By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — More than a month after Barisan Nasional ousted Pakatan Rakyat from Perak, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the takeover was not done according to the law.
He said mistakes, bad strategy and carelessness in the Feb 5 power grab, orchestrated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, had led to the current crisis in the state.
"You cannot topple a menteri besar or a prime minister without a no-confidence vote in the assembly. There is no other provision," he said at a function organised by Mubarak, the association for former elected representatives.
"Umno-BN was too careless and did not wait for an assembly but instead asked the Ruler to sack the menteri besar," he said, referring to Sultan Azlan Shah's decision to ask Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin to resign.
"As far as I know, there is no such provision in the Perak or Federal Constitution," he said.
Dr Mahathir said that BN should have done it properly and not "be in conflict with the law" as the courts may now rule that the Sultan has no right to sack a menteri besar.
He added that a Sultan could only reject a candidate for one of his choice after an election but even this candidate could be defeated in the assembly by a vote.
The veteran politician said BN should have "followed the laws of the country, especially the constitution."
"Because this may be in conflict with the law, we find that people will not comply. Because we started on the wrong foot, people are now against us," said Dr Mahathir, who quit Umno last year in a long-running feud with his successor Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
The Perak power grab is now mired in a series of lawsuits, with both sides claiming to be the legitimate government.
Six people have also been charged with insulting the Perak Ruler after he backed BN to govern the state. One has pleaded guilty and was fined RM10,000 yesterday while five others claimed trial.
Umno has said those who opposed the Sultan's decision are committing treason.
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Dictator talking.....
written by Justice Denied., March 14, 2009
written by Justice Denied., March 14, 2009
At last the dictator is talking some sense through his fragile brain.
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Helpful Opinion
written by Sentinel, March 14, 2009
written by Sentinel, March 14, 2009
There's at least one side to Mr Mahathir that says he can be objective when he wants to. His opinion helps. Malaysians are indeed disturbed over the manner Mr Nizar was disposed as MB. If this is rectified, then we have a good precedent for future generations.
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Late but better than never
written by Tan Lawrence, March 14, 2009
written by Tan Lawrence, March 14, 2009
Tun, though you comments came a bit too late, but as the saying goes, it is better to be late than never. One word said by you is worth more than 10 words said by the lamb duck & the C4.
Hope to hear righteous comments from you on the Perak constitutional crisis.
By the way, what prompted you to make such comments now? I hope it has nothing to do with the latest turn of events that judgement by the Court of Appeal that Sivakumar can hire his own lawyers.
Hope to hear righteous comments from you on the Perak constitutional crisis.
By the way, what prompted you to make such comments now? I hope it has nothing to do with the latest turn of events that judgement by the Court of Appeal that Sivakumar can hire his own lawyers.
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written by rini, March 14, 2009
written by rini, March 14, 2009
Najib was trying to impress the PM and the Rakyat that he is cut for the job to be the next PM. Sadly he made a blunder of it and now he has to pay for it. He too failed to realise that he is carrying too much bagage. Now he is adding more baggage on to his shoulders.
I keep saying since 6 months back that Najib is not ready to be the next PM. But nobody seems to care. It is not I support nor hate him but the country is going down with both sides screwing up and showing their dirty characters and styles
We need a saviour to get us back into line.
I keep saying since 6 months back that Najib is not ready to be the next PM. But nobody seems to care. It is not I support nor hate him but the country is going down with both sides screwing up and showing their dirty characters and styles
We need a saviour to get us back into line.
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Dr.M to be charged with insulting the Sultan of Perak?
written by donplaypuks, March 14, 2009
written by donplaypuks, March 14, 2009
Will Dr.M be charged in Court now with insulting the Sultan as his opinion suggests that he is challenging the Sultan of Perak?
Or, are we going to see more of these selective prosecutions? Why weren't UMNO supporters charged for carrying banners referring to the Sultan of Trengganu (The Agung) as 'Natang' (beast)?
http://donplaypuks.blogspot
Or, are we going to see more of these selective prosecutions? Why weren't UMNO supporters charged for carrying banners referring to the Sultan of Trengganu (The Agung) as 'Natang' (beast)?
http://donplaypuks.blogspot
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If Only You Commented Earlier ...
written by jazzylips, March 14, 2009
written by jazzylips, March 14, 2009
For once Dr M speaks sensibly but I wonder why did he not choose to speak much earlier? Was he waiting until he see the massive outpouring of anger, antagonism and hatred from the people that he realised that they are after all right so he choose the safe way to redeem himself? A great statesman would have stood up and show the nation and its corrupt leader the right way. Hopefully it is not too late for the judges hearing the cases to use common sense and abide by the constitutions.
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Even Dr. M is against the Perak takeover....
written by Alex, March 14, 2009
written by Alex, March 14, 2009
...but still, Najis and his UMNO cronies still embrace it!
