fire up the candlelight!

Anti-ISA Candlelight Vigil
8.00pm Sat 27 Sept 2008

To demand the release of all ISA detainees, especially RPK and the Hindraf 5.

Pics taken from ISA Bulletin Board

Organiser: Hindraf (Checckk-out da soundtrack on dey website, machaaaa!)

Venue: Dataran Merdeka – the dutiful cops cordoned off the whole of Dataran and asked everyone to bugger off. When I got there at 8.05pm, it was deserted.

Then I received word that the crowd were making their way to Kortumalar Pillayar Temple, opposite Puduraya.

There was supposed to be another vigil at Central Market but these vigilers were also making their way to the temple.

When I arrived, two thousand Malaysians of all races were there offering to light candles for everyone - check out the pics and vids:
Malaysiakini pics:

Videos by DeadAlienX:

More videos by DeadAlienx on YouTube

Pix by DeadAlienX:

pic by Malaysiakini

Click to enlarge.

More pix by DeadAlienX on Picasa

Malaysiakini videos:

Police prescence was at a minimum, and none of them [dared] interefere.

The crowd dispersed after an hour or so.

I bought a MAKKAL SAKTI t-shirt (XXL).

 

 Yesterday, the Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA [GMI] tried to distribute leaflets calling for the repeal of the ISA and tonight’s candlelight vigil:

united? umm-no

There is word that “a bombshell” will be announced [not thrown or dropped, hopefully] after Raya in response to UMNO’s re-scheduling of their General Assembly and Badawi’s handover of power to Najib [eeeeeeek!].

What could it be?

a) Badawi announcing his resignation which will take effect in March?

b) Badawi resigning NOW and Najib taking over NOW (eeeeeeeeeeek!)

c) Anouncement that the top two UMNO posts [therefore PM and DPM] will be open to one and all?

d) Badawi, through his proxies, revealing that he knows what Najib did last summer?

e) Anwar and his merry band of 31 MPs go to see the King?

f) With all the infighting in UMNO, will it self-destruct pretty soon, paving the way for Anwar and his merry band of 31 MPs to saunter into Parliament without breaking a sweat?

Tengku Razaleigh, who aspires to be PM has called on all UMNO members to reject the re-scheduling of the UMNO General Assembly and elections as it is not provided for in the party constitution. [See NST report]

The thick plottenssss……

teresa molotov-ed!!

BREAKING NEWS [Malaysiakini]:

Teresa Kok’s parent’s house hit by molotov cocktails.

Two Molotov cocktails were thrown into the family home of Seputeh member of parliament Teresa Kok in Kuala Lumpur early today.

However, no one was hurt in the incident. Teresa’s parents are living in the house at Jalan Ipoh together with her siblings.

 The family has lodged a police report over the attack.  

Kok, a senior Selangor state exco member, will be holding a press conference this afternoon on the matter.

In recent days, Kok has come under fire from several quarters for her remarks on the low quality of food given to her while she was under a week-long Internal Security Act detention last week.

Kok, 43, was arrested under the ISA on Sept 12 for allegedly raising Islamic issues. She was released on Sept 19.

The idiots also left a note:

 Pic and more details from Teresa’s blog

Video of aftermath:

Also reported in the Star Online. and NST.

This attack is obviously the work of degenerates hell bent on provoking a violent reaction from the Chinese community, thereby giving a reason for the Govt to invoke draconian measures like emergency rule etc – and thereby thwarting any attempt at a govt takeover by legitimate means.

So it’s best to keep cool and let the police do their job [although it's not likely they will], and ignore all the bastards trying to stir up racial tension.

no milk today

Press statement from Dr. Wan Azizah, President parti KeADILan Rakyat [PKR] on the current China melamine in milk scandal. It’s very well written, I might add…

From KeADILan’s website:

