Long live His Majesty!
Zaki is the new chief justice – See Malaysiakini
Malaysiakini reports that Bar Council president Ambiga was impressed with the new chief justice’s maiden speech.
“I think it was a no-nonsense and tough speech… He is off to a good start with that speech,”, Ambiga is reported to have said.
I’ve heard too many tough speeches in the past. I pray that His Majesty and Zaki will forgive me if I do not share Ambiga’s optimism.
I’ve had e-mails coming in lamenting about our wasted petition and advising that I should not waste my time and your time with future petitions to His Majesty.
Sorry, but I shall continue to petition His Majesty when I think they are necessary.
Why?
Sure, 25,700 of us petitioned His Majesty urging the appointment of the senior most judge of the Federal Court to the position of chief justice. His Majesty did otherwise.
Why?
I do not know.
Did His Majesty know something that we did not?
I do not know.
What I do know is that we, 25,700 of us, did the right thing in communicating to His Majesty about our concerns.
Why?
The Federal Constitution makes His Majesty the partner with the rakyat in the governance of this nation.
Yet you and I, the rakyat, only have the power of the vote in determining who sits in the legislative chamber and, from that legislative chamber, the pool of individuals from which the executive is picked.
However, His Majesty has a say in the appointment of important constitutional institutions. Like the office of the chariman of the Election Commission. The Attorney General. And the judges.
And in times when the legislature and the executive, which are supposed, constitutionally, to represent us, appear to be acting contrary to the best interests of the rakyat, then our partner in governance ought to be alerted to our concerns and our interests.
So that, with the wisdom that God has bestowed upon him, His Majesty can, with full knowledge of all the facts, and as he should, act in the best interests of the rakyat.
And what, you may well ask, if, God forbid, His Majesty does nothing?
My short answer, is that, his constitutional position aside, His Majesty, like me, is but a man.
And His Majesty, like me, believes that one day, he too must answer to God.
And on that day of Judgment, of which I have no doubt, I shall bear witness that the people took their grievances to His Majesty.
And as we, His Majesty’s subjects, are today judged in His Majesty’s courts by the judges of His Majesty’s choosing, so too, on that day of Judgment, will His Majesty be judged.
Long live His Majesty!
The People's Parliament 
donplaypuks
October 29, 2008
Haris
Pakatan has several MB’s now who would know how the votes went.
So, a little bird should inform us why HM did us in. This was the time to stop the rot and HM blinked? UMNO served notice of its intent to manipulate the appointment of the CJ nearly a year ago. So, who betrayed the Rakyat?
http://donplaypuks.blogspot
Paul Warren
October 29, 2008
As I have previously said, I just hope the Majesty has handed Zaki a shoe string to hang himself with. And it is only too easy for Zaki to do that. I shall wait.
As for having signed a petition that appears not to have fruited, I have no regrets. I found Zaki’s nomination wanting. How else, other than through a petition of the kind we sent him can I raise my doubts to my King. Obviously, in that petition we may not have been convincing enough. Next time then! There is no need to cry over this.
And Haris, you are not going to quit, you know what, over this either!
Ling
October 29, 2008
We’ll just have to wait and see if he walks the talk!
white dwarf
October 29, 2008
i am a just a tad surprised that you think it a sin of sorts to do nothing about a petition. or maybe i am just too dumb to see the hidden meaning in your post.
and we have to wait for the Almighty God to act on someone for dereliction of duty? wow, Haris, that’s stretching it a bit too much don’t you think?
man’s laws are not God’s laws, Haris. He made us the most intelligent of all his creations so that we can deal with at least some of our problems ourselves – without divine help.
farida
October 29, 2008
And Haris, we know there is no fairer Judge than God.
His judgments of each of us will be perfect, with no room for error at all, without any bias whatsoever.
The perfect judgment of the perfect God.
He knows all – every heart motive, every hidden sin.
He knows the identity of every murderer, every racist, every thief, every judge who betrayed his office, every….
He knows who killed Altantuya and Nurin.
