Merdeka Day

Several of us Pakatan Rakyat Perak state assemblymen are here at the state government celebratory program of Hari Merdeka in full spirit of patriotism to celebrate the independence of Malaya from colonial forces.

We had completely open hearts in setting aside political differences in together celebrating this memorable day. In the pantomime performance titled “Malaysiaku berdaulat, tanah tumpahnya darahku” that was performed beautifully by the talented young performers, that was suppose to inspire nationalism and patriotism, turned out to be a fearmongering sandiwara to instil uneasiness amongst the people.

This was done for no other purpose than to score political points, brainwashing those unaware, and condemning those who are dissatisfied with those in government.

In a scene depicting street protestors holding placards of 'tidak puas hati' 'protes', that was voice-overred with a demonising narrative and hauntingly fearmongering music, it is clear that BN is grossly misusing their position in government to politicise the sacred Merdeka day by demonising acts perfectly within the democratic rights of Malaysians enshrined within the constitution.

We, wakil rakyat from Pakatan Rakyat with all our will and might, condemn this heinous and unpatriotic act by BN government of politicising this sacred day of independence, especially through using young aspiring and impressionable Malaysians performers.

我们几位民联州议员在满怀爱国的精神下，出席了霹雳州政府举办的国庆庆典，以庆祝马来亚在56年前从殖民势力中获得独立。

在这特别的节日，我们完全敞开胸怀，抛开国阵与民联彼此间的政治分歧，共同庆祝这个充满纪念的日子。在命题为“'Malaysiaku berdaulat, tanah tumpahnya darahku”的哑剧表演环节时，原本是由一众才华洋溢的年轻表演者所演出，竟然成为了虚伪的政治家做木偶戏的平台，借此机会对人民灌输诡言浮语，引起人民不安的情绪。

司马昭之心，路人皆知，他们这么做的目的可想而知。除了为其党增加政治分数，顺便也为政治无知们洗脑及谴责对现任政府感到不满的人民。

其中，哑剧出现了一个场景，那就是一些示威者高举“不满意”的牌子表示抗议，并以妖魔化的叙事及的令人毛骨悚然的音乐为背景。显然地，在民主权利宪法的保护下，国阵滥用其政府的角色将这神圣的国庆日妖魔化。

身为人民代议士的民联议员，我们极力谴责国阵政府在这神圣的国庆日里，利用满怀抱负的年轻表演者作出这令人发指及不爱护国家的行为！