08 front page)

(4) Tamil schools not fully aided even after 50 years of independence

We refer to the above matter and to the news report in Tamil Nesan dated 13/6/08 front page which coincidentally falls exactly six months today since the four Hindraf lawyers had been detained and punished without trial under the draconian ISA for raising the critical Indian issues like the above.

Be that as it may we would not be deterred from bringing to your kind attention the aforesaid critical Indian issues and as was outlined in our 18 point demands dated 12/8/07 and personally handed over to your goodselves Senior Private Secretary on the same day.

It is a national disgrace that despite 50 years of independence, 40,000 Indian children have been denied even their birth certificates by the UMNO controlled Malaysian government. (Estimated 150,000 nationwide) These poor and innocent children somehow on many occasions have managed to enter, enroll and study at Tamil schools. This way they at least get to complete their primary school education as the Malay secondary schools would not admit them. How ever to add insult to injury the Education Minister had with effect from late last year sent out a circular not to admit Indian pupils without birth certificates into Tamil schools which we view as a further oppression and suppression of the Indians in Malaysia.

We applaude the National Registration Department (NRD) going to orang asli villages in the remotest jungles that does not even have roads. But to the contrary 40,000 Indian children in Selangor alone are not treated the same way (Contrary to Article 8 of the Federal Constitution which provides for equality before the law) even in Malaysia’s most developed state i.e. the state of Selangor.

We also regretfully note that the first Hindu Temple has been indiscriminately demolished by the K.L. City Hall since the 25th November 2007 Hindraf peaceful assembly. We hereby appeal that the Prime Minister’s office issues an urgent circular to all the relevant state authorities to:-

1) Ensure that all Indian children from Malaysia are issued with birth certificates with the supporting letter of two Malaysian citizens who can vouch for the same. And that the NRD takes a pro active stand and go to the ground and solve this long out standing problem by six months.

2) The Education Minister authorizes all Tamil schools to compulsorily admit any Indian pupil even without birth certificates and that the circular dated late last year barring entry without birth certificates is thereby revoked and of no effect.

3) All 523 Tamil schools are made fully aided Tamil Schools and given equal status, funds, facilities, staff and teachers like any other Malay Muslim school.

4) Forthwith stop the indiscriminate demolishment of all Hindu Temples as in the state of Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor and Kelantan.

Your kind indulgence in this matter would be greatly appreciated


Thank you,


Yours faithfully.



…………………………….
P. Waytha Moorthy
(Chairman)







Cc: Y.B. DATO' HISHAMMUDDIN BIN TUN HUSSEIN
Ministry Of Education,
Level 10, Block E8, Parcel E,
Federal Government Administrative Centre, Tel : 03 8884 6000
62604 PUTRAJAYA. Fax: 03 8884 5846

PS-by WMP on Hindraf Children Appeal to King on Fathers Day

HINDRAF CHILDREN TO APPEAL TO AGONG (KING) FOR RELEASE OF ALL ISA DETAINEES ON FATHERS DAY 14th JUNE 2008.


conjuction of Father's Day, on June 14, 2008, seventy (70) HINDRAF children below the age of 10 years will lead a procession to the Agong's Palace to present him with seventy (70) teddy bears as a Father's day gift. This symbolic act is to show that at least seventy (70) children have been denied the right to celebrate father's day with their fathers who are held as detainees in Kamunting under the cruel and inhuman ISA.

On this day, the Agong shall play the role of the father for these children as all Malaysians are his loyal citizens irrespective of their color, race, religion or following.

We invite HINDRAF supporters to contact Mr. Sambu at (012-274-9016) should you wish to include your child/children to join this historic and symbolic occasion.

The Commissioner of Law Revision of Malaysia, Late Hugh Hickling when he drafted the ISA in 1960, it was pre-ambled in the context of organized violence ie communist during the Malayan emergency and afterward. In his 86th birthday in Kuala Lumpur in 2006, he did voice his frustration that he did not expect the law to be used against political opponents or those dedicated to non-violent activities.

