‘Because there are speculations that the two men will not face their punishment, the government should reveal their faces to the public. After all, why should they take their anonymity to their graves?'
On Altantuya murder: 'They will not hang'
Richard Teo: Blogosphere was inundated with a lot of speculation that the two UTK policemen accused for the murder of the Mongolian model would escape the gallows.
From day one of their trial, every attempt was made by the police to conceal their identity. Now that the trial is over and the verdict has been given, it is about time that their anonymity be no longer be kept under wraps.
The public is entitled to catch a glimpse of these two evil persons who committed the dastardly act of taking the life of a helpless and defenceless woman who was the mother of a six year old child.
In evidence given during the initial part of the investigation, it was revealed by one of them that the woman pleaded for her life. But despite her passionate plea for mercy, the policemen coldly and mercilessly shot the woman not once but twice.
In the second part of their premeditated cruel act, explosives were taped to various parts of the woman's body and she blown to smithereens.
Like many Malaysians I have no sympathy for these two men who will face the gallows.
They committed a cruel act against a defenceless woman. In short they both deserve to die although the main protagonist remains free and unindicted for this crime.
Because there are speculations that the two men will not face their punishment, the government should reveal their faces to the public.
After all, why should they take their anonymity to their graves? Then, on the date of their execution , independent observers should be invited to witness their executions.
This will dispel any doubt that there is a conspiracy to free these two murderers by giving them new identities to live in freedom.
If the execution is carried out in accordance with the court's verdict, it will serve as a warning to all future police personnel that any murderous act carried out - even with the connivance of their superiors - will not escape punishment.
On Revoke Utusan's permit, PM urged
Al Tugauw: I today declare war on racism in any form. The first target is that newspaper Utusan Malaysia.
While their boss, the erstwhile PM of Malaysia, is trying to put forward his ‘1Malaysia' concept, opportunistic though it may be, they are blatantly pushing a racist and racial agenda.
Obviously this is both a challenge to Najib as well as a warning to the other races of this country.
Their headline yesterday read ‘Bangkitlah Melayu' and they are blaming this incitement on the ‘extreme' demands of the other races - how convenient! This is sedition!
If Najib doesn't take immediate and stern action against Utusan Malaysia, Mohd Khir Toyo and other dastardly proponents of this deadly doctrine, this extremism will put paid to his ‘1Malaysia' concept and tear this nation apart.
This threatens to be more explosive than we all know what. Is this what we want? All Sarawakians and Malaysians should protest and declare war on all forms of racism.
Not because we favour Najib's opportunistic doctrine or concept, but because that is the right thing to do.
And that will send a message to these feudal chauvinists that we do not tolerate such nonsense.
On Counsel: Federal Court entering dangerous territory
P Dev Anand Pillai: It looks as though the judiciary is not going to question the BN installed Perak state government in all the suits that the elected PR government-in-exile filed against it.
Although the federal constitution - in Article 72 - excludes the proceedings of the legislative assemblies from judicial scrutiny, the constitution is not at all being adhered to and respected.
Therefore it is back to the ‘government knows best' days.
It is executive supremacy whether we like it or not but we portray a parliamentary democracy with the false practice of the doctrine of the separation of powers.
Now do you know why in some countries using the so-called ‘proper channels' does not work?
Street justice is the best resort when the entire system is controlled and subservient to one institution.
The legitimately elected PR government of Perak should continue the struggle by continuously reminding the people about their rights and letting them make a decision.
On Muhyiddin denies making 'ungrateful' remark
Peter Ooi: I am really ashamed that a deputy prime minister can make such remarks.
Shame because his statements are truly racist in nature. As a future PM, he should be at the forefront addressing every one as Malaysians.
But it was not to be. The remarks he made reflect his mentality which does not augur well for us.
Shame because he seemed to treat the government's money as if it belonged to BN. Again, he has a poor grasp of his functions as a leader of this great nation.
BN is made the government at the pleasure of the rakyat. All money collected in the form of taxes belongs to the people and not a single sen belongs to BN.
BN being the government of the day only hold the money in trust. They are expected to spend the money wisely on projects beneficial to the rakyat.
Thus, a contribution of RM1 million to the Chinese schools comes directly from the rakyat's pocket. So why should anyone be grateful to BN?
On Najib to face a Bidayuh mutiny?
Koh Jun Lin: First it was the MIC, although that seems to have died down. Now, it's the Bidayuh community's turn to make noise. With PKR's Bidayuh chief coordinator fanning the flames no less!
Whatever it takes, Najib must not yield. If our diverse nation were to have cabinet members for each and every ethnic group, we would have a very bloated cabinet indeed.
No, this won't do. Representation is what the parliament is there for, not the executive.
What we need in the cabinet are leaders who are emphatic and concerned about the rakyat's welfare regardless of the colour of their skin.
Moreover, yielding to such requests would set an unhealthy precedent and imply two things which I feel we can do without:
1. That you can only count on your own creed to look after your needs. As I have mentioned before, what we need in the cabinet are people who treat other people as people. Period.
Naming cabinet members on the basis of racial representation would only further divide Malaysians in the long run, contrary to what Dawos claims.
However, even having your own kind in the cabinet is no guarantee that you will be well looked after. Just ask Hindraf.
2. It implies that cabinet positions are mere incentives for loyalty; stick around with the government long enough, and it's as good as yours.
Party loyalty, however, is not a good indicator of how well they would serve the country, and it is performance we should really be looking at.
Although I am not optimistic about the Najib administration, we don't yet know if the minorities will be neglected. As Ku Li puts it, ‘whether they are good is left to be seen'.
Amboanokkelate: I think all Malaysians ought to read this article. It brings to light the terrible state of our existence and the audacity by which we call ourselves people of a civilised nation.
Here, a young woman and the mother of a young family was robbed of her right to exist due to the callousness of our health system which we shout to the world about.
What is the use of our grand 'paperless' hospitals like the ones in Selayang and all the technology we pride ourselves with if we can't even give basic care to one of our own. What was her fault?
She was a poor Penan woman in the interior who was denied access to the proper channels of care due to an irresponsible system.
The small clinic which she initially attended said that there weren't any funds for her transfer to Miri hospital.
She didn't see 30. I'm not from Sarawak but I'm Malaysian and it is with deep regret that I call myself one hearing that cases like this exist in my glorious country.
What is the use of the Twin Towers, the grand Sepang F1 circuit, the best airport in Asia, highways rivalling the world's best when we, Malaysians, can allow such a travesty of justice to our Penan brothers and sisters to continue?
Remember, they're Malaysians just same as you and me. I would never let my sister suffer the same fate as Alice did.
Baiyuensheng: It pains me that Alice could not be accorded the treatment that would otherwise could have helped her in her illness.
My consolation is that God is always there taking care of good people and that she is currently in God's embrace.
Her life make mines so trivial. Hers is of such courage and dignified. What can I do?
Subra Paidathally: I read the story about Alice and her plight. I am ashamed to call myself Malaysian after reading this article.
What do the Twin Towers and KLIA mean to these people?
I am not sure what I can do to help but I am willing to help in anyway if there are organisations set up to deal with these kind of issues.
TeeK: Keruah Usit should be commended for highlighting the heartfelt story of Alice and her family.
How could the Sarawak First Family of CM & Sons Berhad and their cronies live their lives free from guilt and conscience knowing that there are thousands and thousands of Malaysians like Alice who are suffering daily without any help from the government?
If only someone in power could just bother to understand the plight of Malaysians like Alice, many lives could have been saved.
We should disseminate such stories to as wide an audience as possible in order to create awareness and ensure a change in government.
