I suggest Saudara Lim Kit Siang. He would be the most suitable opposition figure to shade some light on how the May 13 riot actually broke out. All the more, since some mischievous people seemed to put the blame on him. Remember the government-sponsored movie,"Tanda Putra"? Good opportunity for Lim to also clear the air.

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"Economic policies must be implemented fairly for all, regardless of race or political affiliation."

At best, the above statement will remain just our wishful thinking for a long, long time to come.

Say fellas, are we actually in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, or any of those IS zones in the Middle East? Or, is it just a bad dream?

Practically the entire world knows the identity of the KEY PLAYER responsible for this horrendous murder. The rest are just unfortunate peripheral figures caught in the mess.

It is proving almost impossible to nail the REAL CULPRIT because of his position, and the one too many irregularities and coincidences in the case. Total waste of time and resources trying to show the world they're serious about solving this so-called GREAT MYSTERY. If there's one thing good about Malaysia, its got to be playing "wayang".

Two words come to mind when I read this article: GREED & CORRUPTION.

I'm pretty sure all Malaysians would agree with me on this one. Then of course, those who "benefited" (the givers and the takers) from this wanton and blatant rape of our precious environment would gleefully turn the other way. "A more efficient system of governance" can take a back seat so long as there are ever-willing "givers" and an oversupply of ever-eager "takers". I really can't see this situation ever changing under this incompetent administration. It's simply way beyond their capabilities even if they wish to right all the wrongs.

Like Ashok Gorasia, I too was caught up with the false hope of a green lung and fishing pond when I bought my first property in KL. On that scenic view now stand a condo, shop-lots and a petrol station in a matter of just 10 years.

If anything, the memories of flash floods in Cameron Highlands, KL, PJ and now with unprecedented scale in the eastern states, will only be short-lived. It will be business as usual when the water recedes, a typical Malaysian culture which we are so accustomed to.

From the look of it, this overdevelopment, driven primarily by greed and corruption, will inevitably result in the oversupply of properties of all types. And then the bubble will burst. Here, I must say I'm an unwilling cynic, because I too will not be spared. However, I sincerely believe it would be a good lesson for everyone.

It would surely be a done deal for Pakatan if only the Islamist party in the pact gentlemanly falls in line and not be a "liability". We can only hope that they will come to their senses soon enough and look at the bigger picture instead of harping on, and keeping alive their "hudud" ghost.

Like Rajapakse, revolt from within his party played a primary role in his downfall. We are already seeing glimmers of that happening in one very arrogant party in this country. Strongman Rajapakse of Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP) also thought he was unsinkable. Sounds familiar? Lots of similarities between what is happening (and had happened) in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. We hope that those similarities will neutralise whatever setbacks in the Pakatan Rakyat pact.

As for "blunders", it is especially more noticeable if you're the governing party - in the driver's seat. People want change, for better or for worse, if they're unhappy.

I can smell victory in the air already. Pakatan's victory, I mean.

This onslaught on opposition figures and those they deemed unfriendly to them can only emanate from sheer desperation to stay alive. It could be likened to a decapitated chicken struggling with its last few frenzied kicks before eventually dying.

With this ominous sign from Sri Lanka beckoning our minority government, the end for them is somewhat near. We await GE14 with great anticipation. Just like the Sri Lankans, we too can effect change despite the odds. We can and must make history this time round. We only just missed the boat by a whisker the last round. Only because somebody cheated to stay in power.

I would say, luck is now on our side. With their commander-in-chief making one blunder after another, we jolly well better tip the scales and boot them out once and for all. It's now or never! ABU.

Well, well, well; it's getting more serious than I thought. My gut feelings tell me this will likely snowball into a monster. And, its all got to do with what kind of fodder our "relevant authorities" have been feeding them with all along.

We can only hope these "relevant authorities" will get real and not waste time confiscating Christian materials and giving Christians a hard time trying to be good citizens of this country.

A nine-man panel in this particular appeal could be much better. Perhaps, the more the merrier, especially on matters of such importance.

Quite frankly, I don't see the real significance of an enlarged nine-man bench or the usual five-man bench. There won't be a significant advantage to the appellant in this case if the majority on the panel are Muslim judges.

To be fair and square, the panel should constitute a mixture of Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs or even judges who don't profess a particular religion. The majority surely cannot be Muslim judges, for a very obvious reason.

Justice must not only be done, it must also be seen to be done.

It's best all of you learned people let the public be your "judge".

One thing for sure; immediately after the 1988 judicial crisis (thanks to Dr Mahathir), our respect for the judiciary has gone way way down the drain.

Without prejudice, the one and only way to redeem its reputation or high esteem is to change this lopsided, underperforming and minority government. There isn't another way. Full stop!!!