| a. | Talking about diplomacy, Muldoon consulted none of the bodies concerned with overseas students (OSAC, University people, NZUSA or NOSAC) when he announced the $1500 fees. If Muldoon really believed in 'behind the scenes' negotiation, no such blatantly arrogant policies and reasons would be issued from his office. |
| b. | An Emergency NOSAC meeting was held the day after Muldoon announced the fees increase. Subsequently, 5 or 6 NOSAC meetings have been held. Through National, NOSAC provided the general guidelines and resources to co-ordinate action throughout the country, but the final decisions lay with each local campus. It was the concerned Malaysian students present in such meetings who democratically decided the ways and means to carry put the campaign. |
| c. | Simultaneously with publicity and protest marches, representatives were sent to see University councillors. High School principals, MPs and the Minister of Education. |
| d. | Even David had to admit surprise at the overwneiming support by Malaysian students for the marches. Perhaps it is high time, he searches his soul more conscientiously as to what he has done on this issue that concerns the welfare of fellow Malaysian students. In fact, where had David been throughout the campaign? No one saw him at the NOSAC meetings. Perhaps that explains his ignorance and ill-favoured attitude to the whole campaign? |
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