After 3 long weeks, why wouldn't the police release the police report lodged by Saiful Bukhari Azlan against Anwar Ibrahim?
By the way this simple thing is handled by our police, it is no wonder that the public has judged the government and the police are guilty of fabricating evidence against Anwar Ibrahim, and that the allegation was concocted.
Yes, I never like Anwar, especially so, before his previous arrest, but I do believe Anwar has been unjustly treated by the police and the government in the current allegation.
One can't blame Anwar for not wanting to give DNA test, can you?
On the police's refusal to release the police report, has the Bar Council not make any statement condemning such an act?
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Hello French people, stay at home this Sunday, OK?
Email contents circulated to the French nationals in Malaysia yesterday:
L’opposition malaisienne prévoit d’organiser une manifestation dimanche 6
juillet à partir de 9h00 à Padang Timur (près du Amcorp Mall), Petaling
Jaya. La circulation sur la "Federal Highway" pourrait être perturbée.
Il est recommandé aux Français de se tenir à l’écart de cette manifestation.
Ne répondez pas à ce message, cette adresse ne sert qu'à effectuer des
envois et n'est pas régulièrement relevée.
Pour toute question, consultez notre site Internet (www.ambafrance-my.org)
ou contactez vos interlocuteurs habituels à l'Ambassade.
Basically, they informed the French here in Malaysia of the planned demonstration in Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya this Sunday, and, asked them French to avoid the protest. [I know I know, it has now been relocated to Kelana Jaya]
If you know the French embassies (wherever they are based), they don't usually issue statement like this. And if there is one, the French will know that it is a "warning" or a "high degree alert", and will not take it lightly.
Do they smell trouble? Or do they have intelligent information you and I do not have?
Take care!
L’opposition malaisienne prévoit d’organiser une manifestation dimanche 6
juillet à partir de 9h00 à Padang Timur (près du Amcorp Mall), Petaling
Jaya. La circulation sur la "Federal Highway" pourrait être perturbée.
Il est recommandé aux Français de se tenir à l’écart de cette manifestation.
Ne répondez pas à ce message, cette adresse ne sert qu'à effectuer des
envois et n'est pas régulièrement relevée.
Pour toute question, consultez notre site Internet (www.ambafrance-my.org)
ou contactez vos interlocuteurs habituels à l'Ambassade.
Basically, they informed the French here in Malaysia of the planned demonstration in Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya this Sunday, and, asked them French to avoid the protest. [I know I know, it has now been relocated to Kelana Jaya]
If you know the French embassies (wherever they are based), they don't usually issue statement like this. And if there is one, the French will know that it is a "warning" or a "high degree alert", and will not take it lightly.
Do they smell trouble? Or do they have intelligent information you and I do not have?
Take care!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
"I am not a politician and I am not running for any post. I am just a wife of a politician,"
"I do not want to address unnecessary issues. I have many other bigger things to attend to for the people and the nation,"
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, was quoted to have said the above in her denial to the claim that she had link with the death of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu.
It takes her a long time to come out to deny such renewed accusation, in light of Raja Petra's statutory declaration, yet so contradictory.
What are the big things that a Malaysian politician's wife has to attend to for the people and the nation? Or, is she in deed a de facto Minister of some sort?
"I do not want to address unnecessary issues. I have many other bigger things to attend to for the people and the nation,"
Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, was quoted to have said the above in her denial to the claim that she had link with the death of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu.
It takes her a long time to come out to deny such renewed accusation, in light of Raja Petra's statutory declaration, yet so contradictory.
What are the big things that a Malaysian politician's wife has to attend to for the people and the nation? Or, is she in deed a de facto Minister of some sort?
Friday, June 27, 2008
A sad day, again!
This is the press release by the president of Malaysian Bar:
PRESS RELEASE
The Judicial Appointments Commission: Hopes Dashed?
On 17 April 2008, the Prime Minister received a standing ovation from hundreds of lawyers after he made two long-awaited announcements, namely, that the Judges who were dismissed or suspended in the 1988 crisis would be compensated and that the Government would set up a Judicial Appointments Commission.
The first issue of the 1988 crisis appears to have been resolved between the Government and the individual Judges concerned. What remains outstanding on this is the legal review into the 1988 crisis which has been undertaken by a panel appointed by Lawasia, International Bar Association, Transparency International and the Malaysian Bar, and which should release its findings in the near future.
The first meaningful step towards Judicial Reform has thus taken place.
However, the second and vital step of the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission has stalled. The Bar fails to understand why. There was an expectation that only the “nuts and bolts” of the Judicial Appointments Commission remained to be worked out. After all, the other principal stakeholders, that is, the Attorney General and the Judiciary, had welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement on the setting up of a Judicial Appointments Commission. Even the Royal Commission into the “Lingam Tape” recommended that such a commission be set up.
