IGP clearly not confused as his actions deliberate
YOURSAY 'The IGP is not a small kid. He knows well the implications of his actions.'
Lawyer vexed that IGP shoots and PM ducks
Malaccan: Inspector-general of police (IGP) Khalid Abu Bakar is not a small kid. He knows full well what the implications of his actions are and yet he is still doing it.
This is not a case of confusion, but rather an act of conviction. There are legal avenues in case of doubt, but he is just willfully ignoring it.
Like Selangor Islamic Council (Mais), the IGP is deliberately ignoring the law and showing the way for others to do as they like.
The difference is the police force (PDRM) carry guns to enforce their will, unlike the public such as those in the rallies and protests.
If the latter are criminals, then the IGP is one too, albeit a more dangerous one because he controls those who carry guns.
Headhunter: It seems that no one in the government dares to tell this recalcitrant cop off. It makes one wonder why his bosses are so scared of him.
Retnam: It is not that "no one in the government dares to tell this recalcitrant cop off." Actually government leaders are instructing the IGP to be defiant.
Eternal Optimist: Mr IGP, you shame the uniform you wear, you embarrass your fellow officers, you betray your oath, you cause Malaysia and Malaysian courts to be internationally ridiculed.
But I suppose you have a different opinion of yourself. I am wondering if you can really get away with it.
Visu: There are two kinds of pride - good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.
Now why is this IGP revelling in his 'bad pride'? Is he afraid to face up to his infamous lack of intelligence or is he on an immature rollick, being in control of a culpable executive?
Definitely the IGP is exhibiting a form of intelligence depravation by his condescending demeanour.
My Opinion: We need a Bersih to force the IGP and AG to be sacked immediately and charged for contempt of court.
Siang Malam: Wasn’t the IGP the same police chief of Selangor who said there was a machete (parang) in 15-year-old Amirulrasyid Amzah's car when the latter was shot? And this was later found to be untrue? So, did the IGP lie back then?
The Rover: Simple answer - and the answer is now re-re-reconfirmed: this is a nation of double standards. They can thumb their noses at the law, while others cannot.
Not too late for NUCC to backtrack on harmony bills
Multi Racial: Firstly we have to see who is right and who is wrong.
What the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) did was nothing but asking for fair treatment with the harmony bills. Perkasa, on the other hand, is an extremist organisation that uses threats and blackmail.
Why should NUCC backtrack to accommodate Perkasa? If that were the case, then we might as well have a lawless society.
Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) chief executive Wan Saiful Wan Jan should instead demand Perkasa to backtrack and apologise, and not the other way around.
Appum: Wan Saiful, with all due respect, I don't know what you are talking about.
If I understand correctly, it's a matter of methodology, isn't it? The easiest way to run down a proposal is to criticise its methodology.
Is there only one method of doing things? I think the NUCC working committee deserves more credit than you give them.
Let the draft bills be out and let the public comment. There is no need to worry about the detractors. They should also be free to express their opinions.
Ian2003: What NUCC is doing is still better than how BN pushes through all bills with minimum debate, least about consulting or getting feedback from stakeholders.
If you present a shiny antique mahogany desk to members of the public, then a sound person would ask what is it for, its price, alternatives, etc.
A Voice From The Wilderness: Stick to your guns, NUCC, you are there not to please racist and religious maggots. You have a duty to perform.
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