He knows who cheated at the elections.
He knows who incarcerated RPK.
He knows who stole the rakyat’s money.
He knows who lied and lied in Parliament.
He knows the MSM has sold its soul and can only retrieve it back when the chicken crosses back to the other side of the road
Are they not aware they will stand before God one day, perhaps even tomorrow?
May we all remember this for we will all be called to account for every thought and deed.
And every day we live takes us closer to that day of reckoning.
peng
October 29, 2008
Haris, I think our petition is not in vain. It has served it’s purpose to voice out our concerns. We must continue with our efforts to speak out. If we don’t, then our existence will be in vain!
Paul Warren
October 29, 2008
Haris, (Sorry, this has nothing to do with this posting)
See this “What do politicians REALLY do?” at Michelle’s blog. The first part introduces what is called “Spontaneous Order”. If we can’t do anything else I think we might get them politicians see what it is they are really doing when they attempt to over govern!
kassimselamat2
October 29, 2008
Haris,the Council of Rulers have decided.Unfortunately,it is not what you wanted.Must they agree with you before you can accept their decisions?
You can disagree with UMNO politicians(including the good that they do) because they are equal to you.You can agree with everything Anwar claims( including his lies and deceptions)because he is equal to you.HOWEVER,you are not in any position to agree or disagree with the King and the Sultans.You just accept their decisions -period!
toyolbuster
October 29, 2008
Haris,
You have my absolute vote on this. It is for the same reason that we continue to hold candlelight vigils for our bro.RPK though we know such efforts may just come to naught. On judgement day, our record would show that we did voice out our grievances, whilst beasts like Al Blurr would not even shed an ounce of compassion, not even to a little angelic girl of 6 who cried for her daddy to be let home for Deepavali.
And Haris, you can count me in for assessment duties come season GE13.
Good man
toyolbuster
October 30, 2008
kassimselamat2,
You sound just like a bleeding bitch on heat. aaaooooooooooooooooo. send my regards to mr.rosmah, our future opposition leader.
temenggong
October 30, 2008
It is not our undue concern if the rulers accepted our Petitions or not! They had their chance to make a difference when it counted.
We, the rakyat, simply exhausted another option. And we know how to move on.
Hindraf moved through this same dead end blind alley. Exhausted they moved to London.
KJAN
October 30, 2008
We must emulate mb selangor for his vision of best person for the job without fear or favour. We can only console ourselves that the judiciary had a long time ago gone to the dog and/or dark side which is umno. But the rakyat must be double vigilant on keadilan and ketuanan rakyat to eradicate this evil and devilish umno. We must always strive for keadilan and may divine light shine for us.
kraznyoctbyar
October 30, 2008
Saudara Haris,
This is a masterpiece.Syabas !.Keep the flame burning,Brother.
artchan
October 30, 2008
Zaki made a tough speech..so did AAB when he became PM..what happened..? Cakap tak serupa bikin
If we can believe UMNO..then we can believe Zaki…he is from UMNO?
We signed the petition..at least our conscience is clear.
adzera
October 30, 2008
A classic case of ‘you scratch my back and i scratch yours’. umno protects the position and existence of the rulers and rulers reciprocate that….and the question remains….is feudalism relevant today?
mei1
October 30, 2008
Al we can do now is continuing with checks & balances. Since we can’t change the decision now, so let’s give him some time to prove whether he can practise what he preach or merely lip service. Let’s hope he would be another Zaid Ibrahim who holds the principle of law. If he fails, then we should think of other methods to deal with it or have another round of people’s power.
meetho
October 30, 2008
why must race always be brought in. it is the capabilities of the person not his race khir toyol understand that.donot be a racist.
John Lim
October 30, 2008
“Prove that you deserve to be rewarded and I will fight for you,” he said.
He fought for himself and got rewarded first!!
UI2+5
October 30, 2008
People,
Our next concern is on how to help AAB overcome the onslaught of what seems to be an ETERNAL evil-force!