25 September 2008

The Health Ministry’s action in banning milk and milk-based products from China on Tuesday September 23rd is somewhat late in light of the fact that news of the scandal broke more than one week ago on Monday 15th September. The initial statement by the Health Ministry that baby formula sold in Malaysia “is safe” and that Malaysia does not import milk or milk-based products from China, only to later admit to the contrary is questionable. While the Health Ministry had, on September 23rd, released a list of diary products sold in Malaysia which are safe, the procedures on how they arrived at these conclusions – ie. if they were chemically tested – were not revealed. Singapore, in comparison had, on September 19th, published a list of banned items. We urge the Health Ministry to publish a list of all products which have been found to contain melamine and those that have been banned. The Health Ministry’s tardiness, lack of transparency and downplaying of the hazards of Melamine has caused the Rakyat to be overly-cautious and suspicious. As a result, many are completely abstaining from buying and consuming milk and milk-based products. The Health Ministry should have acted more speedily and ordered an immediate freeze on all suspected food items and sent samples for thorough checks, instead of waiting one week to take action. The Malaysian government should also take immediate steps to set up a food testing agency, along the lines of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in order to ensure that all consumable items imported into Malaysia are safe and of proper quality. KeADILan further urges the Health Ministry and the Malaysian government to place at utmost importance the health and well-being of the Rakyat over its perennial concern of protecting its own image along with that of business-owners and retailers. This will undoubtedly give the Rakyat a fuller, more transparent picture and therefore assuage their anxieties. Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail President, Parti Keadilan Rakyat

Click for lists of “safe” products and updates from the Food Safety & Quality Division of the Ministry of Health. They have a long list of “cleared items”, including on the last page, a list of seized products which according to them, “observes the Melamine standards” – whatever the hell that means.

Meanwhile the Star reports that the Health Ministry has put 132 dairy items on the “suspect list” – including confectionaries, chocolates, breads, cereals and milk, but they stopped short of naming the brands, so we have to either guess, play russian roulette with what goes into our mouths or stop eating all the above for a few months.

There’s an interesting Singaporean blog, Singapore Complain(sic) Hub, which has a typically Singaporean look at how they are handling the crisis.

sodomy sandiwara chapter 3

*** WATCH SHORT DOCUMENTARY: IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPT 1998 ***

UPDATE 10.45 MALAYSIAKINI:

Sessions judge SM Komathy Suppiah set Oct 7 for her decision [after hearing] arguments this morning from both the prosecution and the defence counsel on whether the case should be transferred to the High Court.

[Note: Parliament reconvenes on the 13th]

According to Malaysiakini, the trial started today with the prosecution, led by AG’s Chambers prosecution head Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden, submitting in favour of a transfer of the case to High Court.

However, the defence team objected to the transfer notice as it was signed by attorney-general (AG) Abdul Gani Patail.

Their objection was on the basis that the AG should not have played any role in this case as he was being investigated following a complaint that the had tampered with evidence in Anwar’s cases 10 years ago.

Mohd Yusof said that Abdul Gani had no direct role in prosecution of this case and as such the transfer order, although signed by the attorney general, was valid. [In other words, he closed his eyes when he signed the order? "Don't tell me what this is! I'm not involved!! I don wanna knowwww!" scribbblescribblesign...]

Responding to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s previous assurance that Abdul Gani will not be involved in any way in the Anwar trial, Mohd Yusof said: “At the end of the day, the PM can say anything.” [cos he's an idiot?]

Citing case laws, Mohd Yusof told the judge that she had no choice but to transfer the case to the High Court. [Case laws? We're not talking 'binding precedent' here - this is merely in the realm of procedure - and procedurally, a Sessions court is a more than adequate forum to hear a sodomy charge. Besides, to drag in any case down to the level of a trumped up sodomy charge is an insult, ok?]

10.00AM: Anwar is in court again today – this time the Attorney General’s prosecutors [persecutors?] want the case transferred to the High Court [where many a 'friendly' judge presides?].

Video of Anwar and his lawyers disputing the AG’s application [taken just after the last hearing on Sept 10].

Sodomy sandiwara chapter 2 [10 Sept]:
http://deadalienx.wordpress.com/2008/09/10/sept-10-anwars-next-hurdle/

 A minute-by-minute account of today’s proceedings is available on Anwar’s blog.

Meanwhile he held a press conference outside the courtroom and Malaysiakini quizzed him on the delay in the master plan to topple the govt:

“I appeal to Malaysian citizens, particularly those who want to see a change, to understand … and be a bit more patient because we do not want to transgress the constitution, rules and procedures,” he said.

