UPDATE 1
I hear that the BN government, Islamic religious department & police have created ridiculous demands for all organizers. But d organizer still got screwed – the religious department harassed NON-Muslims, asking them to cover-up and shit.
I will be calling the religious department today to verify.
I doubt this organizer or any other will ever do such an event again, coz d conditions Rais Yatim & the government are laying down dont make sense. These conditions are probably meant to ensure that there will be no point organizing or attending outdoor events anymore.
Am surprised the media dont know about this yet.
Stay tuned on what action u can take to stop this crap. This issue is obviously less about the event but more about our future rights as Malaysians.
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UPDATE 2
Maybe those Islamic Affairs morons have not heard of the law or the Constitution. They’re out of line.
THE CONSTITUTION OF MALAYSIA, upon which the goddam existence of this country is based on, in Article 12 (3) states: : “No person shall be required to receive instruction in or take part in any ceremony or act of worship of a religion other than his own.”
So the government fools can only watch as i stuff my face with pork n whisky, n dont try to tell me what i can or cant wear. U talk to me, I’ll only repeat these two words: FUCK OFF.
I aint under yor stupid jurisdiction.
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UPDATE 3
Have been trying to call Datuk Alias, Director, Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka, but he’s not been around. He sure owes the people an explanation.
Anyway, have formed a Facebook group, Malaysian Civil Rights Movement, as a means to inform others and gather support. Join:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=523078528&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=89025606273&ref=mf
And also trying to get The Star to write a feature about this issue. NST called me up today for further info.
Anybody who has been victimized before can get in touch with me.
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UPDATE 4
A letter appeared in the NST today about the Freedom Festival issue. It was edited and shortened quite a lot, but at least the word is out there.
Got a meeting with a journalist from The Star tomw. Hopefully sumtin comes out of dat.
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UPDATE 5
Malaysiakini ran a letter i sent about the crap that went down at the Freedom festival, in full.
dude, i think the deal here now is to go INDOOR!!! wait, maybe that’s the agenda, so that the premises / venues have MORE businesses!!!
Yes & no. Niteclubs ok for now. But according to the Ministry’s guidelines, this will apply to ALL events, irrespective indoor or outdoor.
Chances are the Sarawak Rainforest Music Fest is next on da list.
you kiddin me rite? Jeeez. What a buzz kill. Aren’t we as innocent as going to a festival to really enjoy the moment of “FREEDOM”, freedom of expression (music) and the ‘right’ to party and the right to purchase alcohol (“HARAM” ONLY to Muslim practitioners <– correct me if i AM WRONG?) if need be?
Why are we still living in the dark ages? Since when were we ‘obliged’ to these ‘Muslim-based’ rules for Muslims as well?
My parents & my god doesn’t detest me of drinking or going out for parties. My ‘GOD’ does not limit me from drinking or wearing ‘less’ clothes (as described by these fanatics). So why must I, a non-muslim be obliged?
I respect other religions, but you cannot force a man (or woman) into abiding rules based on a religion that we do not even have faith in. By obliging, are we slandering our OWN faith & beliefs? Isn’t it also a slander to FORCE upon someone to believe in something they don’t? – This is bullshit and it’s the year 2009.
Have you submitted your letter to the press? I wanna submit also ler, everytime i read this i get pissed off and it spoils my day…. all the time.
its good to know that everyone is aware that the organizer had no choice but to abide to the goverments rules & regulation … not sure if its worthwhile anymore to attend any future raves or festival
Henry, yea I have sent the letter to all the papers mentioned, also to my MP R Sivarasa, my state assemblyman Elizabeth Wong, plus Lim Kit Siang and Gobind Singh.
U should do the same – u can cc Manoharan, your Klang assemblyman, but send to your Member of Parliament, Charles Santiago, as this is a Federal issue.
Since they are all from the Opposition, all d better!
If there’s no alco at Rainforest, I am going to run amok with a parang. But thanks for planting the idea in my head, which means my trusty hip flask is coming along on my East Malaysia trip. One way or the other, I refuse to be sober in Kuching.
Organize a “makan babi” day…see how they going to respond…