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Is justice all about technicalities?

2009-11-07T07:47:39Z

It appears that the Opposition can only win Round 1! Whether it is the Kampung Buah Pala case, or Nizar’s case involving the Perak crisis or Anwar’s case with regard to getting the vital evidence for his defence - that seems to be the case! In all these instances, the High Court had shown a lot of wisdom, had taken the pain to understand the issues concerning these cases, and had delivered well-reasoned judgments that were impressive and well received by the people at large.

Remove all doubts; convene 11-member Federal Court panel

2009-11-04T11:27:25Z

The legitimately elected but illegally ousted Perak Menteri Besar, Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin, has applied for a full quorum of 11 Federal Court judges to hear his appeal tomorrow.

A majority of Malaysians would support this application not only in the interest of justice but also because they want to see the return of confidence in the judiciary. They want the judiciary to be rescued from the doldrums and regain its former glory as a beacon of justice for all Malaysians.

MP explains why he can't support Najib's Budget

2009-11-03T12:13:20Z

Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar Devaraj explains in Parliament why he is worried about the Budget's neo-liberal trend, including the ongoing shift towards regressive taxation and another round of 'liberalisation' and privatisation.

It's murder

2009-11-03T11:26:32Z

Another life is lost, as yet another migrant worker dies after being tortured. The situation is serious. The right to life is threatened as violence and abuse in various forms escalate, warns Irene Fernandez.

Muhyiddin’s racist outburst demolishes 1Malaysia facade

2009-10-31T11:09:26Z

Fan Yew Teng takes issue with Muhyiddin’s recent outburst; what a stark contrast to Umno founder Onn Jaafar, who was more inclusive and open, he observes.

Legal aid for the Abolish ISA rally detainees

2009-10-31T10:52:07Z

Looking back at the Abolish ISA rally, Ravinder Singh Dhaliwal, Fadiah Nadwa Fikri and Stephanie Bastian pay tribute to these unsung Legal Aid lawyers who secured the early release of those detained during the rally.

Uni entrance exams: Reproduction of privilege?

2009-10-30T15:09:54Z

In pushing for meritocracy, we have to be careful that we do not entrench the reproduction of privilege especially in university entrance exams, writes our special correspondent.

Yesterday, someone died...

2009-10-28T16:43:20Z

Katrina Jorene Maliamauv reflects on the brutal death of a domestic worker, Mautik Hani, at the hands of callous employers. Mautik had dreams to chase; questions to ask; memories to share. Her life has been snuffed out now ... but do Malaysians care?

The chaotic Perak State Assembly

2009-10-28T06:21:01Z

Law and order have completely broken down in the Perak State Assembly. What we are witnessing today is a farce that has brought down the dignity of the State Assembly.

This may be the first occasion in the entire history of parliamentary democracy when two separate Assemblies have met under one roof simultaneously presided over by two Speakers, with two different agendas tabled and debated.

A day of shame and Mahathir is part of that shame

2009-10-27T13:05:57Z

Twenty-two years ago, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, committed a heinous crime by ordering the detention of 106 concerned Malaysians for his self-preservation. He was under extreme political pressure and his response to this challenge was to be high-handed and undemocratic. He resorted to the use of the infamous ISA to smack down the dissidents, social activists and opposition figures.