MALAYSIA TODAY : END OF BLOGGING?

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They have started with Malaysia Today, soon more bloggers will be censored. If the king of bloggers are not bothered, why should we?

Here's what Malaysiakini reported;
Malaysia Today blocked! Order from MCMC
Andrew Ong | Aug 27, 08 5:29pm

In a rare move, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has ordered all internet service providers (ISPs) to block controversial online portal Malaysia Today.

MCMC chief operating officer Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi, when contacted today, confirmed that the block was ordered by the commission, which is the regulatory body for online content.

"It is being blocked because we found that some of the comments on the website were insensitive, bordering on incitement," he told Malaysiakini.

As at 7pm, a check by Malaysiakini showed users are unable to access Malaysia Today through three major ISPs - TMnet, Maxis and Time. However, users can still access the errant website through Jaring.

This is the first time such curbs have been initiated against a non-pornographic website, posing questions as to whether the government is reneging on its no-Internet censorship pledge.

Under the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Malaysia 10 Point Bill of Guarantees, the government promises to ensure no internet censorship.

The domain name - http://www.malaysia -today.net - has been unaccessible to TMnet subscribers since yesterday evening as a result of the blockage - known technically as 'DNS blackhole list'. [See full image]
http://www1. malaysiakini. com/doc/blocked. php

http://media1. malaysiakini. com/140/8a8a67d1 468f7265b3ff6217 511583fc. gif

Local internet users however can still access the website by typing in Malaysia Today's IP address or an alternative web address in their web browsers.
http://202.75. 62.114/
http://mt.harapanma laysia.com/ 2008/

'Ethical blogging'

Mohamed Sharil said MCMC had instructed all ISPs to block access to Malaysia Today based on complaints received by the general public regarding offensive comments posted on the website.

Asked if the move to block Malaysia Today went against the government's guarantee of Internet freedom, he said that the matter was subject to interpretation.

"We are governed by the Communications and Multimedia Act (1998) which allows us to take preventive measures and advise our license holders (such as ISPs) when a service user may be contravening national laws," he said.

Under Section 263 of the Act, a licensee must "use his best endeavour" to prevent his/her facilities from being used to violate any law in the country".

Mohamed Sharil said that MCMC will be communicating with the Malaysia Today owner Raja Petra Kamaruddin and other blog owners soon regarding "ethical blogging".

"We are not against blogs, but we would like to see ethical blogging," he stressed.

RPK: Why should I protest?

Meanwhile, Raja Petra said he is in the dark as to why his website was being blocked, adding that he heard rumours of a MCMC circular.

"I couldn't be bothered to protest (against the move). What do you expect me to do? Do you think they would listen?" he asked when contacted.

Over the years, Raja Petra has attracted a strong fan base and a string of lawsuits due to his no-holds-barred articles and knack for posting sensitive documents online.

In an immediate reaction, Communication and Multimedia Licensee Association (CMLA) - which represents all ISP licence holders in Malaysia - urged bloggers to practice self-regulation.

"We support the open flow of information across the Internet and a self-regulating environment, " said CMLA chairperson Afzal Abdul Rahim.

"The best way for us to find some amenable middle ground between airing opinions and being partial to community sensitivities, we strongly urge the blogosphere to practise a commensurate amount of self-moderation, " he said.

Need more sources?
Malaysia Today is blocked by BN Govt - Fudzail
Pembantaian ke atas bloggers - Penarik Beca

Heartiest Thanks to Permatang Pauh...

We won... We won...

Thanks to rakyat Permatang Pauh!
Thanks to the Malays
Thanks to the Chinese
Thanks to the Indians


Thanks to Pakatan Rakyat!
Thanks to PKR
Thanks to DAP
Thanks to PAS

Who else to convey my thanks?
To SPR... the election went smooth even the 'hantu' tried haunting around
To PDRM... you worked extra hard even unnecessary
To Mr CM of Pulau Pinang... the day off did gave the impact

Nevertheless, thanks to UMNO too
... you let the rakyat spoke well again
... you made the rakyat realised how irrelevant your party today... time to say 'aud lang syne'
... you proved that you will never change
... your approach were so outdated... hey, we wish to believe your drama
... day by day... your nightmares are getting worse... your days are numbered
... some said, the final nail to your coffin will be very soon... so be very very scared
STILL DONT GET THE RAKYAT'S DRIFT... ITS YOUR FUNERAL THAN...

Last but not least,
Thanks to DSAI and his family. Congratulations!!! Please dont let US down!!

DSAI is still relevant... for our NEW DAWN!!! [told you so....]

KAT PERMATANG PAUH... HANG JUMPA SAPA MERATA?

Cek dari Melaka, tapi tiba-tiba tergeliat cakap utara. Tu dia... demam Permatang Pauh. Jauh di sudut hati rasa ruginya tak dapat nak pi sama... Apakan daya!!!

Dapat baca blog-blog dari sahabat-sahabat yang sudi update, jutaan terima kasih. Antara yang benar-benar menarik hati, Topeng Perak from Perisik Rakyat blog -

".... Hangpa pi makan, ada pulis kat kedai makan, hangpa pi supermarket, ada pulis dekat supermarket, hangpa pi stesen minyak, ada pulis kat stesen minyak, hangpa pi ceramah, ada FRU, unit SB, pulis lalulintas & pulis baju biru dekat ceramah, hangpa pi hotel, ada pulis kat hotel...kat bendang aku tak sempat nak singgah lagi...nanti ada free aku pi check ada ka tak tak pulis."

