Abdul Malik apologizes to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan
August 31st, 2010 | 
Author: YOG critic Mr Abdul Malik, who was turned into a celebrity overnight after his arrest by the Singapore police for “inciting violence and public disorder” has apologized to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Mr Malik had posted a comment on his Facebook taking Dr Vivian to task for the YOG mass food poisoning scandal on 15 August which caused 21 YOG volunteers to suffer from diarrhoea after taking food provided by the YOG caterer.
Below is a snapshot of the original comment posted by Mr Malik who got him into trouble with the police:
He was arrested at his workplace last by three plain-clothes police officers from Bedok Police Division whose Commander is DAC Teo Chun Ching and Head Investigator is DSP Goh Tat Boon.
The controversial case made the international headlines, sparking a massive outcry among Singaporeans who were appalled at the inability of the police to differentiate between a metaphor and a genuine threat.
In his email to Dr Vivian which was posted on his Facebook as well, Mr Malik apologized for causing discomfort to Dr Vivian and reiterate that he had never intended to threaten him:
“If my words had caused you concerns for your personal safety, I wish to apologize for the discomfort I have caused you. In no way was this a threat or perceived threat meant to endanger your life. I have made that quite clear to the police, but I wish to state it to you formally as well to ensure I have made an effort to clarify matters with you. If nothing else, it is for the sake of ensuring I have a clear conscience.”
He ended his email by humbly requesting Dr Vivian to explain how the YOG budget was exceeded by more than three times:
“At this point, I wish to formally address the issue of the YOG budget. I hope that you and your esteemed colleagues will be transparent in showing the account books for the scrutiny of every Singaporean. I trust that you wish to win the confidence of the population, and this is my suggestion to achieve that aim. The mood on the ground is that people are unhappy over the need for such a large increase in the YOG budget when the response was lukewarm at best.”
(Read the entire email here.)
Dr Vivian claimed that he was not aware of Mr Malik’s arrest till he read about it in the papers. According to Mr Malik, it was the Investigation Officer from Bedok Police Division who arrested him on his own accord. It is not known if he has received instructions from his Head Investigator DSP Goh Tat Boon or the Attorney-General Office to do so.
Till today, the Singapore police still has not clarified the recent spates of arrests for comments posted on the internet to the public. Unlike in other democratic states, there is no Public Complaint Bureaus for police misconduct to check on the police in Singapore.
EDITORS’ NOTE
The writer was arrested at his workplace on 24 August 2010 by three plain-clothes police officers from Bedok Police Division on the charge of “inciting violence and public disorder” under Section 267 Chapter 244 of the penal code. The Commander of Bedok Police Division is DAC Teo Chun Ching. Its Head Investigator is DSP Goh Tat Boon. His laptop was also seized. Mr Abdul Malik is an alumnus of Raffles Institution, the premier secondary school in Singapore which produced many national leaders including its first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
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Abdul Malik chickened out… but can’t blame him. Who wants to be a dead hero? This country and its leaders are super unforgiving of whoever crosses their paths.
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On Facebook, David Torbavsky commented and phrased a section of that email much better than what I wrote. I think he managed to capture exactly what I meant. By the way, Monica Kotwani of Asia Calling, a news programme aired by KBR64H – Indonesia’s largest independent radio news agency, came by yesterday. A podcast of the programme will be put up soon, so stay tuned!
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lets all take this as a lesson, do not attempt to misconstrue facts, nor attack on individual… end up unless you are rich, if not you will be forced to eat humble pie and apologise in the end…
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May I burn in infamy for quoting Sarah Palin, but here it goes:
Don’t retreat, reload.
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if only the real police is really that efficient…
arresting people without prior initiation.
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Malik, you have done the right thing to apologize for any real or perceived wrong.
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so much for “try me”
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new name for malik – CRUSHEDBALLSKOWARD ?
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Yes, Malik, it takes a brave man to Apologise for their mistake.
You have done well !-Now the whole world knows that you have taken the first step ahead to apologise -you have essentially “put yourself” in a “Better position”….harder to throw Rocks at you ,now !..Ha..ha…very smart of your move.
