tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post1334403015111201187..comments2024-03-09T11:28:35.351+00:00Comments on My Side of the Story: Prosecute cyber criminals!Madeku367http://www.blogger.com/profile/04748085300370518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-51490607601147090122007-08-09T14:59:00.000+01:002007-08-09T14:59:00.000+01:00Yes I agree with you freedom of speech (FOS) and d...Yes I agree with you freedom of speech (FOS) and democracy must have its limits. If you want respect and sensitivity toward others to be incorporated into FOS and democracy, I salute to that also. Unfortunately, there has been no voice for the non-malay and non-muslims to go to. For too long, respect and sensitivity has been mixed with forced silence by UMNO and the police. No one can blame this sudden rush of Malaysians venting their frustrations which have been kept for so long under injustice policies whichever side you're on. But I do not condone it either, because I respect sensitivity, but I understand. If you truly want to know why these people are crying out such frustration, I ask everyone all Malaysians this: Where are the good malays when some UMNO extemists wage verbal war against minorities, just so that they get elected for another term, by feeding the people's egos at anothers expense? Where were the just malays when in recent years, the Malay population has grown to a much larger majority that some small sections of malays start becoming adventurous to exert their own interests and pump themselves up by wrong means through putting others down and taunting them with warnings not to mess with anything Malay? Where were the muslims who understood the freedoms enshrined in this country, whereby Islam's is the official religion but that doesn't mean it is above other religions? If you know where they are, and if you are one of them, then it is time to show everyone who you care about, for all that is right, not just for your race, and religion, but for all that is just and right. As the majority, wouldn't it be more commendable to make sure that smaller groups are not bullied and that equity and equality are ensured?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-51310606221606728542007-08-03T11:15:00.000+01:002007-08-03T11:15:00.000+01:00I do agree that to certain extent bloggers need to...I do agree that to certain extent bloggers need to be more responsible in what they wrote. <BR/><BR/>At the same time, the government should be more transparent in its operations. <BR/><BR/>As far as I can see, instead of coming up with proper explanations to all the questions and issues raised by oppositions, blogs, the current government is more interested to clamp down on the voices of some average rakyat. Either that they'll come up with some naive and irrelevant excuse to brush off or cover up these issues or making sure that these news do not get published in the mainstream media. It makes them look very guilty, don't you think? <BR/><BR/>PM Abdullah has pledged to rid of corruption from the government but to date there is nothing to show in his report card while we are all aware of the riches of many of our BN politicians who were from humble background before joining BN. <BR/><BR/>We should also question the intention of bloggers. Many of them are just average rakyat like you and me. They are just blogging their frustrations based on their daily encounters and observations - these are the voice of the rakyat, probably the more tech savvy and educated group of rakyat. Compare this to our rich politicians who became rich through goodness-know-what method, they will definitely have more to hide. <BR/><BR/>If we were to really prosecute cyber 'criminals' then the same rules have to be applied to corrupt politians too. If double standards are applied, what is the point? The government will just become more autocratic by shutting up anyone who is against them whether wrongfully or rightfully, while corruption will be unchecked and worsen. <BR/><BR/>As long as our government continue to behave in an opaque manner, dissents will continue to increase. As the education level of the nation increases, the rakyat will demand more accountability and transparency.Jih Ying 致颖https://www.blogger.com/profile/08885017334619332419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-14442697258851834832007-07-16T16:52:00.000+01:002007-07-16T16:52:00.000+01:00*that = succeeding it*that = succeeding itMadeku367https://www.blogger.com/profile/04748085300370518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-50152115787600030802007-07-16T16:50:00.000+01:002007-07-16T16:50:00.000+01:00the thing is though, the authority sometimes fail ...the thing is though, the authority sometimes fail to prioritise when making investigations. this is a very common trait in Malaysia itself.<BR/><BR/>Or maybe, it was the work of the media failing again and again to highlight more important cases as perceived by the rakyat.<BR/><BR/>We still have a long way to significantly reduce the number of corruptions and misuse of power. Since many cases were reported lately few years back, I suspect it has somehow resulted in the corruption index to increase as well in the global stats. Not like before where cases were not reported nor being taken care of.<BR/><BR/>Based on this observation, I hope the future is brighter for us.<BR/><BR/>Let us battle corruption.<BR/><BR/>That will make us competent and efficient.Madeku367https://www.blogger.com/profile/04748085300370518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-78799149670408464292007-07-16T00:37:00.000+01:002007-07-16T00:37:00.000+01:00I agree that cybercriminals should be prosecuted. ...I agree that cybercriminals should be prosecuted. After all, all bloggers are still subject to the laws of the country where they operate in.<BR/><BR/>The question remains, however, how some quarters are so adamant at prosecuting cyber crime but ignoring more dangerous and fundamental crimes being committed - corruption, misuse of power, etc. <BR/><BR/>As for Nat's case, the reason mentioned now is in relation to Johari Baharom's corruption stories coming up on the Internet and OSA. As far as I know, Nat didn't have anything to do with that issue, but Johari now announces he wants to act forcefully against cyber slanderers, and actually, if one is to take a strict interpretation of the OSA, anyone including Nat can be prosecuted. <BR/><BR/>That's the problem. All the unjust laws must be amended since it does not meet the basic tenets of justice such as the presumption of innocence. Furthermore, the implementation of the law must be reformed to allow it to be implemented for the sake of justice, and not politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-75268426782438363452007-07-15T04:57:00.000+01:002007-07-15T04:57:00.000+01:00tq for your comment.we came to the point where we ...tq for your comment.<BR/><BR/>we came to the point where we need to indoctrinate the people. Not corrupting their minds with hate and they'll end up having a negative mind.<BR/><BR/>Then, they also spread the lies.Madeku367https://www.blogger.com/profile/04748085300370518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16851183.post-62473347420953956552007-07-14T21:31:00.000+01:002007-07-14T21:31:00.000+01:00I STRONGLY AGREE with EVERY SINGLE WORDS you jot d...I STRONGLY AGREE with EVERY SINGLE WORDS you jot down for this entry.. Nothing to add, but loads to support!!<BR/><BR/>Cyber crime IS STILL A CRIME worth prosecuting ;)Mohammad Ihab Ismailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318128228958428699noreply@blogger.com