Expose MM’s selfish plan.
Money can be found again (just think of how Singapore started off in 1965). Let go of lost-money. Just work to restore CHECKS & BALANCES by convincing our King (& rulers) to help in this task!
Give glory back to Rulers for their CHECKS & BALANCES role!
MTfriend
October 30, 2008
Haris,
we do what we should, no regrets. Malaysian should be less 1-pass-result-centric.
“no it’s no good” or “see? didn’t I tell you earlier” is not going to change anything. We should keep trying, and try harder especially when it didn’t work in previous attemp.
Thank you, Haris. Please carry on with the struggle. There is much to be done. You have my support.
Hazel
October 30, 2008
Dear Haris,
Even though I think it is a waste of time to sign those petitions, in future i shall continue to sign when you request us to do so. I am sure you have your reasons to support your act. Anyway I thank you for all that you have done for us.Cheers
sunwayopal
October 30, 2008
Its pretty simple really why the Agong did not do anything.
You only had 27500 petitions.
A reasonale assumption would be the balance of the Rakyat doesnt agree with your petition.
So conclusion, majority of Malaysians agree that Zaki be made Chief Judge or at worst dont care enough to sign the petition.
KongKor
October 30, 2008
Whatever the case may be, I hope the new CJ will walk the talk and not talk the talk of which we are accustomed to. Nevertheless, I would say we need to allow some room for the new CJ to carry out his responsibilities without fear or favor and I sincerely pray that he does not bring the UMNO syndrome into the 3rd branch of the state.
The rakyat will be watching while the bloggers will be writing about the CJ’s action and deeds.
Keeping my finger crossed!
As for Pak Haris and the ‘petitions’, I will continue to support as long as it drawn up with a clear and concise manner, just like the last one that I have signed.
jaycee
October 30, 2008
Our Sultan and Agong have long been “tamed” by the super great UMNO warlords. There is nothing much the RAKYAT can do about this at this point of time. For they have silenced and locked up the RAKYAT’s leader in ISA.
The Rakyat needs RPK. Pls release RPK unconditionally.
zorro
October 30, 2008
Haris, we had 25700 like-minded people. This is no failure and as such the struggle must gather force. The failure is that the decision-maker failed to listen to his people. But his people will continue their struggle. Take heart…more battles ahead my friend. I will be beside you.
martin westwood
October 30, 2008
the new cj is not going to walk the talk.
HH the Agung is not really concerned about the rakyat.
what can we do? we are trying all avenues but being defeated in all ways
everyone knows the AG, the IGP,ACA and many ministers are corrupted. You want prove.
But when police reports are made against these people, there are no investigations.
how to prove then.
The Agung and many rulers are lawyers, yet they all buat tak tau.
what does this tell you?
We are on our own and god help us
common man
October 30, 2008
So, there goes another petition to nought. And so, we have tried, again and again with numerous petitions. And
where stand we, the rakyats ? At the end of the day, the RULING regime decides whether we like it or not.
Hopes pin on Anwar have come to nought. Hindraf 5 is still in there WITHOUT trial. RPK is stewing in a pot !
And so are the rest of the Hotel Kamunting guests.
The basic principles of “innocent until proven guilty ” does not applied. The regime decides.
Choice of CJ, the regime decides. Who gets what and who pays what, the regime decides. Qouta of education, employment, market shares, so on and so forth, the regime decides.
And we the rakyat have got only ourselves to blame. We put them there !
A simple effort to click on a ” I sign ” petition seems to require a herculean effort on the part of the rakyat, and yet we deem it fit to complain, to moan about the regime.
We have the MCA, MIC, Gerakan and various other component parties that make up the regime which is TOTALLY, COMPLETELY dictated by UMNO. And who put this component parties there ? The rakyat. So what the hell are we complaining about ?
I personally have never, ever cast a single vote in my life for the goverment. The amount of corruption, the amount of racial discrimination, the amount of stupidity, the amount of arrogance, the amount of absolute misgovernance is so offensive to a sane mind, that anyone can vote otherwise, is just so unbelievable that it is only of 2 reasons. For personal greed or just plain dumb!!