Nothing to be shameful…I still hve regards for your Guts ! and the will to built a Better Singapore by persistently asking for True Accountability and Transparency..
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I think malik has made the right move for himself. As many in this forum have wisely advised, there is not point kicking against the rock with your bare foot. I hope this matter will not affect his future adversely.
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You dare to carry the yog FIRE flame flying here n there with rental business JETplane….u dun dare to give account for the YOG exceeding budget? Wht the F**K man!!!
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Malik has a life and future ahead of him… no point fighting over such small issues. Who do you think will win? What this episode shows is that it’s alright to ask questions but ask tactfully and respectfully. The govt might not be tactful or respectful in any way as they implement policies without consultation but as citizens we don’t have the right to express our views with strong objections or feeling.
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Mr Malik’s case demonstrates that Singaporeans are united regardless of race or background. We stood with him in the high handed manner he was treated.
Singaporeans do have the Singapore Spirit which is far from what the PM tries to say. Unfortunately the government is not in tune with the True Singapore Spirit. They have one Spirit and Singaporeans have another.
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On the contrary, Abdul Malik had shown himself as a man who is able to balance between being passionately critical, yet diplomatic at the appropriate juncture. Ultimately the focus is the administrative issues behind the YOG budget, not to attack anyone. Thumbs up to Malik.
@PR CITIZEN: Your reverse psychology attempts to stir readers into irrational rage towards the PAP irregardless of the issue at hand is not appreciated. I care more about my country’s policies and its effects on fellow Singaporeans rather than who gets the power. If it is not a form of reverse psychology, it is a rather childish diatribe that oversimplifies the political scenario. Take care.
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This is not an apology, it is a clarification. While many in TR would abhor him for “apologising”, he is covering his bases before he is run to the ground like CSJ or JBJ. There’s is the right tact and the wrong one, and in this case, I support Abdul Malik.
Now there truly is nothing against him, and he can further his (and our) fight.
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Malik, if you cannot stand the heat, don’t stay in the kitchen. Your flash in the pan comments and then retract it only belittle you. You shd just not make the comments initially.
That’s why I think Dr Chee is the real political hero. “Par See boey chau” – “Beat until die also won’t run’
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A MP was seriously injured (burnt) by acid thrown by a man before. Hence, the police cannot take any chances when the word “burn” was used in his blog on a minister. The police has a duty to protect everyone, including ministers. However, I am sure Mr. Malik has no ill intention to cause harm to the minister. It was just his poor choice of the word in his blog that got him into trouble with the law. In a moment of folly, a silly mistake was made. Agree, it takes a brave man to apologise for his mistakes and Mr. Malik is one of them. Let us hope the dusk will settle down soon so that he can get on with his life.
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My 2 cents worth to Malik : We live our lives by what we believe is right and stand by our principles and faith in mankind. At the end of the day, we need to be satisfied that we did what our principles and beliefs have taught us.
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He who is sensible,would do just what he did.He is not a poltician.It could happend to anybody,when we are on facebook.In a heated moment,he used those words,which was taken as an offence by the elite.If he didn’t apologise,he would have been crushed.The great chinese Tactian,Sun-Tzu, state’s “It’s best to withdraw your troops,when you are facing a larger adversary,and to conduct unorthodox warfare (guerilla warfare)”
Anyway,He had expressed what that been bugging singaporeons.I hope an independant committe would be set up to probe on the expenditure of YOG budget.(Most likely it would not happend)
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He did the wise thing. Now he lives to fight another day.
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His remarks caused an unintended furore. I believe it was never his intention to generate the controversy that he did and he is man enough to admit it. Now the ball is in Vivian’s court. Don’t detract from the issue. He asked for an accounting of how the budget has been so overblown. There may be good reasons why it happened. $400 million is alot of money. Don’t we deserve an explanation? Or are we just too stupid, irrelevant or immaterial?
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Good Encik.
Apoligising does not imply meekness or kow-towing. No No. Only intellectually impaired people can depict otherwise.