He also said he had written to the king to inform him of his actions so far, although he was not yet seeking an audience with the monarch, [why ah? why not? whywhywhy???] who would need to approve any change in government.

See analysis “Race to the Istana” on why the King is imperative in the master plan.

Video of Anwar’s press conference at the courthouse:

He’s got to get a move on before the momentum loses steam, and fizzles out, along with the support of the people, 31+ MPs included.

Precious time is slipping away
But you’re only king for a day
It doesn’t matter to which God you pray
Precious time is slipping away

It doesn’t matter what route you take
Sooner or later the hearts going to break
No rhyme or reason, no master plan
No Nirvana, no promised land

 

 

- Van Morrison “Precious Time”

 

 

 

 

teresa released, petra stuck

Update 23 Sept: Raja Petra slapped with an ISA 2 year detention order. (Check the caption of the Star pic – if they haven’t corrected it yet).

Reason: “He ridiculed Islam”, says Home Minister Hamid Alblur.
The real reason: He knows who were the last people Altantuya saw.

 

Malaysiakini video of Teresa’s release and short sharp statement:

Pix by Malaysiakini

After 6 days, 13 hours and 20 minutes, Member of Parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim has been released from ISA detention.

“We salute you Teresa for your conviction of the faith that does justice.”

Now let’s mobilise our efforts to get Raja Petra out so he can reveal the rest of the story behind the Altantuya murder. [His last instalment of the story was a bit of a cliffhanger.]

 
And, oh yes, while we’re at it, abolish the ISA, race-based political parties and political leaders who make statements like, ‘you will be arrested under the ISA to ensure your safety.’

Teresa almost immediately held a press conference and you can access her full press statement HERE

Afterwhich, during question time she said she’s going to sue the govt’s pants off. [Not exactly her verbatim quote, but thereabouts, lah].

art 43(4): race to the istana!! (updated)

BREAKING NEWS [18/09/08] Malaysiakini:

Pakatan Rakyat leader Anwar Ibrahim today said that he has sent a letter to PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to convene an emergency session of the Parliament for an emergency motion to be debated on the premier’s government.

Anwar, in a press conference, said that the opposition coalition wanted to debate on a motion of no confidence against Abdullah.

He wanted the Parliament to be recalled as soon as next Tuesday.

The letter to Badawi will most likely be tossed in the dustbin, which would leave Anwar little choice but to refer to:

Federal Constitution 43 (4) If the Prime Minister ceases to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives, then, unless at his request the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dissolves Parliament, the Prime Minister shall tender the resignation of the Cabinet.

Because Badawi doesn’t want to see Anwar and his list of MPs and discuss a peaceful transtion of power, the possible scenarios in the next few days are:

Anwar seeks audience with Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, shows him the list, which will show that [as per Art 43 (4)]: “the Prime Minister ceases to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives” which will compel Badawi to uphold the latter half of Art 43 (4): “the Prime Minister shall tender the resignation of the Cabinet.”

However, Constitutional expert Prof. Shad Saleem Faruqi in today’s Sun,  dismisses the idea that a visit to the Istana will have any effect:

… under the Constitution, the Agong cannot dismiss the prime minister, the Parliament must dismiss the PM. And at the moment, the Dewan is not in session. If there is a vote of no confidence on the PM, it must be in the Dewan.
…
Anwar said they are going to the Istana. They are most welcome to the Istana; they can have nice tea there, I’m sure, but nothing more than that. A piece of paper with 112 names is not enough. Anyone can write their names. It has to be on the floor of the house.

The Prof does concede that there is somewhat of a lacuna between the Constitution and Parliamentary Standing Orders:

They can call for a motion of no confidence against the PM but the standing order of the Dewan is silent about this. There is no mention of vote of no confidence in the standing order.
…
So, what needs to be done is for the MPs to introduce some other motions. An MP, any MP, can introduce a motion. But then, it will have to be decided by the Speaker and he would first need enough number of MPs to support it, and then debate it, then only he will accept it.

