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The youth have awakened

This April, 2010 is a month to remember.

There are at least 3 youth initiatives being launched.

All three talk about taking ownership of our country.

And you think that Malaysians Youth don't care? Think again.

1. BANGKIT , represents the voice of the awakened youth - Merdekakan Minda, Bebaskan Suara - launched 1st April

It's a song writing competition which encourages our Youth to Stand UP and Speak Out about Malaysia. The e-registration starts today!

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Do you love Malaysia?

YOU have an opinion about your place in Malaysia. You are NOT alone. You CAN make a difference. Your voice DOES matter and it NEEDS to be heard. Now with Bangkit, here’s your chance.

It’s time for you to stand up and speak out with the rest of our nation’s youths.

Event happening in: CYBERSPACE

Read more here.
Follow Bangkit on Facebook

2. EPIC's Voice You Voice - Registering 2 Million Malaysians by end of this year!
Wow. Aren't you excited? 2 Million people by year end!

This is a movement started and driven by a group of Malaysian youth, in the effort to register more voters. They're strictly non-partisan.

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Voice your Choice is created by youths for ALL Malaysians. This is not about PR or BN or any political parties,
This is not about overthrowing the government, This is where corporate and political rivals can work together to meet a common need,This is where our faiths unite regardless of religion,This is about uniting all Malaysians for Malaysia.

EPIC's VYC will be launched this weekend at the following location from 10am-10pm.
Read more here.
Follow EPIC on Facebook.

3. Malaysian-Lah Campaign - a tribute campaign to STOP, STAND and SALUTE Malaysia

MALAYSIAN-LAH campaign is organized purely by youth about Malaysian unity and harmony. There will be bazaars, food stalls, forum, games, exhibition booth and of course performances. Andrew Netto will be the emcee for the event.

Details:
Date : 3 April 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 11am – 6pm
Venue : e@Curve (formally known as Cineleisure)

Follow Malaysian-Lah Campaign on Facebook.



Notice that all THREE are event driven by Youth?

And all THREE are not affiliated to any political parties.

These are event by the people, for the people.

And that is a good enough reason to support these events. Come on, help to spread the word about these campaign, bring your friends and family there to register as a voter (if they not already are). :) If you cannot be there, but would love to contribute more, your supports in kind or cash are most welcome.

It's time to stop talking and start walking. And if you don't know how, take this as a first step, go and speak to the organisers. They'll tell you how you can contribute!

:)

Labels: Aank Bangsa Malaysia, EPIC, Youth

posted by ee chia @ 1:50 pm 3 Comments

Rest in peace

I'm saddened by the news of Syukree's passing.

:(

Last Sunday was the first time I talked to him in the PJ Candlelight Vigil. I'd decided to walk around that night. Then I came across Syukree.

He was having a mask on. The mask shown that the mouth was sew on with stitches. I asked him, why this mask? I can't remember his exact words but he meant something along these lines. He said it is because Malaysians are being repressed, we're not allowed to express or say what we want. ISA is one of such laws.

When we were leaving that night, his rode passed by my friends and I and honked us, we bid each other goodbye with "See you next Sunday."

:( May you rest in peace and you'll be remembered....

Labels: Aank Bangsa Malaysia

posted by ee chia @ 9:25 am 2 Comments

No to ISA candle light vigil

~Marina shaking hands with those who were there.


"It is for them that we're doing this, isn't it?" Marina said and smiled as she shook the hands of the children that were present at the candle light vigil in Padang Timur yesterday.

I stood still after hearing that. It didn't really occur to me that, it is for these younger ones that we're fighting for: A renewed Malaysia, where every race and religion is treated with due respect. A place where every Malaysian can call home. :)

Yesterday, Malaysians demonstrated that they are willing to step out of their comfort zone and make a stand. It is not only a stand to call for the abolishment of ISA or to Free RPK and the rest of the ISA detainees, it's also a sign that many Malaysian are begining to embrace the new generation of being Anak Bangsa Malaysia. :)

We were all there, regardless of race, religion, age and profession. We were united under one cause.

I met one of those who inspired me with this new hope, the making of Anak Bangsa Malaysia. ;)


~Haris Ibrahim, eechia and Soo Choo :)

Labels: Aank Bangsa Malaysia, Candlelight vigil, malaysia, RPK

posted by ee chia @ 8:54 am 0 Comments