The regime keeps saying we have a multiracial country that practice tolerance among ourselves. The truth is, we practice a ” you keep quiet, you get to live by !”
What justifies a bumi to have a 5 – 7 % discount on a property when he earns more than the non bumi who desires the same property ? NEP is to help the poor and deserving, NOT the racial card.
What makes a bumi more deserving of a scholarship than a non bumi who have a much better qualification ? Again the racial card.
Our country was once the richest in the region. Japan was completely devasted after the 2nd world war. Hong Kong was left with nothing, but the rock it stood on.
Taiwan was itself stripped barren of its wealth by the Japanese. Singapore, as we all know, just a piece of land WITHOUT any resources. We were left with the best infractures, education system and natural wealth in abundances when we were granted independance. We rank
top in the rubber production, pineapple enough to feed the world, tin that we claim largest mine in the world, palm oil, in quantity unimaginable. Bless are we, with petroluem, seas all around breeming with fishes to feed the nation,land which other nations look on in envy.
And yet, after a mere 51 years, we are behind those that have none.
From a nation that speaks the Queen’s English, we now have university lecturers, top goverment officers, who struggle with it.
All these have come to pass because of the botched effort at social engineering that the regime have implemented. And who are the gainers till today?
Apart from the very NOTABLE super rich bumi, we have the
common bumi with nothing to shout about. Not counting the mat rempit, the bosai, the lepak lepak, etc etc.
Have not the goverment notice, social engineering will not work, if you do not applied education. And yes,, we do have an education system in place today. But is it really educating ?? Teachers are put in place not on merits or quality. They are chosen, again, based on the racial equity.
If one is not able to perform, one then get help from others. So, if one race is not able to catch up with the rest, should we not then get the other races to help?
Why are we still employing teachers based on racial qouta to teach when it is obvious that we are no getting the desire results.
And the list goes on and on and on and on.
So, in retrospect, who are we to complain, when we were the ones who put them there.
Ask this of ourselves, then maybe, this nation will have
its redemption.
backstreetgluttons
October 30, 2008
Brave words of wisdom , indeed. Against the backdrop of a seemingly hopeless case. We have at the very start doubt that his majesty can or could do anything he being where he is today because of lineage and not much else, and thus our false optimism will be misplaced.
History has already shown us the way so what or how could he be be any different ?
But as you say we have to do what we can and should do, sad but true. and which aptly explains why Malaysia is why it is todat…apathy
ventura
October 30, 2008
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Psalm 82
MalaysianFirst
October 30, 2008
I think the deed is done and legally there is nothing we can do about it….. I think.
But what we can do is build a list of any blatant missteps this new CJ makes from now and so that in the court of public opinion we can build the necessary political pressure when needed.
teo siew chin
October 30, 2008
Dear Mr Haris
hmmmm, do I detect a sense of weariness?
Ready to give up?
tsk tsk tsk… so soon you forget: what about the victories you have already achieved huh?
“Little drops of water, little grains of sand
make the mighty ocean, and the present land.”
delcapo
October 30, 2008
We did our part… & lets keep it rolling, bro…
We can’t always get what we want… but we sure as hell ain’t gonna stop trying!!!
aiyomanaboleh
October 30, 2008
Aiya, only a small setback. Look at what was managed on 8/3/08.
There are still alot of minds to open up for a better future.
remie
October 30, 2008
The first controversial case has just been judged by CJ. One person had his conviction overturned but another, in the same case, carry on the shame of being labelled “liwat”.
Let us wait to see how long the CJ takes to come up with a written judgment. AND, his learned reasons that one can be overturned but the “accomplice/partner” remain convicted and will no longer have any recourse in the legal system.
Shame(?)
