Arutchelvan: Honour Shahrul's sacrifice
The passing of former acting Bersih chairperson Shahrul Aman Saari is a solemn reminder of the courage and sacrifice of countless ordinary Malaysians - beaten and imprisoned but undeterred in pursuing the dream of a freer, fairer nation.
In a poignant reflection, PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan posed a burning question: Have the very hands that once ignited the flame of change now extinguished it?
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