The despicable act threatening the life of Siti Kasim, lawyer and activist is a new low for cowards who when faced with a difference in opinion, will resort to anything – in this case to harm her life. It is indeed shocking that such a thing that has happened in Malaysia. Malaysia is not a rogue state and no Malaysian should accept this dirty tactic to harm someone.
I stand with Siti Kasim on the side of justice, integrity and the courage to speak fearlessly.
One may have a different opinion from Siti Kasim but to go to the extent of sending her a message that her life is in danger is an imminent threat to anyone who speaks out against bigotry, racism, sexism and tyranny.
I am glad that PDRM and the bomb squad were fast to respond to the discovery of the IED devices which were placed beneath Siti Kasim’s care and had been detonated safely elsewhere. The assurance given by Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain saying “not under my watch” is certainly comforting and I trust the perpetrators will be nabbed in no time.
No one, who has a difference of opinion, no matter how provocative should receive a death threat like this and Siti Kasim, like everyone else deserves protection of the law.
I am grateful that Siti Kasim was unharmed in this disgusting act of cowardice and I send my support and my solidarity with her.