Formation of NZMSEC no coincidence

Recently Canta printed a letter by Lau Chee Hee on NZMSEC. Mr Lau may be truly democratic and believes in justice being done. But he must realise that he is indirectly supporting the government as are a group of students at the University of Malaysia, calling themselves the National Executive Council.

Is it mere chance that both groups of people can strike on a similar name and carry out similar actions at a time when there was much student unrest and demonstrations in Malaysia itself? The Munec was formed around late July last year when there was great friction between anti-government students and pro-government students. The NZMSEC was formed before the August Conference on Malaysia on 30th and 31st.

Mr Lau makes it clear that the NEC's get inspiration from the High Commission because this unpatriotic body is on a chummy level with the latter. They should be reminded that they are climbing the wrong tree as student protests are directed at the government which is represented by the High Commission. The issues are clearly spelt out: Poverty, Malnutrition of the Poor; Foreign Ownership & Exploitation of our Country's Wealth; Government Corruption; Suppression of Democratic Rights; Political Repression.

Of course the NEC's argument is that Malaysians should fight for democratic rights. But where? They maintain that Malaysians must have democratic rights in NZ. But as to democratic rights in Malaysia, they are unwilling to do anything about it. So long as these priviledged people are left alone in NZ they will not complain about repression at home. What utter hypocrisy!! It is disgusting that this group of 'Malaysians' should act in such an obvious fashion to protect themselves by disassociation from the demonstrations.

They argue that they can now have 'meaningful' talk with the High Commissioner. 'Meaningful' for them, but not for the majority of Malaysians who have nothing to do with such despicable people. One student at the August Conference suggested that they should not go crawling to the High Commissioner every time they more or scratch themselves, to put it mildly.

Let us remember in time to come, that this group of people ate, drank and were merry while their countrymen suffered at home.