1 July 2003, more then 500,000 people marched against the proposed "national security laws" which they fear will curb their basic human rights.
8th July 2003
Press Statement
J.B. Jeyaretnam
Salute the people of Hong Kong
I was more then cheered by the news from Hong Kong. The people of Hong Kong, with only six [6] years of self-government, have given Singaporeans, with forty [40] years of self-government, a lesson on what people power can do. They will probably be askin themselves "will Singaporeans learn or will they continue to remain dumb".
I salute the people of Hong Kong.
When will Singapreans give me an opportunity to salute them.
Signed
J.B. Jeyaretnam
8th July 2003
Think Centre salute the courages people of Hong Kong
1 July 2003, more then 500,000 people marched against the proposed "national security laws" which they fear will curb their basic human rights. Hong Kong residents fear the national security law could be used to suppress freedom, stifle reporting of official abuses, prevent protests against the government and block access to legal representation.
At least one in every 13 people in Hong Kong, of the 6 million population, came out on to the street to protest. The marchers ranged from children to old men, the physically challenged (on crutches or wheelchairs), the blind, people from every walk of life in Hong Kong.
"While the March consisted of some who were deaf, dumb or blind, we were marching against the proposals of those who were really deaf, dumb and blind" comment from one of the protestor.
1st July 2003 is the 6th annivesary of Hong Kong (HK) Special Administrative Region (SAR). In 1997, British colonial rule of 150 years ended with transfer to China.
7th July 2003, the government postponed the controversial law. Its a victory for the people of Hong Kong, they peacefully demonstrated on the street to voice their demand. The governments concession may remove, from the proposed security law, a provision empowering the police to conduct searches without warrant during national security investigation.
Hong Kong people are interested in democracy and in protecting their human rights not just making money. The people stand up, march the streets, for their rights.
Think Centre salute the courages people of Hong Kong!
Sinapan Samydorai
President
Think Centre
8th July 2003
