By Debra Chong
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — A panel of three judges has been assembled to hear the joint bid by the Election Commission and ousted Kota Siputeh assemblyman Datuk Abu Hasan Sarif to stay the High Court’s decision declaring the seat vacant.
They are Datuk Sulong Mat Jeraie, Datuk Kang Hwee Gee and Datul Abdul Aziz Abd. Rahim.
Earlier, senior Federal counsel from the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Datuk Kamaludin Md. Said, acting for the Election Commission, confirmed that the Court of Appeal will hear their appeal against the ruling calling for a by-election.
Meanwhile, the legal team for the Kedah Speaker was caught unawares when contacted. Lawyer Edmund Bon told The Malaysian Insider that this echoes the Perak constitutional wrangle earlier this year.
“Same team, same nature of case,” said Bon, who added that he had to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day and rush to Putrajaya straight away.
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written by teh ewe leng, November 24, 2009
written by teh ewe leng, November 24, 2009
Another one man panel. Then he gets elevated to the Federal Court!
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written by Joker, November 24, 2009
written by Joker, November 24, 2009
Anyone wanna to bet 10000 to 1 that the court will reverse the high court decision?
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written by Two Cents, November 24, 2009
written by Two Cents, November 24, 2009
I did not know our courts can be so efficient!!! The biasness is so bloody apparent.
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written by leslie fong, November 24, 2009
written by leslie fong, November 24, 2009
why this election commision so busy body defending that umno assembly guy..should not sides on politics-neutral. Not transparency & bias EC towards UMNO.
If court decided that kota siputeh area are void to hold election then do their part,prepare for election.
why EC need to hold court..etc. Is EC duty to lobby this assembly guy just becoz he is UMNO people but fail to do his duty as assemblyman?
If court decided that kota siputeh area are void to hold election then do their part,prepare for election.
why EC need to hold court..etc. Is EC duty to lobby this assembly guy just becoz he is UMNO people but fail to do his duty as assemblyman?
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written by i_love_malaysia, November 24, 2009
written by i_love_malaysia, November 24, 2009
There's always time for BN in court!!! But why the BN-UMNO assemblyman got no time to attend the Assembly and resulted in the court ruling declaring his seat vacant??? Another good eg of BN govt having lousy guy as the rakyat rep. !!! Time to change them before they change this country into another "4th" world country!!!
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written by rocky, November 24, 2009
written by rocky, November 24, 2009
normal la...for UMNO/BN law etc is bend every which way...rakyat didahulukan they say but we know the truth!!
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written by orangbiasa, November 24, 2009
written by orangbiasa, November 24, 2009
Election commission is suppose to hold elections by taking instructions from the respective Speakers. In recent years EC has been embroiled with so many court hearings defending BN candidates. It is so apparent when it comes to BN/UMNO cases , the courts act very swiftly. File an appeal in the morning, case heard in the afternoon!!!
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written by future, November 24, 2009
written by future, November 24, 2009
It will be catastrophe for UMNO and the appellate court will save them all the troubles.
Welcome to 1Malaysia.
Welcome to 1Malaysia.
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written by Sam, November 24, 2009
written by Sam, November 24, 2009
The Higher Courts are fast to act when they hear UMNO related cases. Decisions made before court sits.... Of course, favorable to UMNO.
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written by nasihatorangtua, November 24, 2009
written by nasihatorangtua, November 24, 2009
Court should be neutral. EC should be neutral. They must not take side.
Bring back public confidence in judicial by passing a fair and honest judgement.
Rakyat watching!
Bring back public confidence in judicial by passing a fair and honest judgement.
Rakyat watching!
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written by Musz, November 24, 2009
written by Musz, November 24, 2009
EC must stay neutral all the time, meaning follow whatever the court decides. BN can appeal, it's their right, not EC. But now, not only EC wants to overule the Speaker's power, but even the court's power. Hello 1 Corrupt Malaysia !!!
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written by vp, November 24, 2009
written by vp, November 24, 2009
If Najib control the group of Appeal Court, then nothing is impossible.
Any case that is not favarouble to him will be turned over.
Ha Ha Ha, 1 Court Malaysia, Appeal court action, rakyat all lose.
Any case that is not favarouble to him will be turned over.
Ha Ha Ha, 1 Court Malaysia, Appeal court action, rakyat all lose.
