Total news blackout of JBJ's funeral

[makapaaa]

http://wayangparty.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/total-news-blackout-by-state-media-on-jbjs-funeral-and-memorial-service-on-4-october-2008/



Total news blackout by state media on JBJ’s funeral and memorial service on 4 October 2008

Posted on October 3, 2008 by wayangparty
Dear readers,
It has come to our attention that the state media has imposed a total news blackout on JBJ’s funeral and memorial service tomorrow as of now.
(We have just checked the major papers on 4 October and the news blockade remains which means we can only get the news of JBJ’s funeral and memorial service out by mouth and the alternative media)
There is a short article in Wanbao tonight on WP leaders Low Thia Kiang and Sylvia Lim paying their last respects to JBJ, but there is no report on the upcoming events either.
Instead, the Straits Times carry a 2 page exclusive coverage on The Online Citizen by of all journalists, Jeremy Au.
Isn’t it strange that the Straits Times choose to promote TOC on the eve of JBJ’s funeral ?
Is TOC more important and newsworthy than the open letter written by Dana Lam and Braema Mathi to the Prime Minister 2 days ago ? Again there was not even a brief mention.
Who is more familar to ordinary Singaporeans ? JBJ or TOC editors ?
It doesn’t take a genius to conclude that this news blackout is imposed on purpose to prevent the news of JBJ’s funeral and memorial service from reaching a far wider audience so as to reduce the turnout tomorrow.
Imagine if every inch of grass at Hong Lim Park is filled up completely tomorrow by Singaporeans from all walks of life mourning the demise of JBJ in the presence of international reporters and observers ?
How will JBJ’s nemesis, the Hatchet man who once swore to make JBJ “crawl on his bended knees, and beg for mercy” feel when he sees his subjects flocking to show their love and support for his hated enemy ? That will quite be an embarrassment and his fragile heart may not be able to take it.
Please, we implore you again to spread the news of tomorrow’s funeral and memorial service to everybody you know:

JBJ’s funeral:
Date: 4 October 2008
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Mandai Crematorium Hall 3 (map)

JBJ’s memorial service:
Date: 4 October 2008
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Venue: Hong Lim Park (Speakers Corner)
(For more details)
We will be updating our blog throughout the night today and tomorrow to give you extensive coverage of the events.
Some of you may be wondering why we are so passionate about JBJ when our blog is supposedly an “anti-WP” blog.
Let us reiterate again that The Wayang Party Club (Blog) was NEVER an “anti-WP” blog in the first place. Why should we attack the Party which our parents have supported all their lives ?
Some of our family members have been volunteering for WP under JBJ for over two decades. If not for the current lacklustre leadership of Low Thia Kiang, we will be taking over them to continue the struggle.
JBJ may have left us forever, but we can keep his spirit, dreams and legacy alive in our hearts every day to “MAKE IT RIGHT FOR SINGAPORE” !

The Editorial Team
Wayang Party Club

 

[makapaaa]

One Response to “Total news blackout by state media on JBJ’s funeral and memorial service on 4 October 2008”

1. 
   
   P Ramakrishnan, on October 4th, 2008 at 6:45 am Said:
   JBJ – A man of honour and integrity.
   Today Sinaporeans will bid farewell to an iconic symbol of a fighting spirit that had stood up for democracy and human rights, paying every price that was extracted from him!
   We were saddensed to learn of JB Jeyaretnam’s demise in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, 30 September 2008. JBJ, as he was fondly referred to, succumbed to a heart attack bringing to an end a life that reflected an indomitable spirit and a formidable fortitude that helped him to stay the course,
   He gave up what could have been a successful career on the bench to enter the rough-and-tumble of Singapore’s political life with zeal and energy.. Right to the end he remained a fighter, a great warrior for democracy and human rights. He embodied valour and virtue in fighting for a cause he believed in passionately.
   He stood proudly and bravely with the ordinary men championing their cause and on many occasions representing their interest without payment. He was there for them – all the time.
   The picture that remains in my mind goes back to 27 years ago towards the end of 1981 when he won the Anson by-election. The Anson seat was vacated by C V Devan Nair who subsequently went on to become the President of Singapore. That history-making victory broke the stranglehold of the PAP on Singapore’s politics.
   When the results were announced that night, a visibly emotional JBJ hugged his son and whispered, “We did it, son.” It was a poignant moment that he would have very much wanted to share with his wife, Margaret. Unfortunately she passed away the previous year without being part of the victory though she she had been very much part of his struggle.
   He was a consummate politician who had to go through so many political hurdles during the many years when he waged a long and lonely battle against the PAP to secure the space for democracy and human rights. The mighty PAP gave him one hell of a struggle. They bankrupted him with many defamation suits which they won with hefty awards crippling him financially.
   He lost his property, he lost his legal practice and he lost his wealth. But he never lost his sanity or his fighting spirit. That was the measure of this great man.
   All he had was his unbending will and a determination to stand up for what he believed in. Any lesser man would have thrown in the towel – but not JBJ!
   He peddled his party organ, The Hammer, and his books on street corners to raise funds to free himself from bankruptcy. Many, out of fear, avoided him on the streets. Even the bookshops dared not stock his books for sale. It was such a pity that he had to struggle against all odds and all alone.
   We are happy that he finally cleared himself from bankruptcy in July 2007 - in spite of strenuous opposition to block him - and died as an honourable man.
   When he launched his new party, the Reform Party, in July 2008, he remarked, “I’m not being dramatic but I haven’t got many more years.” Little did he know that he barely had three months of his life left!
   In his concluding remarks, he urged the gathering, “Come, walk with me, let us walk together… for peace, justice, truth… fearing no one except God,”
   We may not be able to walk with him but we can certainly walk in his path and keep his spirit alive.
   Farewell, JBJ. May your great soul rest in peace.
   P Ramakrishna
   President
   Aliran
   4 October 2008

