‘The various decisions of the courts in the Perak crisis from Day One represent a watershed event that will surpass the reverberations of the 1988 judicial crisis.'
On Zambry vs Sivakumar: Court revokes suspension
Concerned Citizen: With the federal court decision on the Perak speaker's actions, does this now mean that the decisions of the speaker of the Dewan Rakyat can also be challenged in court?
Can Gobind Singh Deo challenge his recent suspension order in court?
We have been set on a slippery slope. The various decisions of the courts in the Perak crisis from Day One represent a watershed event that will surpass the reverberations of the 1988 judicial crisis.
This is turning out to be more than just a judicial or constitutional crisis.
By ignoring or re-interpreting simple legal sense and constitutional provisions, it's very quickly plunging all institutions in the country into a hopeless abyss of chaos.
Have we crossed the line from the rule of law into rule by judicial fiat?
It's an utter shame that, after 52 years of independence, Malaysia's stability is no longer protected by the integrity of institutions or its constitution but instead relies on the courage of individuals and political manifestos.
This is what we get when we are led by politicians without statesmen material.
On 'Between the sultan and me'
Nik V: After reading the report, I realise that Mohd Nizar's only tactical mistake was in his approach which can be seen as condescending.
Unfortunately what is worse is that it would appear that pride got in the way when that decision was made that fateful day not to give the choice back to the people.
A true leader would have placed the will of the people above all else and that even includes one's self.
Siew Wah: It is a sad day for Malaysians and democracy to read this revelation.
What is even more sadder is that the penned the book 'Constitutional Monarchy, the Rule of Law and Good Governance' but he went against what he wrote.
Malaysians are not hopeful when the case comes up for hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court as the judiciary is well known to be compliant and pro-Umno.
Those living in Perak who believe in good governance and the rule of law should register their displeasure by wearing black arm bands.
John Tan:
It is highly unlikely for Paktan to win this 'war' in these times. There are enough examples thus far to show that all the cases relating to this crisis will be not be ruled in their favour.The public knows very well that justice has not been served and will be consciously reminded of this right till the next elections.
Pakatan would be wise to relinquish their efforts now and concentrate on building their rapport with the Perak citizens.
Be patient and when the time comes you will regain the ground which you have lost. It is only slightly another three years wait before a general elections beckons.
This is slightly over 1,000 days and all of us can wait for judgement day. Start the countdown now to the time of reckoning.
If you have performed your duties well as elected representatives, there would be no excuse for you not to regain the ground that you have temporarily lost now.
If they choose to continue with this fight, it is only them and the people that they serve that will suffer.
Most of us have waited 50 years for a change and we can wait a little longer. The PR elected representatives would be wise to be on their toes and not let the people down.
On Zambry: It was the sultan's decision
RR: BN and Umno think that Malaysians ie, the Malays, Chinese and Indians are fools all the time. The people in the kampung, estates and suburbs are well-informed now.
They want change and equitable development for all the needy and poor.
So Umno should advise the Sultan of Perak to dissolve the Perak assembly forthwith in the interests of the rakyat so that BN can test its popularity once more.
On PM has to clear his name, says Dr M
Peter Ooi: Almost all Malaysians are in total agreement with Dr Mahathir for once, that is Najib has to clear his name. But at the same time, he is also to be blame for putting Najib in power.
He endorsed his appointmernt and was full of praise for Najib. Now he sing a different tune - Najib has to clear his name. And clear his name, Najib must.
To blame the foreign press for his present predicament is outright baseless. He should have challenged any allegations levelled against him right at the beginning.
Instead of he kept his ‘elegant silence' allowing the police to champion his cause. This does not speak well for a leader.
He could easily take a cue from his counterrpart down south whereby any false allegations would be personally taken to court.
Failure to do so gives rise to suspicion in the minds of the public that he had indeed committed the alleged acts. Why blame the foreign press? Blame it on Najib himself.
Doraisamy: Dr M, thanks for your obsolete ‘crooked bridge' idea. Now, we know the reason for your re-entry to Umno and for campaigning in Bukit Selambau and Bukit Gantang.
Please, this is not a ‘wayang kulit' and you are not the ‘tok dalang'. We are affected by the global economy crisis, therefore we sincerely hope our newly appointed Prime Minister Najib will use a cost benefit ratio (CBR) to analyse the necessity of the project and its returns/benefit.
In furtherance, you need to consider the bilateral relationship with Singapore as well.
On Pua to PKR: Stop the attacks on Lim
Appum: It's only simple common sense and protocol that critical and important issues pertaining to the state shall require the chief minister of the state be involved and kept abreat of dvelopments.
What more if his deputy is resigning or made to resign.
For the Pakatan coalition to work, there must be mutual trust and there must be respect between the party leaders.
All parties must put public interest above all else and thrash out the problems sincerely. If not what is the point of ‘sharing a bed together'.
Are the Pakatan partners plotting against each other like the Barisan components under the bed?
On Model 'kidnapped and abused' by M'sian royalty
John Johnson: Daisy claimed that her daughter had fled back to Indonesia after complaining of frequent abuse by her 31-year-old husband, ‘...whom she married last August after being raped by the man' a year earlier, when she was 15.
They also claimed that the French Indonesian model, who was named as one of the country's top model by an international magazine, was cut with a razor blade by her husband
Well, well. No insinuations here but we the rakyat and the politicians of this country would like to know if this report is true?
Can the secretary of the Kelantan palace please fill us in on these allegations. We the people are deeply embarrassed if this is true.
Please don't hide or beat around the bush. We need straight and honest answers. Is that too much to ask?
Jesmine Joseph: Najib linked to another model yet again! Oh, bligh me!
Lim Chong Leong: Wonder if his response would be anything like: ‘I do not know that woman, I never had dinner with her. I had never met her'.
Sounds all too familiar.
Dennis Madden: Apik's story is one of the most heartrending I have ever read. Here is a man who has the makings of a PM - honesty, dedication, capability and commonsense.
And yet he has to struggle to survive and help his fellow men against outright prejudice and antagonism.