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written by cckkpr, November 24, 2009
written by cckkpr, November 24, 2009
U may get a surprise. Appeal rejected. By-election to proceed. Coz it doesnt make any difference even if BN loses unlike Perak.
Blah! Blah!Blah! Our courts are independent and highly respected. Judgement based on facts and precedent.
Blah! Blah!Blah! Our courts are independent and highly respected. Judgement based on facts and precedent.
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written by Zamri Pak Nayan, November 24, 2009
written by Zamri Pak Nayan, November 24, 2009
Our courts is extremely efficient!???? this is the 2nd time after Zamri Vs Nizar case in Perak. ...It can repeat and repeat again until we change the government....
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written by ckh, November 24, 2009
written by ckh, November 24, 2009
Now THIS is one good reason why Malaysia will be an exporter of maids and migrant labourers ... coming soon or is it next change?
See: http://themalaysianinsider.com...port-maids
See: http://themalaysianinsider.com...port-maids
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written by sama, November 24, 2009
written by sama, November 24, 2009
Sama old shit again. Where got justice, one? No wonder investors dont come!
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written by Likou Brujup, November 24, 2009
written by Likou Brujup, November 24, 2009
Why UMNO soooooooo bacul to face by-election, not necessary kalahkan?
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written by allankong, November 24, 2009
written by allankong, November 24, 2009
I understand the EC is only to arrange for a smooth election
why involve in politics? I think Umno gang cannot afford
to have the table overturned whereby now EC cannot campur
with the legislature whereas they were all powerful in Perak debacle
But then again umno can bend the laws to fit
Respect the judges please ha ha ha ha I respect a cow more!
why involve in politics? I think Umno gang cannot afford
to have the table overturned whereby now EC cannot campur
with the legislature whereas they were all powerful in Perak debacle
But then again umno can bend the laws to fit
Respect the judges please ha ha ha ha I respect a cow more!
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written by zackeye, November 24, 2009
written by zackeye, November 24, 2009
The only thing neutral in the Malaysian system is the electrical system where there is a wire that is called neutral. Other agencies of government are hardly neutral at all. They are the livewire of BN.
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written by Anak Angkat, November 24, 2009
written by Anak Angkat, November 24, 2009
Foregone conclusion? Probably so. Anything so long as UMNO/BN does not have to face the Rakyat.
Gives me a very sick feeling that GE 13 may not even happen. Anyone taking odds on that?
Gives me a very sick feeling that GE 13 may not even happen. Anyone taking odds on that?
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written by MalaysiaKami, November 25, 2009
written by MalaysiaKami, November 25, 2009
Dear Rakyat,
Why bother, with or without the by-election, the politician who get elected will have one primary motive-to MAKE MONEY. How to swindle the RAKYAT's money and make him rich.
Let not bother with these by-elections, a ego trip for Najib and Anwar. Look at the big picture, TURN THE TABLES AROUND, SEND A STRONG MESSAGE during the next General Elections, wakil rakyat to work for the RAKYAT. Reject crooks and self serving politicians. Do Not give them prominance, the next tim a wakil rakyat comes to your neighbour hood, do not go for the function. No more VIP/VVIP treatment, they should be the ones treating us as a VVIP after all we put them there. We are the so called 'Employer'.
Let turn the tables around- the next time a function is organized- let the Y.B come early and he and his team ensure that we are accorded the VVIP treatment- reserved car park- reserved table seating and etc.
Why bother, with or without the by-election, the politician who get elected will have one primary motive-to MAKE MONEY. How to swindle the RAKYAT's money and make him rich.
Let not bother with these by-elections, a ego trip for Najib and Anwar. Look at the big picture, TURN THE TABLES AROUND, SEND A STRONG MESSAGE during the next General Elections, wakil rakyat to work for the RAKYAT. Reject crooks and self serving politicians. Do Not give them prominance, the next tim a wakil rakyat comes to your neighbour hood, do not go for the function. No more VIP/VVIP treatment, they should be the ones treating us as a VVIP after all we put them there. We are the so called 'Employer'.
Let turn the tables around- the next time a function is organized- let the Y.B come early and he and his team ensure that we are accorded the VVIP treatment- reserved car park- reserved table seating and etc.
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written by Henry Chin, November 25, 2009
written by Henry Chin, November 25, 2009
Does EC have the right to appeal ? If they do it looks like they are no longer neutral. And EC is setting a precedent here so the next time around should the seat belongs to PR is declared vacant by BN speaker, will EC be doing what they are doing today ?
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