They have been literally stepped on, shot by tear gas, showered by chemicals, pressured whether at home or work, detested and treated like waste by the police and DBKL, assaulted, detained and defamed. Once a female Reformis dubbed Nora made national headlines after being forced to strip naked in front of the police! these and more, but like Energizer batteries, they just keep on going!
These are only some of the experiences of Malaysia's 'Reformis'; the spearhead made-up of mostly PKR supporters from the Bukit Bintang Division of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory. Their names are numerous but from the heart and their antics, they define the meaning of 'struggle' and pure unadulterated REFORMASI!
Yes, these are the people PKR and the opposition rely on in the midst of any demonstrations. and these are the same people who rush to protect the Pakatan leaders in times of need. Whether from the unintended Kesas rally where one was shot to the head with a gas cannister, to the Bersih Rally where many were water-cannoned in the Masjid Jamek compound, they are at the forefront of the people.
Fond and sour memories could still be recollected from their lives. I personally remember when Allahyarham Tan were still around, amusing us with his jokes in the usual loghat utara. My friend, you will always have a place in our hearts and how I wish you can see us bashing BN and capturing 5 states bro. U the man!
I would like to express my utmost salutations and respect to the Reformis. May Allah SWT guide you and may the light of struggle never fade in your hearts.
REFORMASI!
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