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I appreciate that PAS alone is challenging the Peaceful Assembly Bill by way of a judicial review whereas their partners PKR & DAP are observing silence.

It has already been tabled but yet to be enacted.

The intention is right, but intention alone will not suffice when the whole attempt could be a futile process.

PAS should consult their lawyers and understand how far Article 4 of the Malaysian Constitution stretches.

Umno may seem stupid at times but they know their business i.e. politics.

I, like any other Malaysian, am game for this venture, but realise that that probably nothing will happen. It's rhetoric as usual, be it Umno or Pakatan.

We have a unicameral Parliament with a first past the post system.

However the separation of powers is tainted and we have administrative laws like this PA Bill that is massaged through.

The scope for ventilation of matters of legitimate public concern and public declaration in support of accountability is a vital task for the courts and other public entities charged with finding a legal resolution for infringement of human and moral rights.

But how possible is this in Malaysia, when we don't participate other than venting our own individual frustrations, without a concern for the community - irrespective of our origins?

Now I am sure you are wondering what is the message or the clarion call here.

Well there is neither - but think how individually you can contribute.

The root of law is married to justice. When there is a grievance there is a remedy if only we can act in unity and accept it.

So can the PA Bill can be booted out? Your guess is as good as mine when political will is opposed to public will.

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