Courtesy of Hartal MSM
Our more happenin’ friends have been telling us that social media is more effective and far reaching than this little blog of ours. Possibly, as Facebook, Twitter and others are more snappy, interactive and real time.
Consider for example the Facebook war going on between supporters of Namewee and Siti Inshah (pic above).
Several Facebook groups are vocal on the controversy swirling around both the rapper and the school principal.
The first Facebook warriors to take to cyberspace as a collective is ‘Sokong Cikgu Puan Hajah Siti Mangsa Politik’. It has now close to 5,700 members.
Its mission statement reads: “Page ini bukan page RACIST, tapi page yang mengajak KAUM KAUM LAIN memberikan HUJAH di mana Kesalahan Cikgu puan Hajah dalam Hal ini.”
This pro-Siti Inshah Facebook group cannot see where and how the Kulaijaya school principal has offended the minorities.
Quite typically the discussion board goes on a diversionary path and accuses the other races of playing up racial sentiments and in the same breath brings up Hindraf and DAP as pushing a hidden agenda.
Again and too predictably, they allege that Namewee’s fans “hina Islam” — this “insulting Islam” allegation is a popular tactic with those Malaysians who believe that the two-word label removes any need for civilized debate.
Meanwhile Perkasa has thrown their weight behind Siti Inshah. Its president Ibrahim Ali claims she was only giving advice to the students.
Speculation is rife as to what action will be taken against Namewee and Siti Inshah. Last we heard is that the latter may be issued a show cause letter.
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