Apologise is Gentlemanly, Honourable, Upright and Morally Correct if apologist is deemed to have wrong another – ITS 100% better than bastards Who Cover up, refuse to acknowlede Glaring Mistakes, and Worst still Pushes Blame to Innocents !! These are worst behaviours ON Earth of humans, very Similar to Animals which don’t know and practise, to Apologise when in the wrong, right?
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SPF IO SO POWERFUL NOWADAYS, CAN OWNSELF DECIDE WHO TO ARREST?
VERY SCARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
” According to Mr Malik, it was the Investigation Officer from Bedok Police Division who arrested him on his own accord. It is not known if he has received instructions from his Head Investigator DSP Goh Tat Boon or the Attorney-General Office to do so. ”
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Now, it’s time for VB to respond. AM is afterall a youth VB is supposed to help and set a good example for. Then again, this is not the VB who once said he was uncomfortable with the PAP style before he became one of them.
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This clarification is the right thing to do. By explaining himself instead of letting his gun run loose, he is putting himself back into a diplomatic neutral position to ‘query’ Vivian B again.
Now that Malik has taken a step down in terms of aggressiveness, Vivian B has no excuse not to reply.
Good job Malik and smart thinking.
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It looks like his lawyer has advised him what to say and what to do.
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For Malik
Quote : The path was worn and slippery. My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself, “It’s a slip and not a fall.” Unquote
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (Chicken Soup For The Soul)
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HI
I think Abdul Malik has done the right thing. Apologise IF the minister had felt “threatened” or “unsafe” as a result of the use of the metaphor “burn”.
It takes a MAN to apologise !
And of course, it is now more difficult for the police to justify any “charges” against him as he has clarified his intent.
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Did Abdul Malik “chicken out” ?
Not by a wide margin – as his challenge to try him still stand – or has anyone read an apology to the Singapore Police as well ?
If at all, Abdul Malik showed the honest humility and courage in offering an apology – for the misconstrued and uneducated interpretation to the metaphor “BURN” – and to the person whom he had targetted.
He has shown even more honesty to pursue the matter upfront to Minister Vivian Balakrishnan – to ask for the clear accounting on the over expenditure to the YOG Budget.
Clearly, the likes of JackOLantern and PR CITIZEN have alot to learn in the POLITICS OF LIFE.
Good show Abdul Malik – for being an aggressive gentleman and a TRUE BLUE SINGAPOREAN.
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Well done Malik.
Your made the right smart move.
Now the ball is in the PAP’s court. Either they do the right thing or play hardball again. It’s their move.
Cheers Malik!
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To Malik…
You did the right thing….
Pick your battles…no point winning tactical battles but in the end losing strategic battles which will cost you the “war” ultimately in the end.
You are “fighting” smart…sometimes you have to take a couple of steps back to move 1 big step forward “suddenly”…
In the end if all the cards are losing cards…you can use this “arrest” thing to get into 1st world countries who look out for folks who are persecuted “politically”.
Finally…wish you all the best malik.
Live life to the fullest and not at the behest and manipulations of others [who lives are really narrow].
Guten Luck!
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Dear Mr Malik, this is a great move on your part; it showed that you are a real gentleman. We are know that you have not meant it to be viewed literaly when you used the word “burn” and this action of yours here clarified any remaining doubts.
Your follow on requst for accountability should be duly answered by VB and his YOG organising team. All of us, being taxpayers, are entitled to proper answer.
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At least Mr Malik is man enough to apologise!!Look at some of our leaders!!Cocked up still thick skin!!Shameless!!
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Well it is an honest mistake, lets move on.
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smart move. stepping stone for a more elaborate plan. well done. this is what im talking about. taking them on in tact way and without aggression.
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You have done well so far.
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well,ok,this is understandable.
malik is just like most of us trying to voice out and up.
there are only a very few,a hnadful,like dr chee,who sacrifice their so much of themselves and their families to stand for what they strongly believe is for the good of others.
so,SINGAPOREANS,this whole episode teach us all one thing.
and that is,BE GRATEFUL.
let’s be grateful by showing support to all those singaporeans like dr chee and others,who really VOLUNTEERED THEMSELVES to our service.
may they be blessed,together with their families.
