8th Oct 2007

Dear Anil,

Thanks for your unexpected email. If you have visited my blog, then you will know why I have taken an interest in politics. At the same time, I have been greatly influenced by the popular Caribbean singer, Harry Belafonte who has been championing the rights of the coloured people in America, and believe you me he is very vocal in this respect even to the extent of criticizing President Bush. It may interest you to learn that I have applied to join the DAP and that my application has been accepted. As a matter of interest, the party is holding a press conference on Sunday the 14th of this month to publicize this matter. At last, I now have a platform to air my political views and I hope to do my part by campaigning for the party in the forthcoming general elections. It is rather unfortunate that most Malaysians are contented with their lives, and as such are happy to retain the status quo. All I can say is that these people are not far sighted enough and when they wake up from their slumber, it might just be too late. Keep up with the struggle Anil, for I strongly feel that we need a new government that treats all citizens equally as we are all bumiputras of this country, contrary to what umno tells you.

Yours sincerely,

Alfred Ho.