Since the time the Barisan Nasional government was sworn in by the Perak palace, there has been polarization in both the state and country.
Everywhere, there are cries of “Foul!” at the way the executive has interfered with the legislature, and now, even the courts. The civil service and police, too, seem to have forgotten the doctrine of the separation of powers.
That has led to the assembly under a rain tree, subjecting Malaysia to ridicule for its practice of democracy.Instead of the constitution, the law of the jungle, where might is right have been used against lawfully-elected assemblymen attending a meeting on state matters.
Everywhere, there are cries of “Foul!” at the way the executive has interfered with the legislature, and now, even the courts. The civil service and police, too, seem to have forgotten the doctrine of the separation of powers.
That has led to the assembly under a rain tree, subjecting Malaysia to ridicule for its practice of democracy.Instead of the constitution, the law of the jungle, where might is right have been used against lawfully-elected assemblymen attending a meeting on state matters.
Has there ever been a case of riot police standing by as unidentified individuals are allowed to prevent assemblymen from the state legislature?
Has there ever been a case where the assembly speaker is not allowed to convene meetings?
Is the state ruler even aware that his name is being used in vain by civil servants to deny his lawmakers both government and opposition from meeting?
There was a time, depending from which side you are on, when the monarchy was held in high regard. The nine royal houses were regal, wise, caring and reigned but did not rule. This time last year, Malaysians applauded them for choosing state governments with care, despite pressure from either Barisan Nasional or Pakatan Rakyat.
With their wisdom, Perlis and Trengganu switched menteris besars despite pressure from Umno. And, Perak was led by Nizar from Pas despite it having the least number of seats among its partners. The fact that the state constitution made it explicit that it had to be Malay Muslim helped tilt the scales in his favour.
With their wisdom, Perlis and Trengganu switched menteris besars despite pressure from Umno. And, Perak was led by Nizar from Pas despite it having the least number of seats among its partners. The fact that the state constitution made it explicit that it had to be Malay Muslim helped tilt the scales in his favour.
But the constitution does not appear to be followed now, whether in appointing a Menteri Besar or separating the powers of the executive, legislature and judiciary.Notwithstanding the show of unity and support from Umno, the average Malaysia does not view the royals in the same light they did 12 months ago.More so the Perak royal house, which had always been seen as the wisest and fair, be it from their speeches or their deeds. The power to choose is with the people but the power to decide is with the palace.One would hope wisdom prevails for both the people and the palace, not the law of the jungle that Perak has witnessed this week, when a rain tree provided what the royals could not shelter from injustice.
Wednesday, 04 March, 2009
why didnt the riot police react on those rowdy unidentified people but rather act to prevent identified well mannered PR MPs?
Friday, 06 March, 2009
Johnny,
Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately, I am not sure what really happening over there.
I guess a lot of complication going on.
However, 'seeing is believing'.
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