 

[madmansg]

sph reporters and photographers were there. They took photographs and when the films came out in the labs , they discovered all the photographs have ghosts wandering in the background. A check with SPH archieves comfirm these ghosts as dead NS slaves killed by SAF. ISD was call in and the entire espisode is now classifed TOP SECRET.

 

[DIVISION1]

Attendance of any non-state funeral does not require press coverage. Anyone is free to attend funerals, so long as no unlawful assembly or public nuisance is created in the process. If the government of Singapore were really vindictive, no press coverage would be given until much after the funeral. Press coverage of a great man like JBJ is a privilege and not an entitlement. There are other pressing issues to cover and inform the general public. Coverage of JBJ in the news has been very very adequate, even more than other PAP MPs who have moved on.

 

[Ramseth]

sph reporters and photographers were there. They took photographs and when the films came out in the labs , they discovered all the photographs have ghosts wandering in the background. A check with SPH archieves comfirm these ghosts as dead NS slaves killed by SAF. ISD was call in and the entire espisode is now classifed TOP SECRET.

Sounds like X-Files new season.

 

[Leongsam]

sph reporters and photographers were there. They took photographs and when the films came out in the labs ....

SPH still using film cameras???? Have you been in a coma for the last 10 years or what?????

 

[DIVISION1]

Film still produces better quality prints than digital, when both digital and analog cameras have superior lens attached.

 

[Ramseth]

He's probably in an NS coma.

 

[popdod]

Nowadays everything is digital....fast processing also.
Take images and send thru email.

No need process or watever...

:o :o

 

[twochan]

ghosts only come out on 'wet' films. ccd/ cmos technology isn't sensitive enough to catch them.

35mm film is the preferred medium for police to catch drivers who beat red light.

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersections/rlrcam_tech.htm

SPH still using film cameras???? Have you been in a coma for the last 10 years or what?????

 

[makapaaa]

Coverage of JBJ in the news has been very very adequate, even more than other PAP MPs who have moved on.

This only goes to show that good Papaya is a fallen Papaya and few would give a hoot to it, except its running dogs which still sniff on the rot like goondus.

 

[ah_phah]

Film still produces better quality prints than digital, when both digital and analog cameras have superior lens attached.

i think what u're trying to say is called a D-SLR. wapiang.... analog? u think those type use pyrotechnic ignition for flash? or u mean those classic pinhole camera?

 

[ah_phah]

Coverage of JBJ in the news has been very very adequate, even more than other PAP MPs who have moved on.

This only goes to show that good Papaya is a fallen Papaya and few would give a hoot to it, except its running dogs which still sniff on the rot like goondus.

it only means to say, those who once served for the MIW, n later no longer of use to them, will be quickly forgotten. except for those who were no longer in service, but was fondly remembered by the ppl- bcos they touched lives.

example; the late devan nair, wee kim wee, ong teng chong etc.

the next 1 in line, maybe the old emperor. ppl who attend need incentives to go. mainly expected to be from SAF or Home team.

maybe,

• those who attend will get 3days off.
• those who wear #1 uniform for ceremony will get 5days off.
• those ociffers that carry the c!offin + fold the flag into currypuff popiah shape will get 7days off.
• but! anybody gabra on that day, sign extra until ORD!

 

[DIVISION1]

As usual, moniker makapaaa filled with hate and anger, underestimates the value that the government of Singapore places on JBJ for his place in history. Footage taken was telecast on CNA, after weighing in the other news events to be featured. 1000 persons were reported to have taken part in the funeral. If moniker makapaaa wishes a constructive and bright future for Singapore, moniker makapaaa must remain objective at most times, if not at all times. Flexibility and keeping in mind of Singapore's welfare is paramount to the survival of Singapore

 

[wizard]

<2 years later remember JBJ. vote for opposition and convince 2 others in your capacilty to do likewise. That is the best way to thanks him....>

News is only reserve for LKY curry function. Standby, there will be live telecast ch5 -english and malay ch 8- chinese and tamil...

CNA - an hour about his contribution.

