I'm totally pissed off by the comments put forward by these people who claim themselves as Malaysian Lawyers. They not even know how to "read" the Federal Constitution (ammendments) and speak like the country is theirs. I'll reserve my own opinion till my exam finishes. But I'm positively submit that the High Court has acted constitutionally and dere's nothing wrong about our constitution (particularly in this issue). Why bring all these havoc and create a mess on ur own face and a**... (grrrrrrrrr). My humble advice to these "lawyers" - If u aren't sure about something, make research anddddddddd shut the f*** up....!!!!!
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A future-would-be lawyer,
ZackIdris@AJA AJA FIGHTING
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On Monday, I spent a quiet and reflective 20 odd minutes, part of it in the rain, holding a candle on the street. It sounds silly, but somehow at the end of it I felt curiously fulfilled. I had made a small stand to show support for a brave lady who through no fault of her own has been made a pawn in the power politics of the State. Many passers by in cars slowed to see what was going on, a few hooted in support and at least one car seemed to spontaneously stop and join us.
The impact of the Moorthy decision has been so shocking to the comfort zone of so many that a great number of people who would never have dreamed of gathering in public in what would be construed an 'illegal' assembly nevertheless gather nightly, quietly and solemnly holding candles, and hold a peaceful vigil to show solidarity and support for the family of the late Mr Moorthy and to show our concern for the slowly eroding right to have equal access to justice for all.
The vigil has gone on every night so far (though on Dec 31 it lasted only a few minutes because of the terrible rain). I would urge all of you to drop by for the whole hour or even a few minutes and show your support. The issue is not about Muslims and non Muslims - the issue is adequate and proper access to justice for all Malaysians.
Time: 8.00 to 9.00 (approx times)
Venue: directly outside the main entrance to Bangunan JKR lama, which houses the Appellate and Special Powers Division of the KL High Court.(Candles are provided, though if you have your own bring it along.)
Kind regards,
Shanmuga
Chandra Kanagasabasai wrote;
Dear Esther
Yes I agree that we should all do something. The candlelight virgil is an excellent idea--how many days will it go on for, as I am out of the country and will come as soon as I am back. Meanwhile it would be nice if all those on Madam Kaliammal's side and those who believe we should have a Constitutional amendment could come together for the sake of unity.Remember the cause.is more important than the individuals.
There would be no more potent message for the government than to see Muslims and non-Muslims united in the cause on the right to profess faith and what better venue than the High Court which has decided it is powerless to answer our cries for justice.
I think lawyers should come dressed in jackets so that the presence of lawyers is noticable and gets across the message that even those practising law are fed up with the system. If we could synchronise and make sure that all attend on the same day our presence would be more noticable. Perhaps someone can suggest a place to meet at together before attending the virgil. Also it would be good if those who are planning to come could indicate on this website that they will be attending, so that we are sure that there will be numbers. This is the time when actions count more than words and for those young lawyers who have admired the Bar for its past achievements, this is the chance to show that you too can do the same when the occasion calls.
Esther Ong wrote;
Dear all,
Irene's right, why wait? the dead is dead, but the laws still affect the living. Let the legal fraternity do our part; we are the voice of the ppl before the law, if we do not intercede against unjust laws, who will and who can? For evil to triumph, good men and women only need to do NOTHING (Burke).
Come show your support to the cause. THe Malaysia Consultative Council on Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism is organizing nightly candlelight vigil in front of the High Court, Jalan Raja from 8-9pm. This is a nonpolitical and nonconfrontation, interracial, interrelgiious effort by Malaysians for a better Malaysia.
Please remember that whatever happened in Moorthy's case CAN happen to any one of us who is not a Muslim. If happened to me - let me tell you I will jump out of the coffin and protest!!! If only Moorthy can speak from the grave... If I can voice out my opinion - why wait until I am 6 feet underground!! Let's not sweep the issue under the carpet again!!
Jeya Kumar wrote,
Hussain,
Although you are right to point out that this is not the first time .Such things have happened, I must say that this is the first time this problem has been able to generate so much publicity and has created a new level of awareness amongst the citizens of this country. I feel that this is the best time to discuss this issue and this forum is as suitable as any other forum to discuss it. As we have seen in the past, this forum has generated plenty of debate on many serious issues and many have benefited from it. So please let's not hold back. I am keen to see what are the views of my Muslim brothers and sisters in the profession on this issue and whether they are in agreement with the ruling of the High Court. Happy New Year to one and all!
Jeya
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