SH Tan
October 30, 2008
Haris:
Don’t despair. Look at the positives. Getting 25700 supporters is no mean feat. It would not have been possible without your leadership. We made our objections heard. Whether it was agreed or accepted by the powers that be is another matter. Remember “First they came…I did not speak….”. 25700 people spoke up. You seem weary and tired. Take a short break and come back fresh. We will still be here, always. Stay the course.
Ben
October 30, 2008
Give up? No way, that is not what PP is all about. It is a journey we, Bangsa Malaysia, have agreed to take on. Through the many adventures, failures and success, we will overcome as Bangsa Malaysia. Yes, some will retire but never give up. As RPK said keep the flame burning, Haris said hold it up higher so that more will see, I said OK jump on my shoulders! In God we trust.
penangnites
October 30, 2008
Bro Harris.
Your leadership is appreciated. May I quote Dr. Maxwell Maltz.
“I am a believer in ‘negative thinking’ when used correctly. We need to be AWARE of negatives so that we can steer clear of them. A golfer needs to know where the bunkers and sandtraps are – but he doesn’t think continuously about the bunker – where he doesn’t want to go. His mind ‘glances’ at the bunker, but he dwells upon the green.”
Blogreader
October 30, 2008
Haris, your works have my support.
Always.
You’re not alone, it’s paramount you remember this.
Blogreader,
Remembered and appreciated
mei1
October 30, 2008
The dismissal of Dr Munawar’s application simply proves that my earlier posting was wrong by giving hope to our new CJ.
Oh dear, WHERE IS JUSTICE? 2 bad news back-to-back in a day, the above mentioned case & the resignation of Justice Chin…I’m speechless.
CPK
October 30, 2008
Hello, Harris.
I signed the petition too, and I know how you must feel. I just want to say that it humbles and inspires the rest of us that you choose to use your immense knowledge and talent in this way.
So, thank you, and do not lose heart.
CPK,
Will continue to stand with you and fight
remie
October 30, 2008
Well, looks like Justice Chin did not perform according to the Master’s will. So, as CJ said, “Hand in your resignation or be sacked!”
Now, does everyone understand his maiden speech? Clearly now.
TJ
October 30, 2008
Dear Haris,
Thank you for your efforts. For the courage. For the persistance. Admirable and inspiring. And I am with you in spirit and thoughts.
I will surely do my part come the next GE.
However, till then, I shall place no hope at all on our King. Nor any man. Nor any God. I say this with no cynicism nor bitterness. It just is.
There is no precedent of judicious intervention of our King in any matter in the history of Malaysia post independence. So, with deep respect for your stand, let’s be realistic and banish this awful fantasy.
The position of a King is man made and the man behind the throne is unfortunately also a man. Why would he deign to do anything? And why should God judge him for what he does or does not do? For it is we foolish people that places ideas, ideals, ideologies and hopes on the throne. We put him on the pedestal and expect him to be our saviour in the nick of time? And when he does not, we expect God to judge him?
Come on.
Stop the fantasy people.
It is better that we channel our energy elsewhere.
MG Sekaran
October 31, 2008
Harris….dont u dare stop what you are doing!
Likea big % of malaysians ( bangsa rakyats) I am one of those getting a feel of making choices, speaking out and good stuff like this..all because of people like you. Yes…it would seem the decision of the chief justice is not what we (I want,,,but…we are are evolving…we are changing….
Does that make sense mate???
Sekaran
MG Sekaran,
Ain’t ever giving up.
cresma
October 31, 2008
haris,
are you actually reminding His Majesty about his afterlife?
You think he does not know it?
WHy are you threatening him like that?
Who are you to judge him???
Parli-Man
October 31, 2008
Dear Haris,
Very well put I must say.
Long live Haris,
Long live Rakyat.
Parli-Man
arianna
October 31, 2008
Dear Haris,
I have a thick face. That even if I am the only signatory to a petition that objects to any form of injustices, that’s fine with me.
Love to ‘bug’ the powers that be (including the agong) till they feel like kicking me and ….whoa…ending themselves with a broken legs! ( Am not going to stand there and be kicked!).
Cheers!