I.S.A. comes in 2 versions

Often I have teased my ER with ending on an I.S.A.
I Say Amen is to close my personal "prayer" that all be well with me, my friends, my country.

On the more serious version, I had written that the Government had used this piece of legislation most times wrongly. The "wrong" target. Meanwhile, the internal security of the nation is compromised, on several fronts. See whether you get the message. If not, then I guess the MSM is justified in treating some of you as kindie...

Today's write is an occasion where both versions of ISA apply.

Yesterday's Post on Worrying Trend3 did not spell out explicitly what the trend was. I say it now -- The worry is about the increasing violence in this country, both in incidence and in magnitude, and penetrating even to least expected areans -- threatening a lawyer no less, to 'take his life'!

Many fellow Malaysians are voicing the fear of venturing out into the street at the capital cities/towns at night. Whether in Kuala Lumpur, or Seremban, or Georgetown, or Johor Baru. Sibu or Kota Kinabalu. Robbers would kill just for a few hundred bucks, or at the slighest sign of resistance. Snatch thefts turning into manslaughter. Hit-and-run accidental deaths, and certain parties want to emrace Mat Rempit as "Cemerlang" products. I wrote about "Angelising Demons, Is It Possible?"

Is our Government so out of touch with the pulse of the nation and its people that they don't see the woes of the Rakyat on the ground. Are these leaders cursed with eyes that do not, or would not, see?

I often do not treat my readers as what most MSM (according to fellow blogger Howsy, MSM ismainstream media)sometimes do -- treat their readers as if they were kindie kids. well, even the MB of the most developed State in NegaraKu does it often enought, so is it surprising?

So boys and girls, turn to page 12 of theSun, August 24, 2006:

Suhakam: Probe Sabah
populatiion boom

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
(Suhakam) called on the government yesterday to investigate Sabah's 362%
population rise, compared with Sarawak, since 1970.

Suhakam believes the extraordinary increase in bumiputera citizens the
past 30 years was the cause of the population boom.

At a press briefing on a half-day roundtable on "Human rights and citizenship ­ its impact on economic, social and cultural rights" held in Kota Kinabalu on July 31, Suhakam commissioner Datuk Choo Siew Kioh said:

"If the problem of foreign immigrants is not investigated and timely addressed from at least the human rights perspective, serious cultural and religious conflicts may arise in the state, with repercussions in peninsular states.

"Allegations that non-citizens could easily obtain Malaysian identity cards with false statutory declarations should be investigated."

Choo said prolonged delay in resolving the problems may affect adversely the civil and political rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights of genuine citizens of Sabah.

He said the roundtable provided an excellent opportunity for the National Registration Department state director and state immigration director to clarify government policies and provide answers.

"Despite the ample notice given to them to present papers, it is disappointing that they chose to shun us," he said.

Another Suhakam commissioner, Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria, said "we are finalising a report to be submitted to the Home Ministry before the end of September".

Desiderata:
Is this a case of some parties in NegaraKu selling out Malaysia's sovereignty?

Desi, as an ordinary warganegara, sees it his duty to ask some pertinent questions.
My credo of patriotic feelings for my homeland -- my birthplace, my beloved land where I'll live and soon enough, die in one day not too soon -- is expressed via Mark Twain's advocation:

"PATRIOTISM is supporting your country all the time, and the Government when it deserves it."

Dear Anak Merdeka, for thy Essay received with pride this morning, I wave thee my "imaginary" flag of patriotism. Many don't need eyes to be able to see -- it's that blessed thing called "with the heart". Terima kasih, fellow country lady.

To other ER/mGf, just update that I'm flagging off the Merdeka Day Essay Series from tomorrow with a Flashback to 2005's inaugural attempt, followed on Saturday with
AllOfHelen's happy recollections; and Anak Merdeka's Sunday reflection in place of Desi's normal Inter:Lude. Others who have touched base are Howsy and Xpyred; I know a few others dare out openly commit but still having mixed feelings about penning down their thoughts. Hey, even "mixed" sentiments about our Natuional Day are okay. Life's not all a bed of roses.

Welcome thee and "My Merdeka Wish for NegaraKu"
with tehtarik, plus Miss Sunthi,
I have added on Coffee as another optional offering,
Black, White or topped with Rose-cinoserie...oso cun.