UNDER THE PRESENT SYSTEM, THERE CAN BE NO CHANGE THROUGH THE GENERAL ELECTIONS

You may ask, if the people are so fed-up, why do they not reject the government through the ballot box? This is because, under the present system, Malaysian elections are not free and fair. The odds are stacked against the opposition. Please refer to the Malaysian Citizens' Elections Watch Interim Report on the 1999 Malaysian General Elections and this analysis done soon after the last General Election.And we are not even touching on the massive cheating so prevalent in Malaysian elections.

The government has massive propaganda machinery at its disposal, which includes the mainstream media, the government departments, and the Information Department. On top of that, the government only needs to win 50% of the votes to retain its two-thirds majority in Parliament. For the government to just retain a simple majority - even without a two-thirds majority it requires a mere 40% of the votes.


THE FAC'S STRUGGLE

The objective of upholding justice is instilled as the maxim of Anwar Ibrahim's struggle. The FAC vows to continue Anwar Ibrahim's struggle for peaceful change based on democratic principles. With your support the FAC will be able to realise Anwar Ibrahim's aspiration to mould a clean, just and democratic government that guarantees the peoples freedom of participation at every level.

The FAC wishes to restore the spirit and honour of the Federal Constitution that demands a nation governed by the Rule of Law, with an independent and conscientious Judiciary, providing a channel for every citizen to procure justice and to advance with greater confidence towards a civil society - empowering politics, the economy and culture.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE FAC

Anwar Ibrahim's struggle is to build a just society and a nation guided by the fundamental principles of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia. This, too, is the basis of the FACs struggle. Included in these principles are:

  • To uphold the principle of a Constitutional Monarchy and preserve the institution of the monarchy in the context of a parliamentary democracy; 
  • To uphold a parliamentary democratic system by giving supremacy to the voice and power of the people; 
  • To defend the Rule of Law and to ensure that this principle is not transgressed for the benefit of the leaders or certain cliques; 
  • To establish a judiciary that is free and conscientious as a bastion of justice for the people; 
  • To uphold basic human rights and noble values regardless of status or descent; 
  • To guarantee freedom of speech, association and assembly, along with other basic human rights; 
  • To abolish the Internal Security Act (ISA) and end the practice of detention without trial; 
  • To establish an Independent Commission to re-examine all laws curtailing the peoples rights and to eliminate those provisions that are contrary to such rights; 
  • To defend the independence of the media currently dominated by the political or business elite for its own interests or the interest of their cronies; 
  • To increase the role of Non-Governmental Organisations in society and to strengthen the foundations of democracy towards building a civil society; 
  • To overhaul the prison system to ensure that prisoners are treated in accordance with international conventions, and to institute special programs for juvenile offenders; 
  • To distribute the nation's wealth fairly and reduce the gap between the rich and the poor. 

THE FACS PLEDGE

The FAC pledges to uphold and respect the fundamental principles of the Constitution of Malaysia; namely:

  • Constitutional sovereignty; 
  • Constitutional monarchy; 
  • Parliamentary democracy; 
  • Fundamental freedoms; 
  • The rule of law; 
  • Judicial independence; 
  • The rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 

FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OF THE FAC

Based on the desire to advance and improve peoples lives and combat injustice, the FAC is committed to the following fundamental values that underpin our mission and objectives;

  • Being responsive to the needs and welfare of the people; 
  • Accountability and transparency; 
  • Participatory democracy; 
  • People-centered development; 
  • Respecting the rights, culture and dignity of all people as enshrined in the Constitution of Malaysia, and enhancing race and gender equity; 
  • Ensuring the FAC remains true to its mission and objectives; 
  • Cooperation, collaboration and networking with other International Non-Governmental Agencies that share issues of mutual concern; 
  • Striving for excellence, including efficient and effective service provision at all levels. 

THE FAC'S STRATEGY

The main strategy of the FAC would be to plan and conduct various campaigns to explain the current situation in Malaysia, in particular with regards to the unjust trial of Anwar Ibrahim, aimed at eventually getting Anwar Ibrahim out of jail.

