Up Jack and free Khoo

It is most encouraging to see that at last someone from Malaysia came up and spoke publicly on the freedom of Malaysian students and criticised the policies pursued by the Malaysian Government.

Last Thursday night (20.6.74), most Malaysian students turned out at the Union Hall to listen to Robert Pui speaking on affairs concerning Malaysian students. As usual, some pro-government elements jerked out and defended the government whenever it was needed. I found it worthwhile to attend the forum. However it was a little disappointing to find that much time was spent on discussing the issue of the Malay Language requirement stated in Kirk's but statement. It would have been appreciated if the speaker could have spoken on the democratic rights of Malaysian students, Malaysian politics and student demonstrations which were supposed to be part of the topic to be discussed at the forum.

Robert Pui is certainly courageous to stand up and speak publicly for the freedom of the silent majority of the Malaysian students at this time. His effort in doing this should certainly be appreciated and welcomed by the Malaysian students all over New Zealand who are suppressed by the bloody fascist Malaysian Government.

As a Malaysian student of justice and con-ciousness, I strongly support the idea of forming a committee put forward by Robert Pui to safe-guard the freedom of all Malaysian students. Hopefully, an association would be formed to truely represent the Malayasian students.

Up Jack de Silva!

An ex-MSA Member