These of course was echoed earlier by true leaders and Malaysian such as Tunku Abdul Rahman who defined the purpose of the act as to "be used solely against the communists and the immense powers given to the government under the ISA would never be used to stifle legitimate opposition and silence lawful dissent".
Tun Hussein Onn later stated during his time that his administration had enforced the act only with a view to curbing communist activity, and not to repress "lawful political opposition and democratic citizen activity".
Today, the society is in doldrums as the present government uses it to their own purpose without regard to public opinion, freedom of speech and above all a blatant disregard to basic humanity aspects ie education, freedom of speech, religion within our multicultural society.

The Agong, in his prerogative power vested in the Constitution is the flag bearer of our Malaysian society who had been continuously failed over and over again by the unfair and unjust governance of the present government for the well being of the Malaysian society.

The Agong, I trust will not remain reticent on the misfortune of his subjects and look over the welfare of his humble subjects irrespective of their color, religion, race and following to create what Malaysia should actually be.

LONG LIVE THE AGONG. DAULAT TUANKU


P. Waytha Moorthy
Chairman – Hindraf
Currrently in London

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Note : The event have change date from 15th June to 14th June 2008, 10.30am at Istana Negara, KL. Pls come and support this little kids wish on the Fathers Day.

WMP PS on reports from AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL & FIDH

PRESS STATEMENT 29.05.2008

HINDRAF
135-3 JALAN TOMAN 7
KEMAYAN SQUARE
70200 SEREMBAN

RE: STATEMENT ISSUED BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL & FIDH

Yesterday, two (2) renowned Human Rights watchdogs being Amnesty International and FIDH have issued statements in relation to human right violations in Malaysia that are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948.

HINDRAF welcomes the statements made and the international pressures through such esteemed organizations are powerful indicator as the international society begins to take keen interest on the atrocities created against Human rights and freedom in Malaysia. The pressure will be ongoing and it will not stop until, Malaysia recognizes and practices international standards on human freedom and rights.

The irony of the whole event is, Malaysia being a member of the United Nations Human Right Council had pledged to engage constructively in evolving the work of Human Rights Council for promotion and protection of human right through international standards and protection mechanism.

However, in Malaysia today it is a different story, ISA is in existence, and human right violation, detention without trial, cruel inhuman degrading treatment and punishment are prevalent as we have seen in the case of the Hindraf 5.

Furthermore, Malaysia being a member of the Human Rights Council, it still has not ratified various covenants including those pertaining to Convention against torture nor the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Although international pressure has been mounting on the government on it's abysmal record on detention without trial, restriction on freedom of expression and speech, it continue to disregard international standards to respect and safeguard human right issues in Malaysia.

The government will nonetheless claim that such measures are a necessity and will continue to infringe every possible human right and freedom to maintain its status quo.

As for the Malaysian public, I think it is high time we work together as society to oppose such infringements. Protection of human rights and freedom of expression are vital aspect in nation building. We cannot continue to be nonchalant on these abuses as it will have detrimental effect on the long run for our society in Malaysia.

A sense of society impotence should not pervade in our country. The Malaysian people should act together to take proactive measures in pressuring our government to fall in line with international standards in protecting human rights and fundamental freedom in our country. We, being a developed, progressive and civic conscious nation should never condone to such abuses by the government, such that are only seen in undeveloped and dictatorial nations.

P.WAYTHA MOORTHY
CHAIRMAN
HINDRAF
Currently in London

PS-by WMP on 2 "civil" members of MIYC and MHS

Dear HINDRAF supporters,

I take note of the press statement released to BERNAMA by 2 “civil” members of society namely Rajaratnam of MIYC and Vythilingam MHS.


I have received numerous phone calls over the last 24 hours from supporters throughout Malaysia requesting me to respond to the statements issued by them namely I quote Rajaratnam

"He should return to face the truth. He had gone to the United Nations and Britain. The general election had been held and the Indian community had given their verdict, so he has to come home to correct the situation," said Rajaratnam.

He said Waythamoorthy should register Hindraf as a legitimate body if it was genuinely championing the rights and interests of the Indian community in the country.

"Now it is time to make peace and continue the struggle in a united society. Since Hindraf already has a voice in parliament, use the opportunity to raise the issues being championed," he said.

