‘The scenario brewing there could be one where the Umno supreme council suspends the entire state leadership and appoints a bigwig from the central leadership to be the acting head.'

On BN rebels move to oust Terengganu MB

Frank Xroy: Terengganu MB Menteri Besar Ahmad Said, should take a leaf from what happened in the Perak assembly and seek an audience with the sultan to dissolve the state assembly in case this ruckus created by Umno assembly persons continues.

This is clearly a move by the new powers-that-be in Umno to test the resolve of the MB and the sultan, for it was the sultan who appointed Ahmad Said in place of Idris Jusoh who was the official Umno choice.

The scenario brewing could be one where the Umno supreme council suspends the entire state leadership and appoints a bigwig from the central leadership to be the acting head.

After which that person would be made to approach the sultan who is now also the King.

My advice to Ahmad Said is to get the assembly persons back in line or to seek an appointment with the sultan to dissolve the assembly.

Hold new elections for that way, we'd see the return of PAS to Terengganu for sure.

Observer: Despite speculations that Ahmad Said's position as menteri besar of Terengganu is untenable, he still looks pretty secure in his job.

The only way to remove a MB is if he resigns or loses a vote of no confidence. He cannot be sacked by his party or the sultan.

In the 32-seat assembly, the 10 absent BN assembly persons do no have the majority. Even if another three join them as speculated, there is still no majority.

Given the numbers, a vote of no confidence can only be passed if the eight opposition assembly persons support it.

Whether they will vote for it or not depends on whether there is a possibility of dissolving the assembly if the MB loses the vote.

As in Perak, the palace's intention is sometimes known beforehand.

If there is no possibility of dissolution, why should the opposition assist in a change of MB? They may as well sit back and enjoy the show as Umno weakens through infighting.

If there is such a possibility, a vote will not be taken as PAS may clinch the state in snap elections.

On Altantuya murder: 'They will not hang'

Abang Hamzah: The Malaysian judiciary and the police never cease to amaze us.

When an accused made inference to the existence of a ‘higher authority' from whom money to complete the job would have derived, wouldn't the prosecution be at least curious to get to the bottom of things?

While it could be obvious to the people that the two accused received the order to kill from a mastermind, who is still at large, it's not so to the police!

Why have the police not been able to investigate the matter fully? It seems there was ‘selective prosecution' or a lack of will by the prosecutors in this case.

It either goes to show that our justice system is still unable to mete out justice or the elements of an invisible hand are still with us.

The lingering question on people's minds is whose hand is it?

On Indian groups want more cabinet posts for MIC

Yuvan: Why only three ministers and five deputies? What is the logic behind asking for three-plus-five? Why not five-plus-ten? Oh, come on, don't be ridiculous.

MIC could not and did not do its job when it had some strength in Parliament. Its leaders did not have the guts and determination to fight for the rights of the Indian community.

And now, suddenly, they seem to have woken up from their deep slumber and want increased representation in the Cabinet in order to get back the Indian community's support for the BN government.

It just does not make any sense. Which comes first - to ask the government for more or to get more support from the community? Either way the party is not going to ‘achieve' much.

MIC is in a real quandary now. All its leaders have a lot of soul-searching to do.

By the way, what is this ‘Prima'? They claim to have been ‘recognised' from 2007. If so, where were they ‘hiding' during the 2008 general elections? Why the sudden interest in MIC affairs?

HJ Angus: It should not matter a hoot if we have honourable men and women in the cabinet provided the government displays a fair sense of justice and equality for all citizens.

As a Eurasian minority under the disparaging ‘Others' race category in forms (for which I sometimes enter ‘Human') I really do not care about the racial composition of the cabinet.

To me even if the members are all Chinese or Indian, if they are capable and can deliver the goods most of the time, it should be all right.

But Indian groups want more cabinet posts for the MIC as if having more members can achieve better results.

If the top leaders are not fair nor just, it really will not matter much. This racist stance implies that only the MIC is capable of looking after the interests of Indians.

P Dev Anand Pillai: Why must MIC feel that it has been given an inferior ministry in the cabinet? Why can't it think of it as a blessing in disguise to get as many Indian youths as possible employed?

The Human Resources Ministry must take it upon itself - since it is now being led by a senior MIC leader - to reach out to the Indian youths who are more inclined towards the underworld.

Start standing up as an equal to Umno instead of just sulking that there has been no mention of the Works Ministry being given to the MIC.

The people want the MIC to start questioning and demanding for equal rights and by doing this you will create leaders who are respected and with that, comes the votes.

On Samy: Party's CWC to discuss 'pullout' issue

Ali Rusty Ong: Why stop at giving up cabinet posts? Why not leave BN? Each electoral seat BN allocates to MIC means one less seat for Umno.

Every post, however insignificant, given to you means a post less for Umno. If you want important posts, just leave BN and stand on your own at the next elections.

When you win and form the next government on your own, then every important cabinet post, including the PM's post will belong to you.

Mathew Alex: Whether the MIC is in or out of the current cabinet does not mean anything to the average Indian.

MIC, you are a goner. Go quietly into the night if you can. Bye, bye.

On Zambry vs Speaker: Federal Court to hear case

Panji Alam: Avoid mulling over the legal or constitutional arguments relating to the power grab in Perak.

Nizar will not win the battle. Accept the fact that the government's machinery will not allow it.

However, remember that the ‘rakyat' is the final judge and jury over the matter, and in 2012/13, they will pass judgment.

The party that keeps fighting through a ‘civil' movement; keeps on airing their views and remains relevant will not be ignored at the end.

Don't ever lose the voice or get muddled in pointless fights.

On Bkt Gantang: Lessons for BN, Pakatan

Ho Kin Chai: In my view, the 5% increase in Malay votes might be attributed to Umno's campaign strategy of labelling Pakatan and Nizar as anti-Sultan or anti-Malay.

As reflected by the higher percentage of support from older Malay voters, these older folks might have supported the Umno candidate as indirect support for the Malay royalty which was under attack after Sultan Azlan Shah dismissed former MB Nizar.

On 'A new government to serve One Malaysia'

Malaysian Enquirer: Is PM Najib merely stating his personal vision of ‘1 Malaysia' or is it an Umno position? Or is it a shared Barisan Nasional vision?

At least for now, is it more of a vision or a slogan? Has he shared it with anyone to obtain feedback before announcing it? If yes, who were involved?

Beyond rhetoric, what are the detailed action plans for a grand vision like his?

Whether a vision is noble, visionary and inspiring, it would depend on how this vision is ultimately defined, and also the detailed ingredients of vision would be need to made explicitly known.

The nation awaits with bated breath!