Fabrication

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?

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!

"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?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Haris Ibrahim's arrest

9.17am 9May08 - update read Rocky's Bru

At 9.29pm, I received a text message from Shanghai Fish that my blogger friend, Haris Ibrahim of the People's Parliament was arrested while lighting a candle alone in Dataran Merdeka.

I was supposed to join him...


Well, I managed to speak to Haris at about 9.51pm, just a minute ago, he said he has been released... Thank God!

Keris, Hisham and Najib Tun Razak

It is good to be home after being away for slightly more than a week.

Access to internet was deprived since I was living in a friend's new apartment in Beijing. Due to her busy schedule, she has yet to install the broadband service.

Well, just read about Hisham's apology this morning. I think it is a good beginning, although undignified by the qualification. I am sure he was under tremendous pressure to do so, but who cares?

To me, there is nothing wrong about wielding a Keris. But in what context, and, atmosphere a Keris is wielded, makes a difference. I need not elaborate.

About Keris, I believe there is one more person who must apologise. His apology, I reckon would be more important than that of Hishamuddin's.

He is none other than our Deputy Prime Minister, or Prime Minister in waiting, Najib Tun Razak.

I remember vividly in 1987, Najib wielded a Keris, and said, he wanted that Keris to be soaked in Chinese blood. And I wonder now, have we all forgotten that? has he forgotten that? Why is it no one asks for his apology?

How could we have a deputy prime minister who wants his own people's blood? How could we, reasonably expect him to take care of us?

As for me, Najib MUST NOT be our prime minister. To me, he is evil.

As I have said, my blog was never intended to be political, this shall remain so. Nonetheless, I feel compelled to remind all Malaysians, how thirsty Najib was in 1987 for the Chinese blood.

Apologise, he must.

Sassy MP

Teresa Kok calls herself a Sassy MP

Free Dictionary describes Sassy as

1. Rude and disrespectful; impudent.

2. Lively and spirited; jaunty.

3. Stylish; chic

I just wonder which one does Teresa think she belongs to ;-)

Na.... I was just trying to be coy. Thought it is quite cute when someone calls herself sassy!
Me meant no harm....

Jalan Gelenggang

A year ago, a little restaurant along Jalan Gelenggang in Damansara Heights was ordered by DBKL to close down. They sent 3 big trucks and about 30 personnel to do the job.

This happened despite numerous appeals to the DBKL Town Planning Department.

According to Puan Fajariah Bt. Sulaiman of the Town Planning Department, the restaurant has caused traffic congestion along Jalan Gelenggang. Hence, they will not approve any restaurant along Jalan Gelenggang and Lorong Dungun. This despite, the area was zoned for commercial use.

The owner of the little restaurant wrote to the director of Town Planning, Tuan Hj. Mahadi bin Che Ngah and invited him to send his officers to be stationed at the restaurant, to find out for themselves, if the customers indeed caused traffic congestion.

Alas, no response. You know, they were not interested. They had their mind made up.

It is understood by all those who reside or work around that area, the traffic congestion along Jalan Gelenggang and Jalan Dungun was caused, predominantly by the college buses and parents’ cars who would simply just double or triple park, waiting to pick up the students or their kids who study in Help Institute University, located right opposite the little restaurant.

When this issue was raised with Town Planning Department, it turned to their deaf ears.

I was told by the owner of that little restaurant, on that fated day, he asked the lead officer Puan Fajariah, who was present at the scene, what about the other few restaurants along Lorong Dungun? Would she dare close them down since a Tun’s son owns one of them, the other a Datuk’s son? She replied, “Tun tak Tun, kena tutup juga” (Tun or no Tun, must close down)

She said those 2 other restaurants would be closed by the end of March 2007.

Today, the 2 restaurants are still happily running business. One of them will blast loud music on some weekends, causing such stress to the residents around that area.

Oh ya, there is a new restaurant being set up since closure of the little one.

You know what, the traffic around there is worst then ever.

I guess, it makes a difference whether you are a Tun or Datuk!

Ismail Sabri Yaakop for Youth Chief?

Little bird told me KJ has asked Youth and Sports Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob to go for the Youth Chief post in UMNO.

I don't know.
Just wait and see.

KJ is a smart guy, he knows he can't go for it himself, he will surely lose.

NRD - follow up

The fiasco in NRD was resolved with the help of the chief secretary to the Government. Hey, I have to say our chief secretary is impressively efficient and committed.

News is that the officer was transferred due to the incident. To be honest, I am disturbed and perplexed at the decision.
Should he be punished? I think not.
The fault, in my humble opinion, lies with the “policy maker”.
It is very often I notice that various public policies were announced over a social function, picked up by newsmen and published in the newspapers the next day. I often wonder whether they are policies or directives at all. So very often, they can’t stand the test of time or the test of reasonableness. Such policies also seem to have been made arbitrarily and without deliberation. They ended up being the general laughing stocks.
A quick check on the relevant department website also reveals that they fail to make full use of their website to make public their policies or directives. You see? Even if I do not wish to question the rational behind the said policy, I wouldn’t have known it if I do not go all the way to the department!
I also quickly surfed on Singapore Immigration website. Tell you, there is vast difference. You can tell, that one is from a developed nation. It even gives details of the photograph requirement, tell you when are the peak hours to avoid… Their website serves the purpose, not just a fashion.

Seriously, our public policies makers should not simply utter a so call policy as and when they like. All policies should have gone through proper deliberation.

National Registration Department

R: Selamat petang, encik. Saya nak buat MyKad.
KL: Tak boleh lah.
R: Mengapa?
KL: Pasal rambut kamu bukan warna original.
R: Eh, sejak bila rambut saya mesti warna original supaya nak buat MyKad?
KL: Memang gitu lah.
R: Tapi mak saya, rambut dia putih, masa dia buat MyKad, dia pun dye rambut dia hitam. Lagipun, kamu ingat rambut Perdana Menteri warna original ke?
KP: Cik, memang itu directive kita.
R: Kalau macam itu, saya nak sekeping directive bertulis.
KP: Eh, ikut ajalah directive kita, nak cabar pulak
KL: Tak apa lah, saya bagi sekeping nanti.
R: Saya bukan nak cabar, nak tahu aja.
KL: Tak apa, kamu tungu sebentar, saya bagi karang.

After about 20 mins, still no sign KL was going to get me a copy, I requested to see an officer.

Officer came about 10 mins later. A nice, soft spoken guy from East Malaysia. The first impression was good.

O: What is the problem?
R: The problem is your guys said I can’t make my ID because I must have my original hair colour.
O: That is true.
R: Oh ya? Why is such a rule? I have asked for a copy of such directive. But they can’t produce.
O: We can’t give you, it is P&C, for internal use only.
R: What, you have a directive to the public that is supposed to be a secret?
O: Yes.
R: This is bizarre.
O: (silent)
R: So, I have to wait for months or a year for my hair to outgrow the dye and have a hair cut before I come? That is the only way I can get back my original colour.
O: you can go and dye your hair now.
R: But you said I must have my original hair colour? I don’t even know the exact original hair colour to dye.
O: Don’t lie lah…. You can dye black or dark brown.
R: But you said original colour. If “black or dark brown” it is still no original colour.
O: Asian has to be black or dark brown
O: I tell you, you can go downstairs saloon, buy a spray, cost you less than RM10, spray the front oni, then we take your photo, after dat, you can wash your spray.
R: That is ridiculous, you said must have original colour, now you said, I can spray the front only. In that case, I better wear a wig for picture.
O: Oh, the polis will catch you.
R: Really?

I rest my case.

waiting to exhale

Waiting to exhale, just wait.