Now, they have selected an UMNO dog for the seat in Bukit Gantang.... they have already signed their "death warrant" and will lose heavily this time!
Now, they have selected an UMNO dog for the seat in Bukit Gantang.... they have already signed their "death warrant" and will lose heavily this time!
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written by LT, March 14, 2009
written by LT, March 14, 2009
Why UMNO not charged with treason for insulting the Sultan of Terengganu? UMNO and Sultan Perak dua kali lima.
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The enemy of my enemy is my.......
written by Taikohtai, March 14, 2009
written by Taikohtai, March 14, 2009
No bloody way TDM is mending his way, mate. He is simply being expedient as he knows in his heart that the legacy of BN is fasting disappearing. I will only believe him when he ask for forgiveness from DSAI for the wrong he committed to him. Better be quick as I think TDM may not have too much time left in this world.
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Dr Mahathir is right!!!! Umno is in trouble.
written by Hang Tuah, March 14, 2009
written by Hang Tuah, March 14, 2009
More than a month after Barisan Nasional ousted Pakatan Rakyat from Perak, former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the takeover was not done according to the law.
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No one is above the law - we know that.
Not Umno nor sultan is above the law - we know that too.
Umno says to go against the decision of the sultan is regarded as treason...
What if the sultan's decision is wrong on the side of the law and un-constitutional???
Is that still a treason to go agains the sultan's decision???
It is a crime to break a law - he is called a criminal.
What if Umno broke the law??? We say Umno is corrupt!!!
Then how about a sultan broke the law???
Mahathir says the court of law will deliberate since Nizar has filed a suit in the High Court against Zambry, and in that case the issue will arise on the decision of the sultan...
If Dr Mahathir is right, and we believe he is spot on -
and find the sultan's decision to sack a menteri besar is unconstitutional, then we really have a situation...Umno has given the sultan BAD ADVICE!!!
We all know that mb or pm can only be sacked if there is no-confidence vote...that was the request by Nizar when he advise the sultan to let the dewan decide...
The sultan should now take this whole issue back to the people.
Let the people vote!!!!
Why waste time and money with all these lawsuits and counter suits????
We should be focusing on the economy.
But this Perak's illegal takeover must be resolved nevertheless...One way: Take fresh Polls!!!
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No one is above the law - we know that.
Not Umno nor sultan is above the law - we know that too.
Umno says to go against the decision of the sultan is regarded as treason...
What if the sultan's decision is wrong on the side of the law and un-constitutional???
Is that still a treason to go agains the sultan's decision???
It is a crime to break a law - he is called a criminal.
What if Umno broke the law??? We say Umno is corrupt!!!
Then how about a sultan broke the law???
Mahathir says the court of law will deliberate since Nizar has filed a suit in the High Court against Zambry, and in that case the issue will arise on the decision of the sultan...
If Dr Mahathir is right, and we believe he is spot on -
and find the sultan's decision to sack a menteri besar is unconstitutional, then we really have a situation...Umno has given the sultan BAD ADVICE!!!
We all know that mb or pm can only be sacked if there is no-confidence vote...that was the request by Nizar when he advise the sultan to let the dewan decide...
The sultan should now take this whole issue back to the people.
Let the people vote!!!!
Why waste time and money with all these lawsuits and counter suits????
We should be focusing on the economy.
But this Perak's illegal takeover must be resolved nevertheless...One way: Take fresh Polls!!!
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Mahathir is throwing smoke to hide real intention
written by Alibabamahathir, March 14, 2009
written by Alibabamahathir, March 14, 2009
Mahathir scolding Najib is just a ploy to bluff Pakatan Anwar into wrong footing. During perak power grab, mahathir said negri sembilan was about to fall to pakatan. Anwar was more eager to capture negri sembilan rather than defend perak. Big mistake. he lost perak.
If Anwar allow mahathir to bluff him again like Mahathir did during perak power grab then he anwar deserve to be kicked.
If Anwar allow mahathir to bluff him again like Mahathir did during perak power grab then he anwar deserve to be kicked.
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We?
written by Anti Mahathir, March 14, 2009
written by Anti Mahathir, March 14, 2009
..."Because we started on the wrong foot, people are now against us," said Dr Mahathir, ..."
What does he mean by 'we'? He is no more in UMNO.
So now that 'you' are all wrong than give Najib the proper advice. To dissolve the assembly.
What does he mean by 'we'? He is no more in UMNO.
So now that 'you' are all wrong than give Najib the proper advice. To dissolve the assembly.
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UMNOPutra, where the shit are you now?
written by Judge, March 14, 2009
written by Judge, March 14, 2009
UMNOPutra, where the shit are you now?
Please protest in front of this Tun house and also Shit hamid must put him under ISA for contemp on Sultan Perak.