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To DAFT Sinkaporeans who *THINKS* that Malik’s life will be a\back to normal and foillowing this “APOLOGY”, the powers-that-be will NO LONGER “toouch” him, DREAM ON, I say!
This goes to show BEYOND ANY REASONABLE DOUBT that Malik is GUILTY and any Court Kangaroo or not will die die CONVICT HIM based on THIS ADMISSION.
If Malik feels that he had done NOTHING WRONG, he should have stick to his initial stand and firght for it.
This APOLOGY regardless of any further action has SUCCESSFULLY put the FINAL NAIL into his COFFIN.
REMEMBER that PAPies are NOT forgiving bunch and an APOLOGY is the least thingy in mind they would consider as a “Mitigating Factor” to let a person go.
DAFT Sinkaporeans really believe that it WAS the IO that actually took matters into his own hands? What a joke!
Malik better now pray very very hard that the powers-that-be will wake up on the RIGHT side of bed every morning.
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The fact that the police will not proceed with charges shows that they understood now it was a metaphor. When the police cannot understand English, this is what happens.
Apologising is good. It clears all doubts but kudos to Malik for still insisting on pursuing the YOG overblown budget.
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If this guy is asocciate with SDP
whatever he does is “political movitated”
We can discount he anti-YOG
he is doing it, to promote his political career as a opposition member
If you is Independence guy
that is a different story
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@forecaster extraordinaire II:
throwing around words in bold like “BEYOND ANY REASONABLE DOUBT” doesn’t make you a judge or lawyer, it just makes you look like a wannabe.
HOW does “this” (his apology) show anything beyond reasonable doubt?
did you even read the apology? are you even able to interpret the meaning? or is Malik the RI boy’s england too powderful for you?
throwing so much legalese around… you kena sue before until backside tear is it??
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@Dram who said: The fact that the police will not proceed with charges shows that they understood now it was a metaphor. When the police cannot understand English, this is what happens.
Allow me ot correct you on that statement. The Police DID NOT INDICATE that they will NOT be proceeding on the said charge, it is too early to tell and Malik is out on Station Bail, it would take at least 2 weeks to have a hint of whats going to happen to him.
He may return to the Police Station 2 weeks later and then get charged in court or he may be “allowed to leave” with no further action taken (for the time being).
*For the time being means he is NOT charged NOW but that does not GUARANTEE that he won’t be charged later should there be a need to “FIX” him, for example should Malik decides to join an Opposition Party (ref: Lawyer Chia Ti Lik).
“For the time being” simply means I GOT YOU BY THA BALLS and unless YOU BEHAVE, YOU CAN BE CHARGED ANYTIME IN THE FUTURE, even 10 years from now. Remember Po The Panda case? He was charged for theft Donkey Years Later on an offence which was “HUNG” and NOT CLOSED.
So UNLESS the Police definitively indicate in writing that the case is CLOSED, Abdul Malik will have to live in fear FOR THE REST OF HIS LIVE with the knowledge that he MAY BE CHARGED anytime IN THE FUTURE.
This is a below-the-belt method of the PAPies’s Police Force.
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Live to fight another day!
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@Robert_Nesta, Please make that comment under Sinkapore cintext and sinkapore “laws”.
IF wearing a T-Shirt printed with a Kangaroo is a “contempt of coourt” and walking down the street is an offence, what make you so sure that the Kangaroos WON’T CONVICT Malik based on his “OWN ADMISSION”, ie: apology?
And NO, I am NO Judge or Lawyer BUT I have been “FIXING” people with LARGER BALLS than Malik and I know how the Kangaroo System works, all we needed was NOT “BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT” but merely a REASON to convict, do you know that?
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“Till today, the Singapore police still has not clarified the recent spates of arrests for comments posted on the internet to the public. Unlike in other democratic states, there is no Public Complaint Bureaus for police misconduct to check on the police in Singapore.”
Yes, we need Public Complaint Bureaus for police misconduct to check on the police in Singapore before it’s too late. Because nowadays our police force behave quite differently form before. They are suppose to serve people, but instead they always harass people even on the street and they are very impolite to our citizens. They always shout at us or even order us for this for that. We are not criminal. Doesn’t mean they have right to do whatever they like. They can check on you on the street as they like without any reason, just because they are too boring or too free. Even after doing spot check, they don’t even apologise for the inconvenience given to us as a citizen. Rememer, they are our servant, not our master. Their attitude is totally wrong and unacceptable.
