Speakers' Corner

Occasional contributions from readers, which do not necessarily reflect the views of Sarawak Report but may be published at the discretion of the site

No Further Action

The new mantra of the PN Attorney General’s office. No further action against Riza. Nor against other prominent PN personalities. The latest is Covid dodger Minister Khairuddin. In his case the excuse, publicised for no apparent reason by the chief of the CID, is that the Minister was not presented with an official form!  Are […]

More On the ‘Art of Speakering’

“Ngeh Koo Ham [https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/547275] has hit the nail on the head when he said that the Federal Constitution should not be subservient to the Standing Orders of the House.  The latter are not even considered laws but rules to regulate meetings of the House. If it is otherwise as asserted by Speaker Azhar, then we would

Based On What?

In his latest self justifying tergiversation Speaker Harun has opined publicly that he has been “consistent” on the no confidence motion issue. He now says, unbelievably, that “only Putrajaya has the power to allow any private member’s motion to be debated” As usual he begs the question. The fact of the matter is that it is a

Why Is This Criminal Still In Parliament?

The Constitution is crystal clear on the matter. Najib, having been convicted is automatically disqualified from membership of the Legislative Assembly. No ifs ands or buts. Nothing in the Constitution about appeals, stays of execution or any other legal get outs. If there were such he could use them. But there are not. His conviction

Have The PDRM Bosses Gone Bananas?

Or are they merely craven robots doing whatever they are told to do by an illegal government?  Press reports about CID questioning of Anwar Ibrahim force impartial observers to ask themselves that question. Among the ludicrous questions reported to have been put to Anwar was one about the level of support for the PN “government”

Activity Detrimental To Parliamentary Democracy

Something of a mouthful it might be thought but those so thinking should realise that the words are the heading to Section 124 of the Malaysian Penal Code. one subsection of which prescribes twenty years jail on conviction. Anyone with any responsibility for the management of Parliament, be they Member or parliamentary servant must ensure

Time For Parliament To Be Called

“In view of recent development which has cast serious doubt on whether the PM still commands majority support in parliament, no business is more important than settling this issue in parliament without delay. A special session of parliament should hence be convened forthwith whereby either a “motion of confidence” by the ruling coalition or a

Delusions Of Youth?

A Press report states that Bersatu Youth “information chief” Mohd Ashraf claimed that Anwar had “deceived the King” and “ridiculed the Royal institution” by having an audience with the King. He did not specify what he meant; if indeed he knew. One thing is clear and that is that if Bersatu Youth want to be

Weaponising Instruments of Law & Order

Press reports state that CID chief Huzir Mohamed has approved the holding of a police investigation into a report lodged by UMNO MP Ahmad Mazlan. According to the CID chief that report referred to a “leak to the public” of a list of names of MPs who reportedly support Anwar. The investigation, Huzir stated, would

So Private Selling Of Alcohol Is OK?

Press reports quote PAS  “Minister” Khairuddin as claiming that “gambling and open selling of alcohol” will only lead to “social ills” He is, of course, entitled to his own opinions though why he should think that anyone else should listen to them is another matter. How about Mercedes limousines purchased for PAS bosses with diverted

High Income State?

Sarawak’s Chief Minister is reported as saying that his State will become “a high income State” by 2030! He ought to know since Sarawak politicians and business people linked to State Governor Taib have long since achieved that status! However since the immensly valuable tropical forests have all been cut down to benefit Chinese cronies

Respect His Privacy?

A report indicates that an “aide” to Minister Azmin (unstated if paid from public funds) has called for “respect for privacy” in connection with claims that Azmin is Covid positive. Why? Is Azmin some super sort of person whose health status is a secret? He is a public servant, like it or not and the

Pot Calling Kettle Black

POT CALLING KETTLE BLACK Mega criminal Najib is reported as calling for PAS Minister Khairuddin to be prosecuted for “flouting quarantine orders”  Whether or not that is a criminal offence is something for those better qualified in the law than Malaysia’s mega criminal to opine on. But is is really ludicrous to see Najib, already

Is Democracy Alive And Well In Sabah?

Many Malaysians will probably be surprised, if not astonished, by reaction in Sabah to the absurd PAS statement that they should have a seat in the Sabah State Assembly despite not having contested any at the recent election. It is hard to grasp how this extraordinary, impertinent and undemocratic suggestion should have even seen the

“Don’t Get Carried Away By Idealism”

That was the “sage” advice offered by Land Dayak “leader Manyin in the course of a public address. Idealism was last seen around the Sarawak political scene before the Taib corruption regime took over the State. Since then it has all been about money, money and money. That is, for the privileged minority who control

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