The Chairman of the Singapore Democratic Party along with other Singaporeans including popular blogger, Alex Au , crossed the causeway this past weekend to attend FFF 2008 in JB. They came to see Seelan Palay’s “One Nation Under Lee”, a movie that has been banned in Singapore. On Friday night, Seelan and Shafie, members of the band ‘Papsmear’ played their special brand of politically aware music at the official Opening Ceremony at the Tropical Inn. Seelan had brought along copies of the lyrics so everyone could sing along while Shafie banged to the beat on a card board drum. I think the crowd were most amused. And while the Malaysian government was violating it’s citizens’ rights by making a series of arrests under the ISA, the people of both countries present where exercising their democratic rights to free speech and open public debate – a positive exchange of experiences and ideas often lacking between the two nations. To read more about the event, check out a write up on the Singapore Democratic Party’s website Many thanks to everyone that came despite the rain and I hope to see you all again next year!