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Reading some of the comments above made me laugh. Some of you have accused me of “losing my balls”.
PR CITIZEN:
August 31, 2010 at 9:24 am
Haha, look at him finally apologising. This shows that you can never go against the PAP. I think this dog must be still punished. Let him be a lesson to all those Singaporeans who are dreaming of burning poor Innocent MPs.
Singaporeans better wake up and accpet that PAP is here to stay forever and there is nothing you can do to stop them. Accept that fact and co operate with us, so that we can achieve more rewards.
Shrunk?:
August 31, 2010 at 9:57 am
new name for malik – CRUSHEDBALLSKOWARD ?
I believe you are really ‘daft’ as our dear Minister Mentor says Singaporeans are if you think that this is an admission of guilt. I cannot be blamed if your grasp of English is that poor such that you can only read the meanings superficially.
Take a look at it again, and tell me the IMPLICIT meaning of this “apology”. Please scratch the surface and read between the lines before commenting. What exactly did I apologize (no quotation marks here) for? Read EVERY WORD carefully.
For those of you who need a little help:
“IF (and that’s a big IF) my words had caused you concerns for your personal safety (I do not care about your political career), I wish to apologize for the discomfort I have caused you.
In no way was this a threat or perceived threat (covering all angles here) meant to endanger your life (but NOT your political career).
I have made that quite clear to the police, but I wish to state it to you formally (so now the world sees me as a gentleman, not some crazy radical) as well to ensure I have made an effort to clarify matters with you (so now the ball is in your court, VB).
If nothing else, it is for the sake of ensuring I have a clear conscience (It was already clear, now it’s squeaky clean).”
I think most of you here would have been able to read between the lines perfectly. For the rest who have some trouble, I hope this makes it crystal-clear what I’m trying to do.
I would assume Dr Balakrishnan, being the consummate politician he is, would be able to come to this same conclusion.
Doesn’t mean I’m insincere, you know. I really meant it. I wish him no personal harm at all. Aside from that, I even managed to squeeze in the eternal question that beguiles us all: “Where is the $387 million?”
Please lah, I may be ‘daft’ (because I’m a Singaporean), but I’m not stupid.
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Nothing wrong to apologize, and for Malik’s case, he should since he uses the wrong words.. He is much much better than our “talents” who made no apologizes..
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It would be wise for Malik not to go against the forces of the majority ruling party. Many had failed in the past. It’s like walking against a huge wave coming at us.
The only way to do it is on Election day. Any other way is wishful thinking. Malik, give it up and its not worth asking for transparency, we’re proud of you (and you’ve done enough) but your safety and well being comes first, lest you will be washed ashore in another island.
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I am getting a bit tired of Forecaster Extraordinarie II tiresome berating of patronizing bible thumping.
Sheesh ,and I used to read only his comments when others were lengthy.
What’s your beef Forecaster Extraordinarie II?…..is Malik ’s England too powderful or what.
Sure,anyone who is Sinkie ought to know JBJ was bankrupted for merely waving a police report in an election rally…JBJ was already a magistrate when LKY was only a law rookie….the system will find you guilty -even if you just stand so innocently for standing on two legs and not four; that is Lee’s court of law.Who don’t know that Forecaster Extraordinarie II?
But Malik did preempted something by this ‘apology’–if you are within the system you ought to know—and even if it’s an apology so what?…..Tell me Forecaster Extraordinarie II,how does this admission of his guilt by apology makes him any less a target if PAP indeed wants his hide at all cost?
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Plato:
August 31, 2010 at 10:49 am
He who is sensible,would do just what he did.He is not a poltician.It could happend to anybody,when we are on facebook.In a heated moment,he used those words,which was taken as an offence by the elite.If he didn’t apologise,he would have been crushed.The great chinese Tactian,Sun-Tzu, state’s “It’s best to withdraw your troops,when you are facing a larger adversary,and to conduct unorthodox warfare (guerilla warfare)”
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Yes, Plato. I am an avid student of Sun Tzu and his Art of War. In this struggle of David versus Goliath, we have to play smart. Asymmetrical warfare is the order of the battlefield nowadays.
