Updated! Raja Petra Kamarudin in yesterday's post in his Malaysia Today news site hinted that there are attempts to go after him and close down his site due to the explosive uncovering of various vile and despicable acts done by those who walk the corridors of power. Apparently, they are becoming increasingly worried that more and more people will be "turned over" by Raja Petra, and they would lose plenty of votes in the coming general election. Yesterday, the former Selangor MB Muhammad Muhammad Taib who could not understand English, made a police report against Raja Petra under the Penal Code, Sedition Act, and the Multimedia and Communications Act. He was accompanied by 30 goons. So, looks like after failing to intimidate Nat and the blogosphere, they're going after a "bigger fish" in the person of Raja Petra. But Pete has a message for them. In any case, if being held under the ISA before did not break him, why would they think they could break him this time? Like in Nat's case, blogosphere and the rakyat needs to rise up again. We have the right to free flow of INFORMATION, especially if they're FACTS and TRUTHS!
Update (24 Jul, 12:52): Tun Dr Mahathir believes that there is a concerted effort on the part of the Pak Lah administration to curb voices of dissent in the internet. When asked what bloggers should do in the face of such crackdown, he said to always stick to facts. And when asked if Raja Petra writes fact, as always in his witty self, he replied "If he is not, people wouldn't read it". Of course, it is to his benefit as well to ensure the internet remains free. Otherwise, where would he himself be able to speak out since the mainstream media has denied him his space.
Source: Mob's Crib
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