Vythilingam MHS was quoted by BERNAMA as saying

Malaysia Hindu Sangam Association president Datuk A. Vaithilingam said he believed the matter could be resolved at the negotiation table after MIC discussed the issues raised by Hindraf openly.

MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu had called for the release of the Hindraf leaders but Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar responded that the government had no intention of doing that soon.

"This can be solved through discussions. We can ask the Malaysian High Commissioner to Britain to meet Waythamoorthy and discuss Hindraf's demands," said Vaithilingam.

However, Vaithilingam said it would be better for Waythamoorthy to return home to resolve the issues.

Since I endeavoured to advocate the rights of the minority Indian community in Malaysia I have learnt that the secret is not to attack our fellow Indians who would be used as “kulis” by the Government to attack me but to concentrate on the ultimate goal. I have always concentrated on that and had stayed focussed. For the matter I have never even attacked the “invincible” Samy Velu.

Therefore I urge all our supporters to remain calm. Those “kulis” are only fulfilling their karma to be faithful to their “paymasters”. So please allow them to complete their karma and let them answer their conscience.

As for me I do not for a moment FEAR return to Malaysia. I do not fear the prison or the torture that are likely to be imposed on me. I have voluntarily gone to prison before. But my presence lobbying International support have definitely created “heat” on the Government and hence the revocation of my passport. I will continue until my fellow brothers are released and would not be distracted by cheap stunts by certain individuals.

Once again I thank you for the concern but urge yourselves not to be distracted as well.

Ours is a long journey for “freedom” and let us stay focussed.

THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES.

P.Waytha Moorthy
18.05.08

Letter to Pvt Sec of the King to seek audience on King's Birthday

Private Secretary to His Royal Highness
Duli Yang Maha MuliaTuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin
Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billal Shah
Istana Negara
Kuala Lumpur.

20th May 2008.


Dear Sir,


Re: W.Vwaishhnnavi (6 years old) begs to make her Birthday Wishes to His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Agong on her birthday on 21st May 2008.


The Malaysian Indians pray for the health and happiness of His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Agong and his family members.

We write to seek an urgent appointment with your goodself on the 21st May 2008 at 10.30 am upon the request of W. Vwaishhnnavi a 6 year old who begs to make and submit her Birthday Wishes to His Royal Highness The Yang Dipertuan Agong on her 6th Birthday which falls on 21st May 2008.

We humbly apologize for the short notice given and hope you would be able to convey our sincere and humble apologies to His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Agong.

W.Vwaishhnnavi would be present at the Royal Palace on the 21st May 2008 at 10.30 am to submit Roses, Cake and Request personally.

Should you require any further information kindly contact our National Coordinator Mr. Tanendran on 0194105283 or Event Coordinator Mr. Kannan on 0122690024.

Your understanding and co-operation is very much appreciated.


Yours in Service


P.Waytha Moorthy
Chairman
HINDRAF

PS-by WMP on Msian govt act in revoking his International Passport

HINDRAF
135-3 JALAN TOMAN 7
KEMAYAN SQUARE
70200
SEREMBAN
16TH MAY 2008


PRESS STATEMENT

RE : MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT REVOKES MY PASSPORT
THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES


I was travelling back to London from Geneva after the HINDRAF briefing with the United Nations High Commissioner’s office on Human Rights on April 21, 2008 and was totally shocked to be informed by the UK immigration officer at Gatwick Airport that the Malaysian government had revoked my passport thus making me de facto stateless.

I see only one purpose. The Malaysian Government had intended that I be deported back to Malaysia by the British authorities so that I too could be arrested under the draconian Internal Security Act and be detained for unspecified period of time without trial and be subject to torture and inhumane treatment for my political beliefs. I have not committed any offence or crime other than to champion the cause of the systematically marginalized, discriminated and alienated ethic Indian community in Malaysia who remained a permanently colonized community despite achieving independence 51 years ago.

It is most distressing to learn that, the land that my forefathers toiled as indentured labourers and one that I had been made citizen by the will of the unavoidable circumstances has decided to banish and exile me for speaking and advocating the truth that was never spoken off before.

The government has once again acted according to its whims and fancy without a second thought of the public or for the good of the public.