Examples abound:
The Soviets versus the Mujahideen, the US vs Insurgents in Iraq.
The Dragoons‥thought proper‥a sudden Retreat; as knowing that, He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another Day; But he that is in Battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
[1747 J. Ray Complete Hist. Rebellion 61]
At the sound of sounding like a coward, remember this Golden Rule of Guerilla Warfare:
“He who fight and runs away, lives to fight another day”
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JackOLantern: August 31, 2010 at 9:07 am
Someone was discomforted. Malik merely explained what he meant and he apologised for causing the discomfort.
Malik has done the right thing. And this is cannot be perceived as a retreat.
His aimed to seek accountability of the overspent YOG budget and he has stood firm on this point.
Kerith Ravine: August 31, 2010 at 11:12 am – “It looks like his lawyer has advised him what to say and what to do.”
Hey, you don’t need your lawyer’s advice to do the right thing. So what if his lawyer does? Is this (an apology) such a bad thing to do?
Malik can stand tall. He knows what he has to do and did it.
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@WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE MALIK, Sheesh, I thought you will never get it but fortunately you understand what I have been trying so freaking hard to tell you.
Now you understand right?\
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@Abdul Malik who said: Yes, Plato. I am an avid student of Sun Tzu and his Art of War. In this struggle of David versus Goliath, we have to play smart. Asymmetrical warfare is the order of the battlefield nowadays.
Sorry mate, you WON’T EVER have a chance to fight another war with the PAPies in power because your BALLS is already in the hands of the PAPies.
No need to charge you now and waste ammunition while pissing Sinkaporeans off prior to GE, not a good strategy right?
Just need to “HUNG” your case indefinitely and release you on a tight leash sufficient for you to BARELY survive but insufficient for you to make noise or die unless you want to hang yourself.
By doing so, Vivian and the Police have been KIND ENOUGH (in the eyes of the MSM) to “let you go”, ie: give you a 2nd chance while you go down in History (if ever) as a GUILTY GUY by your own “apology”.
Now Malik, can YOU also read between the lines and UNDERSTAND what I am TRYING SO FREAKING HARD to tell you?
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It’s really sad that in this country we’re not allowed to protest or have our opinions heard. That we’re not allowed to speak our minds even online. That everyone, that’s you, all you people posting comments including myself, are at risk of an arrest be it a choice of words that we use or someone’s name quoted. This is precisely the fear that helps Governments rule their people. Not just this particular Govt but many many Govts. Where is the 4th estate? Who will watch the Govt? Who will watch the police/judiciary? Who? Perhaps that’s why we need the opposition. Whether the candidates are great or crap, we NEED them. Cos they perform this function and they question and check on the ones in power. WE NEED THEM. Did our dear PM not say that we need to embrace foreigners so we can better ourselves? Let’s see PAP embrace the opposition to better themselves. Stop arresting, stop bankrupting them. Embrace these foreigners. Please.
I for one, am not for Governments cos its a mere play of power and money. Perhaps there will be that long awaited revolution. Perhaps not in my lifetime but I hope I can create a better world for my children to live in.
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Abdul, you did the right thing. No use fighting for your fellow ball-less native Singaporeans who expect you to do ALL THE WORK, while they just sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Tell us, how many Abdul Malik are there in Singapore?
ONE.
This proves only ONE thing:
Native Singaporeans wants their rights as citizens but expect other native Singaporeans to fight for THEM.
WTF.
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This guy is clown. Only want publicity.
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Malik, smart move. Keep it up. Now the ball is in their court and seriously I don’t think they play any ball because they don’t have one.
Also, Malik, stay cool and stay low, know what I mean.
For those young punk (I really hope you are if not singapore gone lio)what rights do you have to start calling people coward, useless and such. Grow up first.
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Forecaster Extraordinarie II: August 31, 2010 at 2:29 pm
No need for Malik to butt his head against the wall. This is a no-win and no-loss situation. Malik made his point. There is no need to further aggravate the situation and no need for further and needless bravado.
