The key word is "provocation"

And so, the next major episode that is Malaysian Politics was played out, today (16 July).

With an hour to spare, Anwar was on the way home before his next appointment with the Royal (?) Malaysian Police. His few minutes of rest and lunch was not to be. A special squad of police pounced on his entourage at about 1pm (his deadline to meet the police was 2pm), arrested him and bundled him to the Police HQ. All in about 15 minutes. Thus, Anwar had about 45 minutes for rest & lunch (i.e. 1 hour minus 15 minutes equals 45 minutes to spare).

But the Police forced the issue. "Provocation" or "provocative act" was the term expressed by Anwar's allies. The Government is trying desperately to force the issue, rile the supporting public to do something rash, something violent. This would have given the Government the excuse it is seeking, to declare a state of emergency and scuttle the possible change of Government.

They tried it during BERSIH's parade. They tried again at HINDRAF, partially succeeding. Then, many, many times more, the people protested but did not turn violent. The last was the massive gridlock of Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Yet, the people kept their heads and many even suggested passive ways to foil the plotters.

The authorities' are at wits end. Nothing seem to be able to trigger violence among the people. Their warnings of untoward incidents and uncontrolled rage among the demonstrators began to ring very, very hollow, indeed.

So, they did the thing that triggered a massive demonstration and clampdown 10 years ago. They sent their sledgehammer squad to bring Anwar in and well before he was due to report in. Hoping to PROVOKE a reflex reaction.

Congratulations to the wizened citizenry. None took the bait. They simply gathered, watched and waited. The massive police preparation to counter a violent reaction was simply a waste of resources.

I wonder if they will try the same tactics with Raja Petra, tomorrow? What will they think of next to PROVOKE the citizenry?

No, the correct way is Ghandi's way. Mobilise the population to use passive protests. Refuse to pay your income tax to the Federal Government. Pay instead to your favourite State government via zikat. Refuse to pay road tax. Refuse to pay any Federal taxes or dues. Overload the Government machinery with enquiries, requests, complaints, etc. Avoid tolled roads.

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A campaign of civil disobedience is now overdue. Then, the sitting Government will fall.