There after singapore dollars will have his face.. ..heheheee

 

[Leongsam]

<2 years later remember JBJ. vote for opposition and convince 2 others in your capacilty to do likewise. That is the best way to thanks him....>

Use the you don't need to use "<" and ">" to indicate quoted text. Just use the

tag. =>

2 years later remember JBJ. vote for opposition and convince 2 others in your capacilty to do likewise. That is the best way to thanks him....

 

[Man in the streets]

You want the 154th to live telecast the funeral on channel 5 and channel 8 and channel u? You wait long long.

CNA said something about it to let those civil servants read about it, already veri good. Uncles and aunties visit CNA ?

You think this is old fart's funeral?

http://wayangparty.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/total-news-blackout-by-state-media-on-jbjs-funeral-and-memorial-service-on-4-october-2008/



Total news blackout by state media on JBJ’s funeral and memorial service on 4 October 2008

Posted on October 3, 2008 by wayangparty
Dear readers,
It has come to our attention that the state media has imposed a total news blackout on JBJ’s funeral and memorial service tomorrow as of now.
(We have just checked the major papers on 4 October and the news blockade remains which means we can only get the news of JBJ’s funeral and memorial service out by mouth and the alternative media)
There is a short article in Wanbao tonight on WP leaders Low Thia Kiang and Sylvia Lim paying their last respects to JBJ, but there is no report on the upcoming events either.
Instead, the Straits Times carry a 2 page exclusive coverage on The Online Citizen by of all journalists, Jeremy Au.
Isn’t it strange that the Straits Times choose to promote TOC on the eve of JBJ’s funeral ?
Is TOC more important and newsworthy than the open letter written by Dana Lam and Braema Mathi to the Prime Minister 2 days ago ? Again there was not even a brief mention.
Who is more familar to ordinary Singaporeans ? JBJ or TOC editors ?
It doesn’t take a genius to conclude that this news blackout is imposed on purpose to prevent the news of JBJ’s funeral and memorial service from reaching a far wider audience so as to reduce the turnout tomorrow.
Imagine if every inch of grass at Hong Lim Park is filled up completely tomorrow by Singaporeans from all walks of life mourning the demise of JBJ in the presence of international reporters and observers ?
How will JBJ’s nemesis, the Hatchet man who once swore to make JBJ “crawl on his bended knees, and beg for mercy” feel when he sees his subjects flocking to show their love and support for his hated enemy ? That will quite be an embarrassment and his fragile heart may not be able to take it.
Please, we implore you again to spread the news of tomorrow’s funeral and memorial service to everybody you know:

JBJ’s funeral:
Date: 4 October 2008
Time: 4.30pm
Venue: Mandai Crematorium Hall 3 (map)

JBJ’s memorial service:
Date: 4 October 2008
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Venue: Hong Lim Park (Speakers Corner)
(For more details)
We will be updating our blog throughout the night today and tomorrow to give you extensive coverage of the events.
Some of you may be wondering why we are so passionate about JBJ when our blog is supposedly an “anti-WP” blog.
Let us reiterate again that The Wayang Party Club (Blog) was NEVER an “anti-WP” blog in the first place. Why should we attack the Party which our parents have supported all their lives ?
Some of our family members have been volunteering for WP under JBJ for over two decades. If not for the current lacklustre leadership of Low Thia Kiang, we will be taking over them to continue the struggle.
JBJ may have left us forever, but we can keep his spirit, dreams and legacy alive in our hearts every day to “MAKE IT RIGHT FOR SINGAPORE” !

The Editorial Team
Wayang Party Club

 

[suteerak1099]

As usual, moniker makapaaa filled with hate and anger, underestimates the value that the government of Singapore places on JBJ for his place in history. Footage taken was telecast on CNA, after weighing in the other news events to be featured. 1000 persons were reported to have taken part in the funeral. If moniker makapaaa wishes a constructive and bright future for Singapore, moniker makapaaa must remain objective at most times, if not at all times. Flexibility and keeping in mind of Singapore's welfare is paramount to the survival of Singapore

i think the news mustve reported short of 1 decimal point. even the church i attend houses more than 1000 members on sunday services. judging from the crowd i saw yesterday at st andrews... couldve easily been 5figures.... say about 10'000.

 

[SammyHulk]

sph reporters and photographers were there. They took photographs and when the films came out in the labs , they discovered all the photographs have ghosts wandering in the background. A check with SPH archieves comfirm these ghosts as dead NS slaves killed by SAF. ISD was call in and the entire espisode is now classifed TOP SECRET.

Wow! you have a good imaginations or should i say creative...

 

[suteerak1099]

...You think this is old fart's funeral

if its the old man's funeral, the nation will be divided. 1 camp will be mourning & grieving their godfather's death, the other camp popping champagne, celebrating with lion & dragon dance, naming that day as ' independence day'.

news casters would be deployed island-wide, some to cover the funeral,

another to cover the celebrations.

either way... its still nicknamed as 'tong tong cheng'