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'Christians' Headed for Judgement Day

Thank you for printing news about Malaysia and Singapore. This has kept me well informed about what is happening at home and also makes me very much aware of the nature of politics there.

As a member of MSA I am distressed that the leaders have been prepared to sit back and not protest about the political development at home. Only a few concerned individuals have protested about the recent laws passed in Malaysia concerning students. This is a very poor comment on how much Malaysians value their freedom.

While all this Vicious' repression goes on at home as one courageous person described it, our so-called Malaysian student leaders especially in the MSA seek solace in the thoughts of the lord. Are they concerned about things on earth? Are they concerned for the poor and the suffering at home?

We know they are well connected with the High Commission. Many of the present and former 'leaders' worry only for themselves including the so-called Christians led by the Rev. Oh. Because of this concern, it pays to be friendly with the High Commission. These people are continuously looking for ways out of their responsibilities to look after the political welfare of the members. A recent letter in most student papers on the NZMSEC (National Executive Council) described how popular this group of people are with the general membership.

The National Executive Council exactly describes the mentality of the people involved. They are the executive elite, the exclusive gentlemen club. In Malaysia, the UK and elsewhere, the 'Executive Councils' have been formed to counteract the popular feelings of the members that their elected representatives should have the courage to voice their disapproval of the Malaysian Government.

Last year we learnt whose side they are on. In Malaysia, UK, Australia and NZ this body came out to support the government and not the progressive movement of the students and people at home. In the UK and Kuala Lumpur they called for government suppression of progressive students. In NZ and Australia, they were deterred by the majority feeling of Malaysians so that they could only express their desire to disassociate themselves from all progressive politics.

In NZ we also learnt how unpopular they became when they did this without consulting MSA members. This happened all over NZ.

With this background, the MSAs around the country are still struggling for the NEC. These gentlemen have chosen to polarise the situation by taking a definite stand. This is good because the Malaysians who are for progress can identify, them.

Support for the NEC means support for the Government whatever the explanations of the MSA leaders in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Massey or Waikato, given to hide their real intentions. At a time when so many of our countrymen are imprisoned for their thoughts, and opposition to the Government, this is unforgiveable. Let them ponder this point and that as the struggle intensifies, so will their judgement day draw nearer.