Penang Gerakan strongly said NO to the political culture of using violence or threats to stop people from exercising their democratic rights. We condemn such threats and political culture.

Gerakan is against using or attempting to use violence to stop people from exercising their democratic rights or from carrying out their duties.

Apparently some people are using thugs and bad elements and such a practice is against the country’s political culture. We are a country which practices rule of law and does not allow any form of violence, verbally or physically.

In line with this dangerous trend, Gerakan is launching a Purple Ribbon campaign to show our concern. Purple Ribbon symbolizes anti-violence. The campaign was first launched in the United States to reduce social violence, community violence and school violence.

We want everyone to work together to fight violence.

by Penang Gerakan State Liaison Committee, Wanita and Youth