Cos my fave palindrome dareth ask, Desi must oblige.
"I know it's a late notice, but hopefully it can still do some good.
The discussion is outlined below, and I really hope all of you who have been concerned about what's been going on will stop by so that we can all (myself included) get a better picture as to how the law can and will affect us as internet writers and concerned citizens.
Again, there will be a little tea after the event just as a teeny thank you to all the great people who took the time, effort and risk to show support for me during my four day detention. I can never repay you, but I hope you'll take a few curry puffs as a small token of thanks :)
Really hope to see you there!!
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Facing & Surviving the Internet Clampdown: Our Liabilities, Rights and Responsibilities
Time: 28th July, 2007 - Saturday, 3pm
Venue: KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall
With the authorities' upsurge of threats regarding the internet, there is a growing need for the public to know its rights, responsibilities and liabilities with regards to what they write online.
Recent cases have also shown that since even the innocent are likely to be targetted, it is also important for those working towards change in Malaysia to be prepared for all eventualities.
Being fully aware of one's legal rights and a familiarity with proper police and legal procedure could make all the difference in the case of wrongful arrest or detention.
This discussion will explore these issues with the aim of educating the public as to how to stay on the right side of the law, and what to do if the 'law' comes after you anyway.
Lawyer R. Sivarasa will briefly discuss laws that apply to internet writers as well as the legal procedures surrounding arrests and detention, activist S. Arutchelvan will talk about what the police can and cannot do to people under their custody, while blogger and journalist Soon Li Tsin will share some experiences regarding activism in the face of wrongful arrest. Recent arrestee Nathaniel Tan will moderate this discussion, which will be largely informal and be more of a dialogue in nature.
We will continue to see if other experts in this field will like to come by and share. An open invitation is extended to Raja Petra Kamarudin, who has been the latest target of the authorities.
Members of the public who are concerned both about knowing as well as safeguarding their rights and fundamental freedoms are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the discussion.
If you can leave a comment at jelas.info to indicate your attendance, that will also be most helpful. Thank you!
DESI: I have to give this a 'miss' (yeah, will miss thee, dear Eli, always reminds Desi of Ally McBeal:) but my spirit will be dare with the awesome crowd, especially fellow Bloggers, and my greAting is: KEEP THE FAITH; IN SOLIDARITY WE WILL OVERCOME.
2 comments:
Hi Ya Desi :)
How is thee ? My friend you must sneek a peek at this The Cult Of The Amateur , i know Desi isn't a amateur , but i think Mr Keen isn't keen on bloggers tsk tsk .
Anyways read this link http://ajkeen.com/e.htm
he actually has an article on Malaysia p 16 , well kinda says who isn't to say a Malaysian prostitution ring didn't sponsor the sexy dancer on you tube , i find that interesting , and cookies too hehe .
But i will chat with you about it via email :) .
Take carez
sweets:
thanks for reference.
Desi's steal slow -- will venture forth in another week,with plenty of weAknurse help!:)
Seya, email or spiritualist wanderings on Sundaes:):)
G'Bless, YL, Desi
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