Aliran Media Statement

What Perverse Ploy for Tomorrow?

Tomorrow will be the eve of the 10th general elections. The "dirtiest campaign" that Malaysians were promised will be at its very best tomorrow.

Malaysians can expect more perverse advertisements in the media, even more vicious and malicious lies and propaganda. There will be the gross vilification of Anwar, numerous mindless migrations of opposition party members to the Barisan and a blistering blitzkrieg mounted through all the channels of the TV station.

It is even feared that stage-managed plots may be created to overwhelm the public with fear and anxiety.

We call upon the people of Malaysia not to be intimidated by these vile and wild tactics of the Barisan. We urge all Malaysians to go out and vote fearlessly for change. Our vote is our sacred right. Nobody can force us to vote against our will.

Aliran Executive Committee
27 November 1999