However, nothing will happen to Tun as UMNO has no balls at all. They only know the way to please their boss.
Tun is speaking some comment sense but common sense is not the word in UMNO dictionery, I thought Tun was the one who written it?
Please protest in front of this Tun house and also Shit hamid must put him under ISA for contemp on Sultan Perak.
However, nothing will happen to Tun as UMNO has no balls at all. They only know the way to please their boss.
Tun is speaking some comment sense but common sense is not the word in UMNO dictionery, I thought Tun was the one who written it?
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At last, a statement from our former PM
written by M S, March 14, 2009
written by M S, March 14, 2009
I wonder if this subject would be aired over the mainstream media...I dont think so.
As far as bn govt is concerned, they would try as much as possible to fool the rakyat esp the Malays who watch the Bulletin or Berita Nasional.
I have already boycotted their news long long time ago since I know whatever news about our country's politics mostly are biased. No news about PR. Is this democratic?
As far as bn govt is concerned, they would try as much as possible to fool the rakyat esp the Malays who watch the Bulletin or Berita Nasional.
I have already boycotted their news long long time ago since I know whatever news about our country's politics mostly are biased. No news about PR. Is this democratic?
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written by kerishathir, March 14, 2009
written by kerishathir, March 14, 2009
Is there no better gift for him than the one he is waving as depicted in the picture? Luckily he did not mention about soaking it in blood!!!
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Arrogance, dictator.
written by faith04, March 14, 2009
written by faith04, March 14, 2009
"Umno-BN was too careless and did not wait for an assembly but instead asked the Ruler to sack the menteri besar," he said, referring to Sultan Azlan Shah's decision to ask Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin to resign.
UMNO is not careless but too arrogant, no respect for people' right. In Perak, UMNO/BN is considered dead.
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The veteran politician said BN should have "followed the laws of the country, especially the constitution."
These are his 22years of iron fist control products, can't think & plan properly without him.
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Umno has said those who opposed the Sultan's decision are committing treason.
say what you like, people know who is the true traitor. without people, there's no nation, no ruler. One who robs away democratic right of people will face people'anger.
UMNO is not careless but too arrogant, no respect for people' right. In Perak, UMNO/BN is considered dead.
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The veteran politician said BN should have "followed the laws of the country, especially the constitution."
These are his 22years of iron fist control products, can't think & plan properly without him.
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Umno has said those who opposed the Sultan's decision are committing treason.
say what you like, people know who is the true traitor. without people, there's no nation, no ruler. One who robs away democratic right of people will face people'anger.
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Mahathir had spoken !!! UMNO, Najis, & Zombie are you listening !!!
written by ThrowShoes, March 14, 2009
written by ThrowShoes, March 14, 2009
Mahathir had spoken !!! UMNO, Najis, & Zombie are you listening !!!
Pls dissolve the illegal Perak government & let the Perakian decide who should lead the state!!!
Pls dissolve the illegal Perak government & let the Perakian decide who should lead the state!!!
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Sultan and his elected govt.
written by future, March 14, 2009
written by future, March 14, 2009
Six people has been charged for insulting the ruler......
The rakyat especially the perakians not only has been insulted but denied the right of an election to elect their representative in the state government.The mornarch and UMNO's politician which break every norm
of democratic practices did not even get a reprimand from the judiciary.This is Malaysia like what they say
those who walk the corridors of power is free to do anything they like.
The rakyat especially the perakians not only has been insulted but denied the right of an election to elect their representative in the state government.The mornarch and UMNO's politician which break every norm
of democratic practices did not even get a reprimand from the judiciary.This is Malaysia like what they say
those who walk the corridors of power is free to do anything they like.
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Read What Ku Li Said:
written by timmy, March 14, 2009
written by timmy, March 14, 2009
Tengku Razaleigh:
"This is what you get when people are not aware of the full import of the rule of law and constitution. This is what we get when rule of law is replaced with the rule of men. In a democracy, we must uphold the fundamental principle that the only legitimate way of forming a government is through elections and never by any means of political meanderings.
This episode Tengku, tells the public that UMNO does not know how to lose. They are sore losers!
What is there to lose? UMNO has already lost. We have lost the Malay belt states. Kelantan- we shall never get it back in the foreseeable future. We are on the brink of losing Terengganu.
We must learn to lose gracefully and maintain self respect. The rakyat will respect us for that.
The only way to regain public trust and confidence for UMNO and more importantly to restore dignity to the ruler is to dissolve the assembly. Let the people judge us.
Yes, chances are, UMNO will lose. But so what? As I said, UMNO has already lost. But it's more important for us to accept defeat with dignity without trampling the rakyat's rights."
Excerpts from: sakmongkol.blogspot.com
"This is what you get when people are not aware of the full import of the rule of law and constitution. This is what we get when rule of law is replaced with the rule of men. In a democracy, we must uphold the fundamental principle that the only legitimate way of forming a government is through elections and never by any means of political meanderings.
