It feels right to help people who are drowning. Helping people doesn't exhaust me. It frustrates and disgusts me to realise that some rich people in my circle are trying to convince me to enjoy my privilege and stay in my place on the yacht. Their cruelty is beyond imagination. I'm gutted.

I’m ready to use my PINK gun! 😠
#LAWAN
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Does it frustrates you when you watch our Government in Parliament? 😫😫😫

ISU BERKENAAN KES KEGANASAN TERHADAP KANAK-KANAK - #JusticeForBella

1. Baru-baru ini kita digemparkan dengan insiden menyayat hati melibatkan seorang kanak-kanak perempuan berusia 13 tahun - Adik Bella yang menghidap Sindrom Down dilaporkan di dera dengan kejam di sebuah kondominium di Wangsa Maju pada 24 Jun.

2. Saya berdukacita apabila tindakan kejam dan tidak masuk akal seperti ini masih berlaku. Melindungi kanak-kanak merupakan tanggungjawab besar apatah lagi melibatkan kanak-kanak istimewa.

3. Dengan hanya mengenakan hukuman yang lebih ketat tidak akan dapat menyelesaikan isu ini. Pihak berwajib dan agensi yang berkaitan mesti berkerjasama dengan satu solusi agar perkara ini tidak berulang. Keganasan melibatkan kanak-kanak mesti dihentikan daripada berlaku. Jika tiada tindakan dilakukan, mangsa akan terus menderita.

4. Masyarakat perlu memainkan peranan untuk mengambil sikap ambil tahu tentang apa yang berlaku di sekeliling mereka. Menjadi tanggungjawab kita semua untuk melaporkan kepada pihak berwajib jika berlaku salah laku melibatkan kanak-kanak. Kerajaan juga telah memperkenalkan talian 'hotline' untuk melaporkan perkara ini seperti Talian Kasih dan Teledera.
Setiap kanak-kanak adalah tanggungjawab kita.

AINIE HAZIQAH
EXCO Srikandi BERSATU Malaysia
Ketua Wanita Muda Negara

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PRESS STATEMENT: Violence Against Children - #JusticeForBella

1. The recent horrific abuse case concerning Adik Bella with Down Syndrome at a condominium in Wangsa Maju on June 24th has triggered anger to the public.

2. It baffles and frustrates me to see that cases like this are still happening so rampantly. Caring and safeguarding for a child implies great responsibilities especially special needs children.

3. Stiffer penalties alone will not be able to stop child abuse. It is important for the government and relevant agencies alike to join forces and find solutions that can address the problem fundamentally. We must stop domestic violence from happening at home and at social welfare home/centres. We must no longer stay silent on this matter. The more you stay silent, the victims will continue to suffer in silence longer.

4. It is very important for the public to always be aware of what is going on in their neighbourhoods and report any information on abuse and crimes by contacting the police or head over to any nearby police station. You can also contact Malaysia's child abuse hotline - Talian Kasih and call Teledera to report. Remember, every child matters.

AINIE HAZIQAH
EXCO Srikandi BERSATU Malaysia
Ketua Wanita Muda Negara

The third instalment of short films I made over the past semester in New York.

I came up with the idea for the film amidst the height of allegations and testimonials against Harvey Weinstein. I think it's appropriate to share this with you guys on Youtube, especially now, with the Eden Ang saga going on (more on my instagram story highlights @wordweed). This should hit close to home, ya'll. This matters, and all of you girls who have been messaging me and telling me about your personal experience dealing with predators like him (and some, of him), thank you for speaking up. Don't stop. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movement has no geographical borders.

In the making of this film, I made it a point to show how mundane and unceremonious sexual abuse often is. It is quiet and cruel. There are no tears, no crying, no police. Mostly shock, often frozen in an attempt to process it - and a whole string of self-doubt and blame. No one ever deserves to feel so fundamentally disrespected and violated.

It frustrates me to no end that we as Singaporeans are quick to embrace the conveniences of being liberal and ~Western~, but harbour such a distinct fear of speaking up and calling for change. I get it. I think many Singaporeans don't speak up about sexual abuse, assault or harassment precisely because of the unwanted attention and the (..........) quickness to blame, shame, mock or even question the victim. Look what's happening with the Eden Ang situation, right. Look at his comments - people making fun of both of them, people yelling personal attacks at each other, ugh. I don't know why we cannot have a civilised, mature and sincere conversation about this. Why we don't want to listen. Why we either choose to deny its existence, pray that we don't encounter it, or support someone blindly just because it's difficult to admit to ourselves that we may be wrong about who we thought we knew. Case after case, you see predators with no remorse or shame for their acts- only expressions of hurt and anger for people calling them out. That's fucking bullshit. It's never too late to make noise, so do it. Make noise. Don't do them a favour by keeping your pretty little mouths shut, and speak standing up. I've got your back!

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Hi guys!

I wrote this song specifically because I would like to publicly appreciate Mr Lee Kuan Yew for all that he has done for the country. He is literally the reason why Singapore is where it is today & I believe in giving honour where honour is due.

He has been getting a lot of unnecessary hate recently on the internet, and it really frustrates me how much some people (youths especially) are just purely ungrateful & ignorant. A few of my friends who share the same spirit as I do just ran with this project to really appreciate Mr Lee for who he is. If you share the same spirit as we do, share this video and let him know that there are a lot of us who do appreciate him for all that he has done.

Mr Lee, if you're reading this, I would like you to know that you are appreciated and celebrated, and there are a lot of youths here that really treasures you. We recognise your work and we want to thank you for all that you've done.

Thank you for believing in Singapore, in dreaming big and large for Singapore. Because you first had a dream, we all can dream to achieve greater things.

Once again, thank you for all that you've done. #TYMrLee #WeLoveLionCity #LoveSg

Love & light,
Dominic Chin

Lyrics:
[Verse]
This Is My Home
A place filled with peace and security
A place that would not have come so far that easily.
If it wasn't because you first believed.

This is my life
A life of comfort and joy
A life that would not have been achieved easily.
If it wasn't because you first believed.

[Chorus]
I can spread my wings and reach for the sky
I know, I'm safe here to fly.
Because you first dreamed, and made it a reality.
I can dream and dream to achieve.

[Verse 2]
Your voice came forth,
and made the change against all odds.
A nation you've built with sweat and tears
And it is because you first believed.

[Chorus]
I can spread my wings and reach for the sky
I know, I'm safe here to fly.
Because you first dreamed, and made it a reality.
I can dream and dream to achieve.

[Bridge]
This peace and this harmony did not come free
You did not fight in vain.
Through your hard work and faith,
you brought a new change
Now we see this nation strong and free!

[Chorus]
I can spread my wings and reach for the sky
I know, I'm safe here to fly.
Because you first dreamed, and made it a reality.
I can dream and dream to achieve.

And dream to achieve.

Because you first dreamed and made it a reality,
Now we can dream and dream to achieve.