In searching for what is right, we must transcend whatever loyalties we may hold, be it personal or political. The injury and wrong done must be seen for what it is, for without this cleansing there will be no progress.

On Judicial crisis: Five 'new and important' facts , Nazri, here are the fresh facts of the case and Salleh's 'quit or be sacked' not strong enough: Nazri .

Sadirah K:

I cannot but feel for Salleh Abas. Executive arrogance has marred the judicial career of many eminent judges in our land. We owe them an independent closure on this issue.

What is right must prevail over the actors and personalities involved. The personalities behind the scene may help us objectively evaluate the motives that led to this dark chapter in our legal history. More importantly, it must signal a strengthening of our democracy and our constitution by stressing that the executive holds no blank cheque nor can it exercise its power without this being called to question even at a later date.

In searching for what is right, we must transcend whatever loyalties we may hold, be it personal or political. The injury and wrong done must be seen for what it is, for without this cleansing there will be no progress.

We must give hope to our future generations that our constitution is sacred and that the powers-that-be cannot be the final arbiter. Those who hold power are fundamentally trustees for the larger good, and they must act within the law.

The tragedy today is that good intentions have covered up bad motives and these bad motives can only be exposed by an independent evaluation. The nation needs it, the constitution cries for it and the future will be brighter if our executive gets the message that they too are ultimately accountable.

Mo8:

With all due respect to the minister in the Prime Minister's Department, who is known to call a spade a spade, he ought to re-visit the 1988 judicial crisis involving the then Lord President Salleh Abas and five eminent judges - two of whom were dismissed and the other three suspended.

The former Lord President had yesterday given five compelling incidents, which very few knew about until now. Surely, more details would be revealed if a judicial review is conducted. To clear the air and to restore the integrity and independence of the judiciary, we must made amends where justice had gone awry.

Let us bring the judiciary to the right path and let the separation of powers be crystal clear and clear-cut. Let the boundaries be clear and distinct so that for future generations would be able to hold their heads high and let the whole world know that we always play fair in the court of law.

Owing to the wide publicity on this case, thanks to malaysiakini and the Internet, all eyes are now focused on this case; and Malaysians want to know what action the government is going to take. So will the government re-open the case? Or will it be too afraid?

Sangkancil:

In 50 years' time, those in the present cabinet would probably be dead. But if we have a chance to look back, can we forgive ourselves in not granting a judicial review? Hopefully, a sensible solution will emerge. Ultimately God will decide and punish the guilty and the innocent will always win in the end.

Truly Malaysian: In a simpleton term, Nazri can decide that an issue is not important because it does not represent the view of 23 million people although forums and reputable organisations had voiced their dissent. Will anyone in their right mind be able to satisfy all 23 million individuals on the issue of the erosion of our judicial system? I wonder whether we practice democracy or totalitarianism?

In Malaysia, you must know which door to knock, and the result could be on a silver platter. The issue at hand is not Salleh Abas, but the system itself. Maybe Islam Hadhari will prevail after all. Just a thought, why don't we have a referendum as it concerns 23 million Malaysians?

Pakali:

Referring to the 1988 judicial crisis, is it right for one person like Nazri to pass judgement on issues of national interests that had affected the whole country, both international and internally?

Sad Citizen:

I would like to suggest two things:

  1. MalaysiaKini garner a petition to ask our PM to review this case for the sake of our generation and our future generation.

  • To seek the support of all these five judges, or their widows, plus from HRH Sultan of Johor.

    • On Pak Lah to seek clarification from Kuan Yew

    Anonymous:

    To me, let LKY speaks his mind. Maybe, he has a point. The Malays in Malaysia should not be too sensitive on this matter. Whether Singapore's former PM has a hidden agenda is a different matter. But the fact is there are some truth to it.

    The Babas, Portuguese and the Chetty communities, who have been residing in Malacca for almost 500 years, are still not considered bumiputera whereas a Malay like me whose ancestors landed in the Malay Settlement roughy 200 years ago is considered a bumiputera. Any 'dunggu' (idiot) will say it's not fair.

    KJ: Kuan Yew need not clarify or apologise to anybody. It is his observation and comment. He has the right to express his opinion. Look at the events taking place around us: Why outstanding non-Malay students are unable to get placements in our universities (and that every year they need to seek help from political parties, especially MCA)? Why the promotion of civil servants is race-based? Why Chinese schools continue to face so much problems?

    If 'marginalised' is not the correct word to describe all these situations, which better word can describe them? Keng Yaik and Ka Ting know the truth and yet choose to protect their rice bowl.

    Loo: It is a sad, sad day that we need someone from Singapore to call a spade a spade. It is better we get out of this denial mode and admit that something has to be done for all Malaysians, so that we can inherit a properous and stable Malaysia.

    Of course, our MCA, Gerakan, MIC politicians will not dare to raise such an issue. They have to watch their rice bowl. Look at what happen to YB Ong Kee Keat. For saying something true, he got censured. There will be no new venacular school under 9MP - if this is not marginalisation, then what is?

    I'm very demoralised to see all the going-ons in our country in recent months. It gives me a terrible feeling that nobody is really in control, much like a ship without rudder. May God has mercy on us and our future generations.