This episode Tengku, tells the public that UMNO does not know how to lose. They are sore losers!
What is there to lose? UMNO has already lost. We have lost the Malay belt states. Kelantan- we shall never get it back in the foreseeable future. We are on the brink of losing Terengganu.
We must learn to lose gracefully and maintain self respect. The rakyat will respect us for that.
The only way to regain public trust and confidence for UMNO and more importantly to restore dignity to the ruler is to dissolve the assembly. Let the people judge us.
Yes, chances are, UMNO will lose. But so what? As I said, UMNO has already lost. But it's more important for us to accept defeat with dignity without trampling the rakyat's rights."
Excerpts from: sakmongkol.blogspot.com
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written by Manickam Nadeson, March 14, 2009
written by Manickam Nadeson, March 14, 2009
Thank you Tun DR.Mahathir, finally you have opened your mouth. I hope the mistakes will be corrected and the Perakians will be given the chance to elect their state government.
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Now Mahathir speaks
written by Abraham, March 14, 2009
written by Abraham, March 14, 2009
He remained silent for so long. he knew the game. He watched. He thought the people would be silent like when he was PM. Now he knows that times have changed. Now he speaks to be one with the people. We know you, Mahathir. You should have spoken much earlier and stopped the problem from escalating.
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written by bexe, March 14, 2009
written by bexe, March 14, 2009
Dr M is the only UMNO (albeit Ex) member to have any brains and balls.
Many may dislike him but at least he talks sense most of the time. It is sad that those following him cannot hold a candle to him. So goodbye UMNO.
Many may dislike him but at least he talks sense most of the time. It is sad that those following him cannot hold a candle to him. So goodbye UMNO.
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written by mimi, March 14, 2009
written by mimi, March 14, 2009
Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing........................... why now comment? So slow - was it an exercise in REAL analysis or more a PR exercise which you can only hope will benefit you in the long run?
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Wrong in everything
written by Observer, March 14, 2009
written by Observer, March 14, 2009
Dear Tun
You should also say the whole process by UMNO is a laughing stock. Since when the Speaker is a government employee and thus denying the Speaker of Perak legal representation. Come on Tun Mahathir should tell UMON to stop playing with the law. Many more mistakes to cover up what have gone wrong will make UMNO the greatest enemy of the country....
I am sure that b tomorrow UMNO will put a curse on Tun that you do not speak on behalf of UMNO --this is what they said when KU Li told them it i wrong, UMNO will hide behind that Pak Lah fella - He did the final meeting with the Sultan so anything that went wrong it must be him and since he is retiring put all the blame on him and after that Najib will say see I always wanted an election but boss said no!!!...another political gimmick using small boy tricks..
iF it is illegal then the whole Government is illegal....imagine Perak is in a state of Illegality and do not pay your summons, quit rents, taxes, etc...because all the money will feed the illegal government...by the way can the whole illegal government get paid then. From the State to the local councils?
You should also say the whole process by UMNO is a laughing stock. Since when the Speaker is a government employee and thus denying the Speaker of Perak legal representation. Come on Tun Mahathir should tell UMON to stop playing with the law. Many more mistakes to cover up what have gone wrong will make UMNO the greatest enemy of the country....
I am sure that b tomorrow UMNO will put a curse on Tun that you do not speak on behalf of UMNO --this is what they said when KU Li told them it i wrong, UMNO will hide behind that Pak Lah fella - He did the final meeting with the Sultan so anything that went wrong it must be him and since he is retiring put all the blame on him and after that Najib will say see I always wanted an election but boss said no!!!...another political gimmick using small boy tricks..
iF it is illegal then the whole Government is illegal....imagine Perak is in a state of Illegality and do not pay your summons, quit rents, taxes, etc...because all the money will feed the illegal government...by the way can the whole illegal government get paid then. From the State to the local councils?
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Dr Mahathir
written by K Das, March 14, 2009
written by K Das, March 14, 2009
Mahathir is spot on regarding the illegal power grab in Perak. To him UMNO/BN could have taken over the power without breaching the law or constitution, if only the leaders who orchestrated the power grab had taken the right strategy. If I can read his mind over what is the right strategy it could be this: keep the 4 lawmakers assiduously as sleeping cells in the assembly, boot out Nizar with a vote of no confidence against him passed (with the 4 springing a surprise by abstaining or voting for BN) then get the Sultan’s consent to form the state government by assembling the majority of the lawmakers before him.
Tengku and Mahathir are the best two Prime Ministers Malaysia ever had. The former, kind and benevolent, was loved by the people and the latter, go-getter and authoritarian, was feared and at the same time respected by the people. But Mahathir has achieved far more for the country than Tengku had. Mahathir made some mistakes the major ones being sacking the judges and instituting sodomy charges against Anwar. After all he too is human.
