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UPDATE: 27 September 2013
This event is cancelled.
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Haris Ibrahim has been a key actor in civil society movements opposing the ruling government in Malaysia for the past decade. He has played important roles in social movements such as Article 11, the People’s Parliament, Bersih, Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia (SABM), Malaysian Civil Liberties Movement (MCLM), Anything But UMNO (ABU) and Black Out 505, all of which have been influential in mobilising Malaysians against the ruling government especially at the 2008 and 2013 general elections in Malaysia.
Haris Ibrahim will be giving a talk at the Australian National University. In his talk, he will reflect on his experience in organising these movements which began long before Malaysia’s historic 12th general elections in 2008, identify some of the lessons he has learnt, as well as offer insights on the future of opposing authoritarianism in Malaysia.
New Mandala readers interested in attending this talk can find the details below:
Title: Opposing authoritarianism in Malaysia
Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Time: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Venue: HB3, Hedley Bull Building, Australian National University
Is this event confirmed?
I have heard that Haris was refused a visa – Abbot is concerned that Haris might “overstay” to escape his sedition charge – which is widely known to be trumped up in the first place.
I guess somebody from the Malaysian Embassy has been whispering in Abbot’s ear.
Little does the Australian Government know that they are being played for fools by UMNO/BN.
BTW, I hope that future events like these will be more widely publicised as it was purely by chance that I found out thru Malaysia Chronicle.
Not everybody has a Facebook account 🙂
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We have not cancelled it Sir, and await Haris Ibrahim’s appeal.
We are of the view that common sense will prevail and Haris Ibrahim should be able to visit Australia.
Also, yes — we will publicise events much more widely, and will also appreciate your help to disseminate information from New Mandala.
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