We therefore assumed that in principle, everyone agreed on the obvious need for a Judicial Appointments Commission.
But is that the case?
Are all the stakeholders in the Administration of Justice ad idem (like-minded) on this issue? Are they all committed to the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission or is there some reluctance somewhere? It was reported that some members of cabinet need persuasion about the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Who are these members?
More importantly, what are their objections?
It is only if all parties make their concerns known either to each other or publicly, that they can be addressed and debated. Everyone is entitled to their views but openly discussing and debating them will allow for a well thought through model to emerge. The concern is that there may be stumbling blocks simply because there are those who do not want the Judicial Appointments Commission to see the light of day.
The public is entitled to know who is objecting to the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission and why.
The Malaysian Bar has a genuine fear that the Judicial Appointments Commission will share the same fate as that of the IPCMC, which has also stalled. We understand that much discussion of these views goes on “behind the scenes”. Perhaps it is time to have open discussions of such matters of national interest so that those who lobby for a particular point of view are made accountable for that point of view.
A definite timetable must be set by the Government to show its commitment to the Judicial Appointments Commission and its resolve in seeing it through.
The Malaysian Bar has made known its views. Our proposal for the Judicial Appointments Commission is available on our website. We are prepared to discuss our views publicly, hear other views, and arrive at a solution that serves the interests of the nation.
We trust that the promise and hope that moved us to rise to our feet on 17 April will not be dashed against the rocks. If so, it will be a colossal loss, not just to us but also to the nation.
PRESS RELEASE
The Judicial Appointments Commission: Hopes Dashed?
On 17 April 2008, the Prime Minister received a standing ovation from hundreds of lawyers after he made two long-awaited announcements, namely, that the Judges who were dismissed or suspended in the 1988 crisis would be compensated and that the Government would set up a Judicial Appointments Commission.
The first issue of the 1988 crisis appears to have been resolved between the Government and the individual Judges concerned. What remains outstanding on this is the legal review into the 1988 crisis which has been undertaken by a panel appointed by Lawasia, International Bar Association, Transparency International and the Malaysian Bar, and which should release its findings in the near future.
The first meaningful step towards Judicial Reform has thus taken place.
However, the second and vital step of the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission has stalled. The Bar fails to understand why. There was an expectation that only the “nuts and bolts” of the Judicial Appointments Commission remained to be worked out. After all, the other principal stakeholders, that is, the Attorney General and the Judiciary, had welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement on the setting up of a Judicial Appointments Commission. Even the Royal Commission into the “Lingam Tape” recommended that such a commission be set up.
We therefore assumed that in principle, everyone agreed on the obvious need for a Judicial Appointments Commission.
But is that the case?
Are all the stakeholders in the Administration of Justice ad idem (like-minded) on this issue? Are they all committed to the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission or is there some reluctance somewhere? It was reported that some members of cabinet need persuasion about the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Who are these members?
More importantly, what are their objections?
It is only if all parties make their concerns known either to each other or publicly, that they can be addressed and debated. Everyone is entitled to their views but openly discussing and debating them will allow for a well thought through model to emerge. The concern is that there may be stumbling blocks simply because there are those who do not want the Judicial Appointments Commission to see the light of day.
The public is entitled to know who is objecting to the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission and why.
The Malaysian Bar has a genuine fear that the Judicial Appointments Commission will share the same fate as that of the IPCMC, which has also stalled. We understand that much discussion of these views goes on “behind the scenes”. Perhaps it is time to have open discussions of such matters of national interest so that those who lobby for a particular point of view are made accountable for that point of view.
A definite timetable must be set by the Government to show its commitment to the Judicial Appointments Commission and its resolve in seeing it through.
The Malaysian Bar has made known its views. Our proposal for the Judicial Appointments Commission is available on our website. We are prepared to discuss our views publicly, hear other views, and arrive at a solution that serves the interests of the nation.
We trust that the promise and hope that moved us to rise to our feet on 17 April will not be dashed against the rocks. If so, it will be a colossal loss, not just to us but also to the nation.
It is disheartening, isn't it?
The personal interest of some cabinet members will be greatly affected by the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission, it has to be.
I am wondering, how now, our Prime Minister is going to explain this? After all, he has made public his "commitment" on the issue. Or, is he going to practice his usual elegant silence, hoping that this issue will die off one day?
Yes, people's memories are short!
The personal interest of some cabinet members will be greatly affected by the setting up of the Judicial Appointments Commission, it has to be.
I am wondering, how now, our Prime Minister is going to explain this? After all, he has made public his "commitment" on the issue. Or, is he going to practice his usual elegant silence, hoping that this issue will die off one day?