Mahathir himself is a master strategist and he is no lawyer or economist. What the Sultans are now saying and doing vindicates his moves against them in the past in clipping their powers. His move to bail out state enterprises with state funds from folding up is something which the US, Europe and other major countries are adopting today. What can be a bigger tribute to him than this?
His distracters have been too unkind to him. He deserves his place in history
Tengku and Mahathir are the best two Prime Ministers Malaysia ever had. The former, kind and benevolent, was loved by the people and the latter, go-getter and authoritarian, was feared and at the same time respected by the people. But Mahathir has achieved far more for the country than Tengku had. Mahathir made some mistakes the major ones being sacking the judges and instituting sodomy charges against Anwar. After all he too is human.
Mahathir himself is a master strategist and he is no lawyer or economist. What the Sultans are now saying and doing vindicates his moves against them in the past in clipping their powers. His move to bail out state enterprises with state funds from folding up is something which the US, Europe and other major countries are adopting today. What can be a bigger tribute to him than this?
His distracters have been too unkind to him. He deserves his place in history
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Why Mahathir?
written by Ken, March 14, 2009
written by Ken, March 14, 2009
Mahathir is no champion of the rule of law so there must be a reason why he's taking the moral high ground now. Something to do with Umno elections or the his faction in Umno losing? Whatever it is, it's not that he's losing sleep over the illegalities in Perak. Still, his statements are welcome although late.
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dr.m well said
written by rocky, March 14, 2009
written by rocky, March 14, 2009
dr.m has said it a few times about Perak but never as direct as this. Those govt agencies please uphold the constitution and do not disobey the law cos people will come back one day to take back what is theirs...that is the power to rule. najib it is not your destiny to rule Perak, so as Rosmah said, do not be unethical.
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written by Pangait, March 14, 2009
written by Pangait, March 14, 2009
All the 5 charged for insulting the Sultan are Muslims, 4 Malays and Dusun...
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Fair Comment
written by HJ Angus, March 14, 2009
written by HJ Angus, March 14, 2009
This is not an insult to the ruler. Not like the guy who wrote such a radical statement on mental condition etc.
Just like what Karpal Singh stated but he wanted to bring the sultan to court. It is a constitutional matter and we should let the courts decide.
According to a contact in Ipoh, even the Malays are angry in the manner Nizar was deposed.
http://malaysiawatch4.blogspot.com/2009/03/malaysiakini-and-insulting-royalty.html
Just like what Karpal Singh stated but he wanted to bring the sultan to court. It is a constitutional matter and we should let the courts decide.
According to a contact in Ipoh, even the Malays are angry in the manner Nizar was deposed.
http://malaysiawatch4.blogspot.com/2009/03/malaysiakini-and-insulting-royalty.html
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krisis perlembagaan
written by hesli73, March 14, 2009
written by hesli73, March 14, 2009
setuju dengan pandangan Tun. langkah pertama dah silap, dan seterusnya akan jadi huru hara. kesanya kuasa sultan akan di heret ke mahkamah. umum tahu had had kuasa sultan dan ini akan menjadi satu lagi sumber undang undang apabila mahkamah membuat keputusan. keputusan mahkamah adalah satu undang undang.
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UMNO lied, UMNO to die
written by Joeawk, March 14, 2009
written by Joeawk, March 14, 2009
It is common knowledge that UMNOI lied to the Sultan to side with UMNO. Again, UMNO has done the monarchy in one more time.
Intelligent people sometimes do get screwed as well. That is life but the moral is that those who get screwed, do they admit it and rectify the situation within their power.
We shall all wait.
Intelligent people sometimes do get screwed as well. That is life but the moral is that those who get screwed, do they admit it and rectify the situation within their power.
We shall all wait.
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So UMNO is the law? They can insult the Agong but others cannot insult Sultan...
written by kenny, March 14, 2009
written by kenny, March 14, 2009
For UMNO, they are the law? They think they are the lawmaker, they can broke the law? I was made and force to understand that UMNO law is ultimate. But they forgotten something. GOD is absolute. GOD is above everything.
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written by ajajal, March 14, 2009
written by ajajal, March 14, 2009
Anyone in the street will agree that UMNO grab the Perak state Government. Now Najis has to be charged for causing the raykat to insult the Sultan. It is him that create all the mess. The nice loving Sultan has to be put into this silly power grad created none other then the greedy C4. Can C4 be liable to all the mess????
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Agree entirely.
written by Jurimat, March 14, 2009
written by Jurimat, March 14, 2009
Absolutely right, Tun. Why took you so long for the disagreement. The voters felt so hurts since the BN robbed over without any conscience of the voters. Why turn a deaf ear to the voters. Don't the BN know who got the more powerful beside the law. , when come to election, we are the one, " People power".
