Monday, September 15, 2008

My 18 hours under the Internal Security Act

My Sinchew
sgwatchDOG is concerned about the events happening in Malaysia. It's comforting to see the reporter (who was detained under the ISA) write again, but 2 more persons remain detained. sgwatchDOG also finds the reason given for detaining the Sin Chew reporter to be disturbing.
Syed Hamid said Tan's detention under the ISA was part of the police's swift action to ensure her safety after she received threatening calls.
Click here for the full article on the reporter's release and the reasons given for her detention.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2008

United Nations
It's a bit strange to see that a day was not set aside to commemorate democracy, especially since days are set aside for so many different causes.

Until now, that is. The United Nations (UN) will be having a International Day of Democracy on 15th September 2008.