Nak tau lagi?

Kenapa la gu tu? Rasanya abang2 dan kakak2 polis sure seronok sakan dan bangga dapat bertugas kat Permatang Pauh. Manakan tidak... depa pun akan masuk tumpang sekole sama-sama menyambut bakal Perdana Menteri Malaysia tak lama lagi... (I am very but not over confident).

Esok2, bila dah pencen, boleh jugak cerita kat cucu2... tok wan n opah n nenek sama2 nyambut Perdana Menteri kat Permatang Pauh... oooppppsss Perdana Menteri pilihan rakyat bukan Perdana Menteri pilihan kroni.

Tapi mana pi abang2 baju hijau? Ish... depa tak dijemput? So, depa tak dapat sama2 masuk 'Hari ini dalam Sejarah' nor? Ini tidak adil... jemputlah jugak.. bawak sekali submarin yang baru beli... skyhawk yang dah lama tak berapa nak guna tu...

Heran sungguhlah gomen kita ni... Takut tak bertempat... Tapi depa memang patut takut pun... Manakan tidak... Rakyat satu Malaya sama2 doakan kemenangan Pakatan Rakyat dan rakyat satu Malaya bermunajat... Allahu Akbar!

I wish good luck to BN and a victory for Pakatan Rakyat! Amin!

To Dato' Seri Anwar - TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH... u are our only HOPE for a NEW DAWN!

To UMNO and BN - even if you loose - You are still Malaysians.

These a re some of the links of local bloggers who, i am told are working the ground for the DSAI campaign. These guys have definitely got a headstart on the rest of us on the news.

Please help to disseminate.

http://www.wrlr.blogspot.com/

http://www.perisik-rakyat.com/

http://matcomot.blogspot.com/

http://malaysiabiz-aloha.blogspot.com/

http://permatangpauh.com/

http://harismibrahim.wordpress.com/

Thanks to Haris Ibrahim too... keep us updated.

PAK LAH HORMATI HAK SAYA?

Penjelasan dari blogger KICKDEFELLA yang telah dianggap oleh Pak Lah sebagai 'EVIL' kerana menganjurkan kempen mengibar bendera malaysia terbalik:

Evil Pertahankan Abdullah 20 08 2008

Saya akan pertahankan hak Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yang merujuk saya sebagai Evil. Saya juga akan pertahankan hak Abdullah menuduh saya berniat jahat. Saya hormati hak Abdullah sebagai individu dan menghormati haknya untuk berkata-kata.

Sekarang bolehkah Abdullah menghormati hak saya?

Dendam kesumat Abdullah terhadap saya tidak perlu dibangkitkan hingga melibatkan perundangan negara.

Jika Abdullah yang berada di singgahsana merasa sedih melihat Jalur Gemilang diterbalikan secara maya di alam siber oleh saya, seribu kali lagi saya merasa sedih bertanggungjawab menerbalikan jalur gemilang itu.

Setiap hari bila saya membuka blog saya, hati saya terguris melihat jalur gemilang ini terbalik. Namun saya tabahkan hati saya kerana bagi saya nilai masa hadapan dan nilai nyawa seorang rakyat Malaysia lebih utama dari segala perlambangan.

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• Minta maaf Pak Lah, saya salah seorang penyokong tindakan dan saranan Sheih Kickdefella atas prinsip kedaulatan negara serta prinsip rukunegara telah dicemari serta diruntuhkan oleh pemimpin-pemimpin saya yang ada sekarang.
  

• Rujuk semula Prinsip Rukun Negara kita... adakah kepimpinan Pak Lah benar2 menghormati prinsip2 itu?

• Selama 51 tahun Malaysia merdeka, apabila menjelangnya tarikh keramat 31Ogos, pemimpin negara sentiasa mengingatkan kepada rakyat betapa wajibnya rakyat berterima kasih kepada mereka. Apakah sumbangan rakyat kepada negara? Its always rakyat... rakyat and rakyat!

• Rakyat dikerah membangunkan negara, rakyat diwajibkan membayar cukai, rakyat dipaksa menurut kata, rakyat digeruni dengan kuasa... tidak lain dan tidak bukan rakyat dianggap hamba kepada pemimpin negara.

• Selagi Pak Lah in denial that your rakyat has awaken... tiba giliran rakyat menuntut hak kami... dengan kudrat bijaksana serta 'PERCAYA KEPADA TUHAN'. Tuntutan hak rakyat tidak melampau, apa yang rakyat kehendaki hanyalah; Rakyat bayar gaji pemimpin, beri kuasa kepada pemimpin maka jaga dan hormati hak kami...

• One simple question to you and your clans, Pak Lah; HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OR WISH TO EVEN SAY THANKS TO YOUR RAKYAT?
  

HASSAN MARICAN RESIGNS FROM PETRONAS GAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Petronas Gas Bhd chairman and director Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has resigned as chairman and director effective yesterday to give way to Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, who was redesignated as chairman and director.

In a statement to Bursa Malaysia, the company said Wan Zulkiflee's previous position was director of Petronas Gas.

Mohd Hassan still retains his post as Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) president and chief executive officer.

Petronas Gas is one of the four subsidiaries of Petronas listed on the Bursa Malaysia.

It is involved in providing gas processing and transmission services to Petronas and its customers as a throughput company. — Bernama