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written by KS, March 14, 2009
written by KS, March 14, 2009
Reported in Malaysikini
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Mahathir, who clipped the powers of the royals during his reign as prime minister, also displayed disdain for royal intervention in Perak.
“This is also dangerous - if the sultan can get rid of a menteri besar or the Agong can get rid of the prime minister - susah kita (we’ll be in trouble).
“They (the rulers) have other interests. They don’t have our political interests in mind,” he said.
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Mahathir is right, these rulers have other interests, how else you explain the decision the sack the MB in Perak?
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Mahathir, who clipped the powers of the royals during his reign as prime minister, also displayed disdain for royal intervention in Perak.
“This is also dangerous - if the sultan can get rid of a menteri besar or the Agong can get rid of the prime minister - susah kita (we’ll be in trouble).
“They (the rulers) have other interests. They don’t have our political interests in mind,” he said.
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Mahathir is right, these rulers have other interests, how else you explain the decision the sack the MB in Perak?
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written by rini, March 14, 2009
written by rini, March 14, 2009
Att; Justice Denied..I think this guy's brain is more fragile or maybe got no brain at all compared to Tun Mahathir. Pity his parents for spending so much money to educate him and this is all he has to say....
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Home Minister, What do you Say?
written by Sai Man, March 14, 2009
written by Sai Man, March 14, 2009
Home Minister, what Dr.Mahathir said was a treason, isn't it? Since you are too loyal to the government, and you are only carrying out your duty, what are you going to do now? Are you checking the ISA now?
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written by nath, March 14, 2009
written by nath, March 14, 2009
This what the Malaysians have been waiting for and hope the people who need to know will do the needful in the interest of the Perak people. Tun Dr Mahathir need to be congratulated.
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written by citizen, March 14, 2009
written by citizen, March 14, 2009
coffin nail for UMNO , with love from Tun Mahathir to Najib
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all quiet on MSM
written by shane, March 14, 2009
written by shane, March 14, 2009
No mention of DrM's opinion on MSM. Hardly surprising though..
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What more can I say?
written by JaguhKampung, March 14, 2009
written by JaguhKampung, March 14, 2009
Two very senior leaders within UMNO spoke out against BN's takeover of Perak. Tengku Razaleigh and now Mahathir (People may say he is not in UMNO, but Mahathir is still an UMNO person until he dies). What more can I say? Step out of the way Zambry. Nizar, continue with the good job.
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Derhaka?
written by Penumpang Halal, March 14, 2009
written by Penumpang Halal, March 14, 2009
Dr. Mahathir alleged that Sultan Azlan Shah had acted beyond or even against the Constitution of Perak, did Dr. Mahathir then committed derhaka just now?
Hmm...interesting, will he be charged in court for insulting the Sultan and be fined or put to jail?
Exciting events unfolding...
Let's what the next episode...
Hmm...interesting, will he be charged in court for insulting the Sultan and be fined or put to jail?
Exciting events unfolding...
Let's what the next episode...
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Never too late
written by keledang, March 14, 2009
written by keledang, March 14, 2009
It is damn good that my dearest Dr M commented so late. It is always never too late and it sounds blessing in disguise, there, we have chances to see the true dirt in BN surfacing day after day.
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written by Bravo, March 14, 2009
written by Bravo, March 14, 2009
Now that Tun M has tell us the truth. This BN takeover is illegal.
Since we know Najib is allied to Tun M, what next? Is Najib going to listen to Tun?
Very interesting.... Or very fishy?
Since we know Najib is allied to Tun M, what next? Is Najib going to listen to Tun?
Very interesting.... Or very fishy?
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Yes to TDM
written by Forcaster, March 14, 2009
written by Forcaster, March 14, 2009
Now TDM speaks out on Perak political turmoil, Zambry surely begins to shiver! Zambry, why are you still holding on to the MB post which you jolly well knows that you are the fake MB!
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written by chris, March 14, 2009
written by chris, March 14, 2009
At lease he did not proclaim ketuanan melayu. He is finally coming to his senses. The sultan is lost right now with all the wrong advice given by umno. Umno your days are numbered.
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Silly Buggers - its a smoke screen
written by Superbrad, March 15, 2009
written by Superbrad, March 15, 2009
How easy you buggers fall into TDM's schrewd statement. DO you ever for once think this old man wouldsay kind words to PR. You you think so, you are truly an idiot of the same class. He is a smart man, carniving schemes to diffuse a situation when he knows full well UMNO is paying for their mistakes. Insteado of Najis coming out to say it aloud, TDM is asked ot diffuse it rendering the Sultan looking like a fool and making UMNO looking gracious in defeat.
If PR representatives ever come to say kind words to TDM like most all you bloody fools are doing, then the ulterior motive has been set into motion. I for once will never ever trust the word of this old man.
