Gerard Lourdesamy

Felda at risk with Indian move against palm oil

Felda at risk with Indian move against palm oil

LETTER | Mahathir is somewhat circumspect when it comes to China but with India, he thinks that they can be pushed around.

Is contempt of scandalising the court still relevant?

Is contempt of scandalising the court still relevant?

COMMENT | It is arguable whether this form of contempt is still in existence, or whether it has become obsolete.

Is our judiciary beyond redemption?

Is our judiciary beyond redemption?

COMMENT | Fundamental reforms to the selection, appointment and promotion of judges must be considered.

Whither the judiciary: Empowered arbiter or lame duck?

Whither the judiciary: Empowered arbiter or lame duck?

COMMENT | ‘Recent revelations about the dismal state of our judiciary are shocking and troubling.’

Why is Azmin Ali still engaging with PAS?

Why is Azmin Ali still engaging with PAS?

COMMENT | PKR should focus on securing S'gor for Harapan and capturing the federal gov't.

The Bar Council does not do politics

The Bar Council does not do politics

Motions to be debated at the AGM do not originate from the Bar Council but from members of the Bar.
Enough of political chicanery over the Royal Address

Enough of political chicanery over the Royal Address

COMMENT | The Agong was merely there to read out a speech written by the gov’t.
Justice has to be seen to be done

Justice has to be seen to be done

COMMENT | There is a perception among the public that the government only wants certain types of judges to be promoted.

Justice has to be seen to be done!

Justice has to be seen to be done!

I am constrained to respond to the comments made by the Chief Justice of the Federal Court at the recent ceremonial opening of the legal year that certainly merits debate and contemplation.
'A judgment neither fair nor impartial'

'A judgment neither fair nor impartial'

sivakumar being dragged abused manhandled by security unknown individual out perak state assembly chaos 070509 COMMENT A critique of the Court of Appeal decision on Sivakumar’s removal as speaker.
Is 1Malaysia just a catchy slogan?

Is 1Malaysia just a catchy slogan?

COMMENT The country's entire system, from the government to Parliament, the judiciary and EC, needs a complete overhaul.
Judiciary has changed the monarchy

Judiciary has changed the monarchy

judiciary gavel COMMENT There appeared to be two types of judges in this country - those who know the law and those who know the government.
Judicial shenanigans over stay order

Judicial shenanigans over stay order

Why transfer? Let Komathy hear Anwar's case

Why transfer? Let Komathy hear Anwar's case

How not to become the new BN

How not to become the new BN

Old allegiances and ways of thinking must change in tandem with the people who want to see a more open, democratic, vibrant and tolerant multiracial, multi-religious nation.
I disagree with Hindraf but... (Part 2)

I disagree with Hindraf but... (Part 2)

The contents of the Hindraf letter should be examined in a detached and objective manner. Lets be dispassionate about it.

I disagree with Hindraf but...

I disagree with Hindraf but...

new The contents of the Hindraf letter should be examined in a detached and objective manner. Lets be dispassionate about it.

The nation being held hostage by one party

The nation being held hostage by one party

Nov 10 will be remembered in the annals of this nation's history as the day when the people took power back from a despotic and ruthless regime that has long...
Rebuttal to minister in charge of chief justice

Rebuttal to minister in charge of chief justice

Give IPCMC a chance

Give IPCMC a chance

Police rejection of the proposed watchdog body only confirms fears that they have a great deal conceal from those whom they have sworn to protect and defend.
Pandering to our petty prejudices

Pandering to our petty prejudices

I am opposed to any amendment to Article 121 (1A) simply because it is too late to turn the clock back.
Arrest, detention doesnt presume guilt

Arrest, detention doesnt presume guilt

Are senior police officers so ignorant of the blatant abuse of police power in the 'nude ear-squats' case or are they in an awkward position of defending the indefensible?
Wronged Nepalese: Immigration dept should answer

Wronged Nepalese: Immigration dept should answer

The recent false imprisonment and whipping of the Nepalese migrant worker Mangal Bahadur Gurung has raised some serious questions about our entire criminal justice system.
Dr Ms attempt to enter West Bank absurd

Dr Ms attempt to enter West Bank absurd