He only has a knife but they have the cannons. Like Mao Tse Tung said you withdraw to fight another day.
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Live and let live
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yo, malik did not chickened out, he’s smart. good move bro!
save your energy. let’s see who laughs last.
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Malik’s apology remind me of Alan Shadrake’s case where an apology can be traded for non-persecution.
Looks like the police will have no choice to let Malik go free. Saving face for their image is more important.
Nobody will buy this riot and violence bullshit.
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男人大丈夫能屈能伸！先道个歉，不然就中了小人的计 liao!
君子报仇十年不晚！
”总有一天等到你“。。。。。。
哇哈哈！！！！！
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I still must say that I applaud the close reading by the investigating officer of the comment Abdul Malik made. Now that Abdul Malik has come forth and said that ‘burn Vivien Balakrishnan’ is metaphorical though, and not literal; and is contextual in the light of the following statement he made ['vote (PAP) out'], it becomes clearer. Like for instance if I say, ‘f*ck your mother’ and then say sorry after that I can be forgiven. I don’t need to be cut up with a knife. Since contextually ‘f*ck your mother’ is an apology.
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I still must say that I applaud the close reading by the investigating officer of that comment Abdul Malik made. Now that Abdul Malik has come forth and said that ‘burn Vivien Balakrishnan’ is metaphorical though, and not literal; is contextual in the light of the following statement he made ['vote (PAP) out'] it all becomes clearer. After this episode, if for instance I say, ‘f*ck your mother’ and then say sorry afterward I can be forgiven. I won’t need to be cut up with a blade. Since contextually ‘f*ck your mother’ is an apology.
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I still must say that I applaud the close reading made by the investigating officer on the instruction Abdul Malik gave. Now that Mr Abdul Malik has come forth and said that ‘burn (Dr) Vivien Balakrishnan’ is metaphorical, and not literal; is contextual in the light of the succeeding statement he made ['vote (PAP) out'], it becomes clearer. So now, after this, if for instance I say, ‘f*ck your mother’ and say sorry afterward I can be forgiven. [I won't need to be cut up with a sword.] Since contextually ‘f*ck your mother’ is an apology.
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well done man, that’s a true hero, very courageous indeed, hope u do not join political party for now, dun let others use this as an issue to discredit others
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This Malik is a smart guy. As a few reader have pointed out that by apologising, he has shown that he is a humble guy. Notice he apologised for the harsh words “burn” but make no apologies but instead persists in questioning the minister. Now it’s VB’s turn to show humility (esp. as MCYS minister), if he had managed it badly or come out with facts.
We await the verdict.
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Dunno why so many thinks his ‘apology’ means he chickened out. I shall not comment on their logic.
Malik, you done the right thing by apologising in a manner that hints sarcasm. But there is a good chance that he will not reply you at all and fully let the police do their “work”. You need to corner him for the answer.
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PAP should not FOCUS on such small matters, they should close ranks and move on to other things… Should be focusing on the following
1) Over crowding
2) HDB sky rocketing prices
3) Depressed wages
4) Old people with no medical and minimum wage
5) Medical and education for Singaporeans
6) NS for foreigners
7) CPF and low birth rate
8)having more OPPOSITION in parliment
9) Abolishing GRC
10) No such thing as “walk overs”
11) Temasek and GIC investments
SO much issues need attention, so please move on …..
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Dear Abdul Malik, you have caused the intended damage. Well done! Time to stay safe for now.
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Some humans and their leaders do not believe that the unseen world exists and do not respect the Unseen, and yet many of them readily and easily believe the words of politicians.
This is the fundamental contradiction in the lives of humans.
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Apologies
What is genuine and sincere apology? Ponder.
Apology like all things stems from the Unseen. Ponder.
Those who do not believe in the Unseen will continue to make a mockery of sincere apologies, isn’t it?
Those who have a belief should go down on their knees at their places of worship to offer contrition and repentance as a way of apology from the bottom of their hearts.
It will uplift their hearts when they go down on their knees.