If PR representatives ever come to say kind words to TDM like most all you bloody fools are doing, then the ulterior motive has been set into motion. I for once will never ever trust the word of this old man.
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written by eddydaud, March 15, 2009
written by eddydaud, March 15, 2009
MI Shannon Teoh, naughty, naughty reporting trying to put words in Dr Mahathir's mouth with the title header.
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written by ajajal, March 15, 2009
written by ajajal, March 15, 2009
With this outspoken TDM on PERAK STATE GOVERNMENT now how do we grade our Sultan. He may be fooled by Najis or hooked into the power grab. This event shows that our loving Sultan is not that smart as what we think eh .
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BN and democracy don't mix.
written by V, March 15, 2009
written by V, March 15, 2009
TDM I'm sure many Malaysian appreciate your comment on the illegal power grab by BN regime in Perak even though I suspect few if any believe that you have done so in the interest of defending the constitution and the rule of law. Despite what studies and surveys have shown and what you wish is the case, the answer is no, malaysian have not forgotten the now infamous Lingam tape.
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written by LT, March 15, 2009
written by LT, March 15, 2009
Sometime we love him...sometime we hate him.....yea......we love him now....Tun, will you stop being a teaser and let common sense prevail....yea...we love him more......
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written by kai, March 15, 2009
written by kai, March 15, 2009
Words from a person who has no real power. Who cares what he said now. We all can read and we all can see for ourselves. We don't need you to tell us what is right and what is not. We all knew that it was wrong for what UMNO has done to Perak and to us, and to all the sound minded people of Perak, PR is still the Government.
The Sultan has let all his subjects down!!
The Sultan has let all his subjects down!!
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Big Mistake
written by Xiong Mao, March 15, 2009
written by Xiong Mao, March 15, 2009
It has been a big mistake by Najib. He shouldn't has collaborate with the 2 ex PKR who is facing corruption charges. By collaborate with them, PKR is able to distant themselves for the corruption scandal, and pass it to BN. Najib should had agreed to a snap election and take the opportunity to hit PKR for corruption. Assuming PAS & DAP maintains the seats, with the PKR corruption scandal, can PKR maintain the seats? The rakyat are so against corruption and yet he collaborate with the two.
The state govt should be formed by winning election, and not by betrayals of few ADUN.
The state govt should be formed by winning election, and not by betrayals of few ADUN.
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written by Bigjoe, March 15, 2009
written by Bigjoe, March 15, 2009
While this is true, Dr. M helping the opposition case is out of character unless there is a personal agenda involved. Either he think there is no way the opposition in the end can win in Perak and/or he is pissed at something..
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A Great Man Talks when the people wants to hear.
written by Tree Of Life., March 15, 2009
written by Tree Of Life., March 15, 2009
A Great Man Talks when the people want to hear. A small man talks when the people has heard enough.
Silence at a time when the people needed assurance was a sign of an opportunist, this small man was quiet. When the people began to get what they wanted after all their comments and fights with their heart, mind, soul and strength, like the Judges finally saying that Sivakumar can have his own lawyers, was a hard fought victory for us.
This small man wants to join the chorus now by saying what he should have said at the beginning. To me this man is no Statesman he is an Oportunist and a small common man like common stones found everwhere. Ku Li is a Statesman like a Diamond can be found but rare.
Silence at a time when the people needed assurance was a sign of an opportunist, this small man was quiet. When the people began to get what they wanted after all their comments and fights with their heart, mind, soul and strength, like the Judges finally saying that Sivakumar can have his own lawyers, was a hard fought victory for us.
This small man wants to join the chorus now by saying what he should have said at the beginning. To me this man is no Statesman he is an Oportunist and a small common man like common stones found everwhere. Ku Li is a Statesman like a Diamond can be found but rare.
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black out on MSM
written by Tan Lawrence, March 15, 2009
written by Tan Lawrence, March 15, 2009
Expected to have almost total blackout on mainstream media on the latest comment by TDM. Even in Sin Chew, the bold title says: Dr. M says no need for BN and PR to co-operate, though the news content got mention about Perak BN's mistake in getting the fake MB sworn in before Nizar officially leave office. Guess MSM must have received some pre-warning from Najis not to publicize the news
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written by hope for all, March 15, 2009
written by hope for all, March 15, 2009
Tun....If you said the takeover unlawful, then BN would be unlawful if it insists holding on to Perak. Will you then join Umno after Pak Lah steps down with Umno unlawful being part of BN?
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Why not earlier?
written by BackAlleyKid, March 15, 2009
written by BackAlleyKid, March 15, 2009
Although the things he said makes sense, But y late? should hv speak out during the topic is at the heat and not now. =.="
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written by wira, March 15, 2009
written by wira, March 15, 2009
One of those incidences which I agree with TDM.
The Sovereign may choose, entirely on his own discretion, an MB from among the SA whom he thinks can command the confidence of the legislative assembly.
