Using sanitary pads for party protest tone-deaf stunt
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RakyatBangkit0202: To the Negeri Sembilan DAP Veterans Club - your protest using sanitary pads as masks is not clever, symbolic, or brave. It's a disgrace.
You've insulted the dignity of women, trivialised period poverty, and weaponised a basic necessity to make a political point.
Leadership demands integrity, not cheap theatrics.
Malaysia deserves better than this kind of tone-deaf stunt.
If you want to fight for local representation, do it with respect, not by mocking the lived realities of millions of women.
GrayEagle1207: Why so sensitive about everything? It's a disposable commodity. Why equate it to something that demands respect?
If they used toilet paper to wrap up their face, would that be an issue too? Deemed insulting to Egyptians? Or an insult to anyone without access to toilet paper?
Yes, plenty of people go without necessities, food included. What about those DAP events hosted, tonnes of food are wasted and thrown away?
Will DAP Women chief Teo Nie Ching protest against food wastage during political events?
It's a protest. People will do imbecilic things. As long as they don't harm others.
Watch how feminists protest in Europe and the US by insulting their male counterparts and their body parts publicly.
Or in Malaysia, protesters beat up effigies, stuff kangkong and so on.
If Teo and friends feel very strongly about protest methods, suggest re-examining laws governing protests and allowable conduct.
In the end, everything will be deemed sensitive, and any form of public expression will be deemed offensive.
Die with memories, not dreams: The shame and stigma surrounding menstruation are perpetuated not by society alone, but by individuals like Teo who irresponsibly politicise a natural biological process.
Comparing menstrual pads to political dissent is not only absurd, but it also reflects a deeply flawed mindset of yours.
As a man, I reject such associations outright. Menstruation is a natural function, not a symbol of rebellion or disgrace.
If anyone feels shame in discussing sanitary pads, it stems from their prejudices, not from the reality of women's health.
Stop projecting personal political discomfort onto others and distorting what should be treated with respect and normalcy.
WhiteLion7734: These groans are focused on the form, not the substance.
And to say they were wasting "large quantities" of sanitary pads is clearly an exaggeration, if the photo showing the protest is anything to go by.
For goodness' sake, focus on the crux of the matter - a Johorean appointed as senator representing Negeri Sembilan.
Most DAP leaders are keeping mum. Are they bankrupt of words when the situation calls for it?
KK Voter: What about the issue they raised? Disagreeing with the way they raised it without addressing the issue itself is just deflecting.
For the record, I don't disagree with you - their method was crude and unbecoming.
I don't agree with the veterans or their protest, I don't even care about the issue, but DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke's justification of using the country's Constitution as an excuse is completely illogical, as this is clearly an internal party matter.
Dr Suresh Kumar: Who gave these old men the idea of using sanitary pads as a way to express their dissatisfaction?
There are many other ways to show their disappointment.
Why choose a method that demeans women?
GP2025: Those masks were gross. It should never happen again.
But their grievances are real, and if Loke does not give them due attention, don't be surprised if the support behind them falls away, and it will be all Loke's doing.
Ignore your party supporters and you'll be asking for trouble.
Rukun_Negara: A low-class act by a bunch of chauvinistic veterans who have tarnished their party's image.
Perhaps a more sincere way to apologise is to quit the party, gracefully.
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YOURSAY | 'There are many other ways to show disappointment.' DAP Women slams use of sanitary pads in intra-party dispute N Sembilan DAP Veterans Club sorry over 'sanitary pad mask' protest Loke chides DAP veterans for 'highly insensitive' sanitary pad protest RakyatBangkit0202: To the Negeri Sembilan DAP Veterans Club - your protest using sanitary pads as masks is not clever, symbolic, or brave. It's a disgrace. You've insulted the dignity of women, trivialised period poverty, and weaponised a basic necessity to make a political point. Leadership demands integrity, not cheap theatrics. Malaysia deserves better than this kind of tone-deaf stunt. If you want to fight for local representation, do it with respect, not by mocking the lived realities of millions of women. GrayEagle1207: Why so sensitive about everything? It's a disposable commodity. Why equate it to something that demands respect? If they used toilet paper to wrap up their face, would that be an issue too? Deemed insulting to Egyptians? Or an insult to anyone without access to toilet paper? Yes, plenty of people go without necessities, food included. What about those DAP events hosted, tonnes of food are wasted and thrown away? Will DAP Women chief Teo Nie Ching protest against food wastage during political events? It's a protest. People will do imbecilic things. As long as they don't harm others. Watch how feminists protest in Europe and the US by insulting their male counterparts and their body parts publicly. Or in Malaysia, protesters beat up effigies, stuff kangkong and so on. If Teo and friends feel very strongly about protest methods, suggest re-examining laws governing protests and allowable conduct. In the end, everything will be deemed sensitive, and any form of public expression will be deemed offensive. Die with memories, not dreams: The shame and stigma surrounding menstruation are perpetuated not by society alone, but by individuals like Teo who irresponsibly politicise a natural biological process. Comparing menstrual pads to political dissent is not only absurd, but it also reflects a deeply flawed mindset of yours. As a man, I reject such associations outright. Menstruation is a natural function, not a symbol of rebellion or disgrace. If anyone feels shame in discussing sanitary pads, it stems from their prejudices, not from the reality of women's health. Stop projecting personal political discomfort onto others and distorting what should be treated with respect and normalcy. WhiteLion7734: These groans are focused on the form, not the substance. And to say they were wasting "large quantities" of sanitary pads is clearly an exaggeration, if the photo showing the protest is anything to go by. For goodness' sake, focus on the crux of the matter - a Johorean appointed as senator representing Negeri Sembilan. Most DAP leaders are keeping mum. Are they bankrupt of words when the situation calls for it? KK Voter: What about the issue they raised? Disagreeing with the way they raised it without addressing the issue itself is just deflecting. For the record, I don't disagree with you - their method was crude and unbecoming. I don't agree with the veterans or their protest, I don't even care about the issue, but DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke's justification of using the country's Constitution as an excuse is completely illogical, as this is clearly an internal party matter. Dr Suresh Kumar: Who gave these old men the idea of using sanitary pads as a way to express their dissatisfaction? There are many other ways to show their disappointment. Why choose a method that demeans women? GP2025: Those masks were gross. It should never happen again. But their grievances are real, and if Loke does not give them due attention, don't be surprised if the support behind them falls away, and it will be all Loke's doing. Ignore your party supporters and you'll be asking for trouble. Rukun_Negara: A low-class act by a bunch of chauvinistic veterans who have tarnished their party's image. Perhaps a more sincere way to apologise is to quit the party, gracefully. The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. Only paying subscribers can post comments. In the past year, Malaysiakinians have posted over 100,000 comments. Join the Malaysiakini community and help set the news agenda. Subscribe comments are compiled to reflect the views of Malaysiakini subscribers on matters of public interest. Malaysiakini does not intend to represent these views as fact.