The Malaysian government repetitively had oppressed , suppressed and persecuted all causes of HINDRAF by their act of totalitarianism from the very beginning but nevertheless the will and spirit of the HINDRAF supporters have been the beacon of hope for the new strength founded upon our new found MAKKAL SAKTHI (people power).

The callous and cowardly acts of the government against me not only undermine their credibility domestically but also internationally. The government needs to realize that the Malaysian public can no longer be cowed as the public are no longer the sheeps that begets the government wolves.

The government may use its best weapon in attempting to stall and break me but they fail to realize that I derive my strength from my MAKKAL SAKTHI and that is all that I need to carry on the torch and fight for the unjust cause of the ethnic Indians in Malaysia even if it means championing my cause from exile.

As much as I have been coerced, castigated by the Malaysian government, so have the HINDRAF supporters. HINDRAF supporters have shown unprecedented courage and character for the truth. It only motivates me further to pursue our goals.

The revocation of my passport is probably the last ditch desperate effort by the Malaysian government in crippling my international lobby for the cause of the Malaysian Indians. This unwarranted act has given me a greater “inner” strength to continue to fight for the struggle of the Malaysian Indians and for the unconditional release of my fellow brothers held unjustly in Kamunting. The government can unleash all the man made mechanism to stifle and silence me, but I have the backing of MAKKAL SAKTHI and that alone is sufficient for me to continue my fight for the people.

In MAKKAL SAKTHI, I have found the truthness of my cause for the people. In today's world, utterance of truth is seen as a revolutionary action, and my quest for the truthness has resulted as a hindrance for the government. My judge is the people not the government.

I will continue this struggle until my last breath. They may break me but they will never be able to break my will and spirit that is derived from the people for the truthness is in it.

I shall continue the struggle for the “freedom” of the ethnic Malaysian Indians from London and urge all HINDRAF supporters to remain calm as they have always been. I shall forever remain a loyal Malaysian and will return to Malaysia soon to continue and accomplish what I had started.



P.Waytha Moorthy

Chairman

HINDRAF

Letter to Msian PM from Mdm Kalaivany on Mothers Day

K Kalaivaniy
30/1226 Lorong Belatek 7/2
Batu 3 Jalan Rasah
Seremban
12 May 2008


YAB Dato Seri Abdullah Hj Ahmad Badawi
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Putrajaya


Dear Mr. Prime Minister

Re: MOTHERS DAY APPEAL TO RELEASE 5 HINDRAF LEADERS, ALL ISA DETAINEES AND ABOLISHMENT OF INTERNAL SECURITY ACT.

I am a 67 year old and a proud mother of P.Uthayakumar one of HINDRAF leaders detained by your goodself under the Internal Security Act. I write as the mother of Uthayakumar and on behalf of all Malaysian mothers who have been deprived of the Love Care and Attention of their sons detained under the ISA.

Only a mother who had raised and nurtured her son would understand the torture of forcefully being separated from him. Like me there are many other mothers in this country currently being denied to freely be part of their sons. On behalf of them I write to appeal to you as a father figure of this beautiful country to immediately release them. No mother on earth would condone her son committing an unlawful act and go unpunished but no mother would be able to digest the fact that her son is held for his political beliefs without being charged with any offence.

Like my son, many sons are being held under the Law for their political beliefs or held on mere suspicion that they have committed offences without proof by the state. I wish to state that like me many mothers are suffering every day thinking of the uncertainty and unjust punishment and torture their sons are going through. Many mothers are older than me and their days may be numbered. Every other day in detention is an eternal punishment to the mothers meted by the country. Dear Prime Minister, let not a single mother leave this earth not being able to cuddle and hug her son for one last time. I beg you on behalf of all mothers- be he a JI suspect, HINDRAF leader or anyone - no mother would want to leave this earthly life with a burden of not speaking for her son. On behalf of all I pray to the Lord Al-mighty to give you the utmost wisdom to see this great unjust committed on their sons by the state.

I BEG AND APPEAL TO YOU. PLEASE RELEASE THEM AND SHUT KAMUNTING DETENTION CAMP.

Yours sincerely,


K.Kalaivaniy