However, once appointed, the MB cannot be sacked by the Sultan.
The proper way is to defeat the MB with a vote of no confidence.
The Sovereign may choose, entirely on his own discretion, an MB from among the SA whom he thinks can command the confidence of the legislative assembly.
However, once appointed, the MB cannot be sacked by the Sultan.
The proper way is to defeat the MB with a vote of no confidence.
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written by nik, March 15, 2009
written by nik, March 15, 2009
TDM is a bold man and always speak his mind, this time fully supported on his speech on Perak. Despite a lot of negative comments on him but we also should give credits to a lot of things he has done for the country. He is brave men and do many things that other PMs dare not even do it I.e. take away the immunity of rulers, save the country from economy crisis, save our ringgit from the currency crisis, etc.....
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The man has balls
written by tt, March 15, 2009
written by tt, March 15, 2009
I am not going to insult anyone here, insulting the person is like insulting my pure self.
Dr M has done many rights and many wrongs in the past, but we must admit the man has balls. It is due to the fact he has balls, he has always acted on his own terms and won the people support in general election one after another to form the ruling government. He has even stood against the royal in 1993 to revoke the prosecution immunity from the rulers, after a series of scandals involving the ruler.
Unlike many hypocrites regardless where they are from and who they are, Dr M earns my fullest respect in terms of courage and speakout, way above many rulers especially the Perak sultan who used to be once the chief judge.
Dr M has done many rights and many wrongs in the past, but we must admit the man has balls. It is due to the fact he has balls, he has always acted on his own terms and won the people support in general election one after another to form the ruling government. He has even stood against the royal in 1993 to revoke the prosecution immunity from the rulers, after a series of scandals involving the ruler.
Unlike many hypocrites regardless where they are from and who they are, Dr M earns my fullest respect in terms of courage and speakout, way above many rulers especially the Perak sultan who used to be once the chief judge.
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written by Foreigner, March 15, 2009
written by Foreigner, March 15, 2009
YB Tun Mahathir, for once you are right but these goons in UMNO are too stupid to even understand the constitution. They practice the law of the jungle
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written by zik, March 15, 2009
written by zik, March 15, 2009
When Master Of UMNO says this.. I dont know what MB Halam Zambry can say anymore!!
WAHAHAH...VERY FUNNY!!
WAHAHAH...VERY FUNNY!!
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The interpreter did not uphold the rule of law !
written by LAT, Ipoh., March 15, 2009
written by LAT, Ipoh., March 15, 2009
It is sad to know that the one who is supposed to be well versed interpreting the laws did not uphold the basic principle of the rule of law ! Evil companies corrupt good moral or Birds of the same feathers ?
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Tun Speaking his mind
written by Matureman07, March 16, 2009
written by Matureman07, March 16, 2009
There are many things Tun did we do not like and there are also many things he did we like. Maybe there are more dislikes than likes or maybe the dislikes are more serious than likes.
Whatever it may be, at least there is some consistency in his leadership. Lets not just crucify him for the sake of doing so.
He spoken out the facts eventhough it may offend the Government of the day. At least he is brave enough to do so. This does not means we forgive everything he did. Just recognise the right from wrong.
Whatever it may be, at least there is some consistency in his leadership. Lets not just crucify him for the sake of doing so.
He spoken out the facts eventhough it may offend the Government of the day. At least he is brave enough to do so. This does not means we forgive everything he did. Just recognise the right from wrong.
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basic Common sense!!!
written by Dasvader, March 18, 2009
written by Dasvader, March 18, 2009
You don't simply grab power on using two suspended corrupted personalities!
Wrong move!!! You have to go back to the Rakyat. They are the power house. You have hurt the Perakians. Your greed and power craze has put our beloved Sultan of Perak in such a ridicule situation.
I shudder to think when or if you become the PM of this great nation!
Wrong move!!! You have to go back to the Rakyat. They are the power house. You have hurt the Perakians. Your greed and power craze has put our beloved Sultan of Perak in such a ridicule situation.
I shudder to think when or if you become the PM of this great nation!
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Mahathir deserves a place in history
written by kaposhkaposh, March 18, 2009
written by kaposhkaposh, March 18, 2009
I agree that Mahathir deserves a place in history. He achieved more than what all the other Prime Ministers did. On the other hand, he also bred corruption and power misuse that could potentially bring this nation to collapse (which might happen in the near future if the situation does not improve).
Likewise, Hitler also achieved more power for German than any other German leader in history. But he also killed millions of people in the process. He got a place in history. The dark side of history.
Mahathir belong to the same side of history with Hitler.
Likewise, Hitler also achieved more power for German than any other German leader in history. But he also killed millions of people in the process. He got a place in history. The dark side of history.
Mahathir belong to the same side of history with Hitler.
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