Yes, people's memories are short!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
flu flu
OK OK, you want to investigate the four onlookers caught unawares in the Bandar Mahkota Cheras (BMC) scuffle on the night of May 27, for attempted murder and rioting. Nothing wrong with that, since there may be sufficient ground for investigation.
But ACP Shakaruddin Che Mood, what about the 20 or so FRU personnel who were caught live on video beating up this poor chap? Don't you think the act caught on video, gives sufficient ground for an investigation on attempted murder on the poor chap too?
Or perhaps, you are suffering from flu, you are not thinking straight?
Think of your own child, ACP Shakaruddin, what if it is your own child who has been beaten by your abang adik in the force? What if it is your child who is lying in the sick bed of ICU?
Talk to your mum, I suggest, ACP Shakaruddin.
Oh yes, Mr. Deputy Minister Chor, you too, go talk to your mum.
But ACP Shakaruddin Che Mood, what about the 20 or so FRU personnel who were caught live on video beating up this poor chap? Don't you think the act caught on video, gives sufficient ground for an investigation on attempted murder on the poor chap too?
Or perhaps, you are suffering from flu, you are not thinking straight?
Think of your own child, ACP Shakaruddin, what if it is your own child who has been beaten by your abang adik in the force? What if it is your child who is lying in the sick bed of ICU?
Talk to your mum, I suggest, ACP Shakaruddin.
Oh yes, Mr. Deputy Minister Chor, you too, go talk to your mum.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Chor chor, what a chor
Our deputy Home Minister said we can't listen to one side of the story only. But, it seems, only he can.
It was reported in Malaysiakini that our Deputy Home Minister Chor Chee Heung explained that the police initially did not interfere with the scuffle between Bandar Mahkota Cheras residents and alleged thugs because they were waiting for back-up.... blah blah blah...
So, so, it seems he tried to justify the police's behavior too in beating up that poor chap of 21 years old?
It is no wonder and no surprise that our police forces behave the way they behave today. You have the whole government and the police chief justifying every wrongdoings on their behalves, what else do you need to do? How else do you expect them to conduct themselves?
So, we can't rely on Malaysiakini's report only. He can, Chor can rely on the "complete report" on the fracas prepared by the police. Is he blind? Is he stupid? Is he also asleep? I hope he wakes up soon, otherwise, when he wakes up, he can no longer find his seat in the Parliament.
It was reported in Malaysiakini that our Deputy Home Minister Chor Chee Heung explained that the police initially did not interfere with the scuffle between Bandar Mahkota Cheras residents and alleged thugs because they were waiting for back-up.... blah blah blah...
So, so, it seems he tried to justify the police's behavior too in beating up that poor chap of 21 years old?
It is no wonder and no surprise that our police forces behave the way they behave today. You have the whole government and the police chief justifying every wrongdoings on their behalves, what else do you need to do? How else do you expect them to conduct themselves?
So, we can't rely on Malaysiakini's report only. He can, Chor can rely on the "complete report" on the fracas prepared by the police. Is he blind? Is he stupid? Is he also asleep? I hope he wakes up soon, otherwise, when he wakes up, he can no longer find his seat in the Parliament.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Ezam & Umno
According to the Star's report on Friday, Ezam will soon rejoin UMNO.
Also reported that he will cease to head the anti-corruption NGO, Gerak, in preparation for his return to UMNO.
Aiya, of course lah, he has to resign from Gerak, how can he head an anti-corruption NGO if he decides to join the King of all Corruptions - UMNO? Mana boleh! TAK jadi lah!
It also says there is speculation that he may be appointed a senator after joining UMNO, and, with the same breath, it states that sources said, Ezam was content to be an ordinary member for a start. Eh eh, kalau benar, why must he resign from Gerak in preparation for joining UMNO. If it is only to be a ordinary member, no need to resign lah, he will have a lot of spare time, right?
Oops, of course, he has to resign, anti-corruption NGO does not jive well with UMNO's philosophy!
Also reported that he will cease to head the anti-corruption NGO, Gerak, in preparation for his return to UMNO.
Aiya, of course lah, he has to resign from Gerak, how can he head an anti-corruption NGO if he decides to join the King of all Corruptions - UMNO? Mana boleh! TAK jadi lah!
It also says there is speculation that he may be appointed a senator after joining UMNO, and, with the same breath, it states that sources said, Ezam was content to be an ordinary member for a start. Eh eh, kalau benar, why must he resign from Gerak in preparation for joining UMNO. If it is only to be a ordinary member, no need to resign lah, he will have a lot of spare time, right?
Oops, of course, he has to resign, anti-corruption NGO does not jive well with UMNO's philosophy!
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