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This privileged photographer -- red shirt perching on top a Police vehicle -- should be able to testify if teargas and water cannons had not been used in Batu Caves Temple.

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For context, read this blog entry.

After the public outpouring of dissatisfaction with their plight, it's time we listened to our Indian brothers and sisters.

Dr Kumar of Persatuan Sosialis Malaysia, and Prof Dr Khoo Kay Kim of Suhakam have both spoken up on their behalf. Listen, and listen well, Putrajaya.

ALSO READ: TIME magazine: Facing Malaysia's Racial Issues.

Posted by Jeff Ooi on November 27, 2007 03:55 PM |

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I thought your pictures below already tell it all:

http://www.jeffooi.com/2007Q4/600xa078.jpg
http://www.jeffooi.com/2007Q4/600xa080.jpg

There is no need to argue with words. The police DID fire tear gas and shoot chemical-laced water into the compound. Worse, those poor Indian Malaysians were already herded (and locked?) inside the compound and there was absolutely no need of tear gas or chemical water!

Posted by: Pratamad [TypeKey Profile Page] | November 28, 2007 12:49 PM

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