Apology not just from the heart, more so it should come from the inner depths of one’s soul.
Both the soul and the heart like all things stem from the Unseen. Ponder this deeply and spiritually to know what is true sincere apologies.
Many humans and their leaders are still groping in the dark about this. Very sad.
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Malik,
This is politic.
You’ve made the right moves.
Stay low profile for the time being.
Ignore those unnecessary comments from posters who are trying trap you.
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Malik, let’s move on !
You may now apply to your nearest opposition team as GE nears.
Being the opposition member you can carry “your fights for Government accountability” to the next level.
There are many pressing issues beside the YOG, as some readers has pointed out truly. Reflect upon them and put up strong suggestions/ alternatives to remedy them and get accountability for the people.
Use your intellects to the fullest and work for the people sincerely.
“Dare to CHANGE” is the buzz word for the upcoming GE.
May the force be with you !
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SCORE SO FAR :
Malik : 2
MP Vivian : 1
Police : minus 2 (shoot ball into own court twice)
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no lor.. he can only join the opp as a back bencher and help the cause.. if he were to join as a frontperson , that GRC/SMC would be slaughtered…. think about it. the game is run by PAP. play smart. or lose it all.
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Malik is sensible & smart. A dead hero is a useless hero.
Anyways, apologies are just words. Means NOTHING in SIngapore. The point and awareness of injustice have been made already through these events. It still does not diminish the FACt that the SPF and Viva the Diva are dictators. Period !
Lim Pei Sorry I’m Not Sorry Swee Swee, has spoken
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@PR CITIZEN:
August 31, 2010 at 9:24 am
Stupid, idiot PR’s dog who needs to be slapped & flushed into the toilet. Think you are a talent…my foot!!!!!!!!!
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$400m for YOG ppl want scrunise accounts. $60b for mrt network upgrading nobody say a thing. complain for the sake of complaining
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Thumbs up to you , Malik. Well Done !
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Abdul Malik called him Vivien Balakrishnan, which is a girl’s name. SPF acted on that comments, so SPF is implying that Dr Balakrishan is a girl? Is the good doctor going to sue SPF for that? It will be fun to watch, PAPpy ladyboy v.s. SPF.
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Good move. Well done!
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MM Lee once boasted unashamedly about the PAP’s complete dominance in Singapore during an interview with its mouthpiece Petir in 1982:
“I make no apologies that the PAP is the (Singapore) Government and the Government is the PAP.”
Such Pro Alien Party’s dominance includes the grassroots organizations, the mainstream media, trade unions, police, Internal Security Department, Singapore courts and state-linked companies.
Luckily, Abdul Malik is now just a government critic who points out the mistakes and oversights of the government directly and fearlessly so that it is held accountable for them.
“If we had considered them serious political figures, we would not have kept them politically alive for so long. We could have bankrupt them earlier.” – Lee Kuan Yew on political opposition, Straits Times, Sept 14 2003.
When Abdul Malik enters the political arena, he should choose his choice of words with due care and be more wary of the government machinery that support the PAP to fix any political opponent.
But with the support of islandwide Singaporeans and including netizens from TR, Abdul Malik can help the opposition parties to wrestle dominant control from the present ruling party so as to look after the interest of the local citizens.
现在每个政策，都会给人民带来不安，政府这些政策造成一些对人民不利的影响。
Now every PAP policy, including immigration policy gives Singaporeans consternation, dread & confusion and such policies will disadvantaged the local citizens.
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Well done Malik for the apology although I don’t see a need for it.
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Looking forward to seeing you in an opposition party, Malik.
Hope your abangs will give you all their support and can stop this arrogant lightning party from controlling sgreans lives.
If they continue to accept PRCs, Indians and Pinoys into our little red dot, it’s certainly a worrying sign coz our malay population is fast declining.
Do your part for sg, malik! You’ve all the patriots’ support.
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‘MM Lee once boasted unashamedly about the PAP’s complete dominance in Singapore during an interview with its mouthpiece Petir in 1982:
“I make no apologies that the PAP is the (Singapore) Government and the Government is the PAP.”’
Something must have happened when he said that. Two other arms massaging the one arm.
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