THE FAC'S PROGRAMMES

To meet this strategy, various programs will be implemented simultaneously, such as:

  • To compile and maintain a database of contacts from all over the world. This database would include International Non-Governmental Organisations, societies, activists, media, governments, prominent individuals, foundations, and so on. 
  • To establish communications with these contacts and broadcast the existence, purpose and workings of the FAC. 
  • To arrange for face-to-face meetings with these contacts to better understand what they do and explore in what way the FAC can work with them.. 
  • To work with Amnesty International and other International bodies in highlighting the current human rights situation in Malaysia in general and with regards to the unfair trial of Anwar Ibrahim in particular. 
  • To conduct regular public relations exercises with the media, governments, individuals, and International Non-Governmental Organisations. 
  • To organise International seminars and forums. 
  • To get an International FreeAnwar Movement set up to network Malaysians and non-Malaysians sympathetic to the FACs cause. 
These are just some of the initial programmes that will be started. The list is definitely not exhaustive and new programmes will be added as we go along, and as and when the need arises.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP US

There are a number of things that you can do to help us:

  • You can be the ears and eyes of FAC 

    • You can help us by keeping us informed of any policy discussions taking place in your country in relation to Malaysia. This will enable the FAC to provide input and inform the parties involved of the appropriate decisions that should be made. You can also inform us of any media coverage on Malaysia or Anwar Ibrahim that you think needs our attention or response.
     
  • You can promote FACs Website

    • Introduce our effort and website to community and business leaders. Contact us for material to facilitate this. Likewise, introduce to us personalities who you think can be influential and would be willing to help us. They can be members or leaders of chambers of commerce, religious groups, political think thank and corporate leaders. Where possible, persuade them to send us a letter of support that we can put on our website. 
     
  • You can inform your community, political and corporate leaders 

    • Educate and inform your political and corporate leaders. Write or meet with them to keep them informed of the FAC. Explain to them that the erosion of democracy in Malaysia is a threat to investment. Unless remedied, this erosion is more likely to lead to more oppression and instability. 
     
  • You can Provide us Research Findings 

    • If you are researcher or academician, inform us of resources or research findings that can help us with this campaign. You can also help us by informing others of FAC. Please inform us of any material that you may need. 
     
  • You Can Write to Anwar Ibrahim

    • Please write to Anwar Ibrahim to express your support and concern at the given address OR send an email to Anwar_Ibrahim@freeanwar.com and we will deliver it to him. 
     
  • You Can Participate in Letter Writing Campaign 

    • You can participate in a letter writing campaign to the following.
     
    • Your own government. 
    • His Royal Highness The King of Malaysia and the State Rulers. 
    • The Prime Minister of Malaysia. 
    • NGOs and other human rights organisations throughout the world. 
    • Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 
    • The FreeAnwar Campaign Secretariat. 
  • You can participate in FAC activities

    • FAC will be announcing specific actions that will be taken from time to time. Organize groups of supporters in your area to help us implement these actions. Bookmark this website.
Samples of the various letters can be downloaded here

HOW TO CONTACT US

Raja Petra Kamarudin
The Director 
The FreeAnwar Campaign Secretariat 
E-Mail: director@freeanwar.com
Tel No: (Malaysia) (6)013-350-4410

27th July 2000
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The Principal Objective of the FreeAnwar Campaign

Some Historical Background to the ANWAR IBRAHIM Saga

  • Anwar Ibrahim Is A Victim Of A High Level Conspiracy 
  • Anwar Ibrahim's Two Letters to Dr Mahathir Mohammad 
  • Anwar Ibrahim Is A Victim Of Police Brutality 
  • Anwar Ibrahim's First Trial 
  • The Judge's Verdict 

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    The Biggest Challenge Facing Malaysia Today

    Malaysia's Political Crisis 

  • Oppression, Corruption, Cronyism and Nepotism 
  • The Economic Crisis 
  • Human Rights Abuses 
  • The Moral Crisis 
  • A Crisis of Integrity 
  • The Governments Campaign of Lies and Fear 

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    There Can Be No Change Through The General Elections

    The FreeAnwar Campaigns Struggle

    Guiding Principles of the FreeAnwar Campaign

    The FreeAnwar Campaigns Pledge

    Fundamental Values of the FreeAnwar Campaign

    The FreeAnwar Campaigns Strategy

    The FreeAnwar Campaign's Programmes

    What You Can Do To Help Us