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The New Political Landscape

I am here at Permatang Pauh. The air is getting hotter here. We just have few hours to determine the new political landscape of our country.As I observed, the mood of the people already on election day's result.We do not discussed about the result of this historical by-election. But the significant of this by-election's result will change the 'theater of political scenes' of our country in future. How? First of all, the power democracy will finally return to people of Malaysia and the rule of law will prevailed. And the separation of powers will finally determine very clearly. This is my observation and not intended to take any sides. After so long we are looking into the growth of seeds of aspirations laid by our 'Merdeka fathers' disregard with race, religion and colour. I am looking forward for this merdeka celebrations as our country had progressed further in terms of rule of law. Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

P44: By-election of the century

Another twist in our country. Past few days the national papers' front pages illustrated with the 'very interesting' stories. The ruling party and opposition treats this by-election as a war. I am still here in Kuala Lumpur and tomorrow I am going to P44 to see and observe the history making event in Malaysia. So much excitements. A lot of 'allegations' from each site. Whose telling the truth? Voters will decide on this Tuesday. By 6.00pm, Tuesday, we'll know the result. That's result will determine the forthcoming showcase of Malaysian politics. That's result will determine the aspirations of the voters of this country not the individuals. The country will move into a new direction which breaks the orthodox approaches of our politicians in future. That's the reason I named this by election as the 'By-election of the Century.' The melodramas witnessed by Malaysians coming near end with this by- election . Hopefully Malaysia regain her positio...

Law: Friends and Foes

Yesterday I had a long chat with my friend who had migrated to USA. He asked me a question that what is the purpose of my blog and what do I want to achieve with it. It’s a very good question indeed. Mind blowing, of course! One thing that I do not want to do in my life is just looking after my shoulders and do not bothered about anything else. I just can’t do that. Really can not. Every man must have a legacy. That’s the reason we're born in this world. What is the point like any other living things which focusing on itself? Simply I can not understand. Of course I have lost a lots of things because of my ‘policy’ but no regrets. Why should I regret? This is a life. If we never seen Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King or Nelson Mandela, we never know human rights, freedom and equality. To my migrated friend who lost the love of Malaysia, rather than run away from the reality of life I prefer to fight through my own means to preserve the rule of law and our constitution rights. W...

Law and Colourless People

For the past 2 weeks events that have taken place in our country are simply amazing. After 50 years of independence, we are still indulged with race, religion and colour. As inspired by our forefathers aspiration the path that we are on is not on 'original' direction. Why? Why do people become so narrow minded? What are they going to acheive alone in this country? The basic principles of the formation of our country are based on the interests of people as a whole. Please remember this, my dear commarades. We do not want to have another May 13th. We will not. As Faris Noor had advocated we already passed that dark phase of history. Let's the history to be remained there. We have to move on and Malaysians are already moved on. The 2008 election results had proved that. We want to be a developed nation. Fine. To acheive that we have to be open and willing to discuss. We need to be brave. Yes, we need to have guts if we want to acheive that goal. Are we on that direction? Sad...

What is democracy?

THE RULE OF LAW Equality and the Law The right to equality before the law, or equal protection of the law as it is often phrased, is fundamental to any just and democratic society. Whether rich or poor, ethnic majority or religious minority, political ally of the state or opponent--all are entitled to equal protection before the law. The democratic state cannot guarantee that life will treat everyone equally, and it has no responsibility to do so. However, writes constitutional law expert John P. Frank, "Under no circumstances should the state impose additional inequalities; it should be required to deal evenly and equally with all of its people." No one is above the law, which is, after all, the creation of the people, not something imposed upon them. The citizens of a democracy submit to the law because they recognize that, however indirectly, they are submitting to themselves as makers of the law. When laws are established by the people who then have to obey them, both law...

Rule of Law and Federal Constitution

Article 3 (1) Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practised in peace and harmony in any part of the Federation. (2) In every State other than States not having a Ruler the position of the Ruler as the Head of the religion of Islam in his State in the manner and to the extent acknowledged and declared by the Constitution, all rights, privileges, prerogatives and powers enjoyed by him as Head of that religion, are unaffected and unimpaired; but in any acts, observance or ceremonies with respect to which the Conference of Rulers has agreed that they should extend to the Federation as a whole each of the other Rulers shall in his capacity of Head of the religion of Islam authorize the Yang di-pertuan Agong to represent him. (3). The Constitution of the States of Malacca, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak shall each make provision for conferring on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall be Head of the religion of Islam in that State. (4) Nothing in this Article derogates fr...