This will undoubtedly be shot down even before anyone can open his mouth, as evidenced by Pakatan’s attempt in the last Parliamentary session. [See also archived posting, "No Confidence Monday"]

Therefore one must interpret “members of the House of Representatives” in Art 43(4) on a wider basis – that they remain Members even if Parliament is in recess. As such if “the majority” of these visit the King together, they may be able to circumvent the neccessity of a vote of no confidence in Parliament and the inherent lacuna therein.

However, if this is the course of action, Badawi can also use this route and beat Anwar to the gates of the Istana. Then if he is able to convince the Agong that it would be better to uphold the MIDDLE part of Art 43(4): “at his [Badawi's] request the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dissolves Parliament” – then the ‘reset’ button is pressed and a snap elections will be called.

However, as snap elections are a gamble the BN could most likely lose, [and the Agong can even refuse to dissolve Parliament, as per Art.40(2)(b)] another alternative would be to cite Anwar’s moves in the last few weeks as “a threat to national security” and detain him under the ISA – which according to Malaysiakini this afternoon, he has already hinted at:

The premier issued a warning that appear to indicate the possibility of an ISA arrest for the maverick politician … ‘He has become a threat to the economy and possibly (national) security,” he said. This in itself provides sufficient grounds for the authorities to invoke [the ISA] against Anwar.

However, given the popular support of the citizens that Anwar definitely has, putting him away will result in utter disenfranchisement, disaffection, disgust and worst case, a grave danger of a people’s uprising – which may actually SAVE Badawi in the end … more on this below…

Another scenario which could develop is … NAJIB could gather enough BN MPs who’ve had it with Badawi! And if he can claim that since it’s apparent that all Pakatan MPs have also lost confidence in the PM, then via Art 43(4), Najib himself can get Badawi to resign.

Then if Najib can force all the BN MPs to sign a memorandum that they support him – and forcing them is the easiest part - all he has to do now is cite Art 43 (2)(a) “the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall first appoint as Perdana Menteri (Prime Minister) to preside over the Cabinet a member of the House of Representative who in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House;”

Badda-bing-badda boom, Najib is suddenly Prime Minister in one fell swoop.

Which is why Badawi has taken over the Defence Minister portfolio – if Najib pulls this stunt, or even if Anwar is ISA’d and the rakyat take to the streets, Badawi will advise the Agong to declare an emergency and martial law with the military under their command – a scenario which has seen countless repeats in Thailand…..

150(1) If the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security, or the economic life, or public order in the Federation or any part thereof is threatened, he may issue a Proclamation of Emergency making therein a declaration to that effect.

137(1) There shall be an Armed Forces Council, which shall be responsible under the general authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for the command, disciplne and administration of, and all other matters relating to, the armed forces, other than matters relating to their operatonial use.

137(3) The Armed Forces Council shall consist of …(a) the Minister for the time being charged with responsibility for defence, who shall be Chairman;

But the above option is fraught with economic repercussions: the stock market will crash, the ringgit will plunge, the economy will go into immediate recession, if not depression, which will be felt most of all by BN ministers and thier “associates” who will lose all the ”business” they’ve done “for the country” over the years. One can already imagine their terror-stricken faces at the mere mention of ‘emergency’.

So it all litreally goes down to the wire – whoever reaches the Istana first, “wins”. 

Anwar’s run reminds me of Diego Maradona’s “Goal of the Century” [World Cup 86 quarterfinal Eng vs Arg]:

[Note the bulk of the above analysis was written and published at 6.30pm on 17 Sept, with the views of Prof. Faruqi added in at 10.30am 18 Sept - therefore long before the article by Prof. Dr. Aziz Bari, "The King Needs to Intervene" which was published in Malaysiakini at 1.40pm 18 Sept]

 

takeover tuesday

Is today “Takeover Tuesday”?

We shall soon find out at 2pm today when Anwar convenes a press conference to, according to PKR sources, announce the takeover plans.

You can watch a live webcast on HERE on Anwar’s blog or HERE on JustIn.tv

Update 3.00pm:

Video of press conference:

Read the full press statement HERE. [Courtesy of Malaysian Insider]

In a nutshell, he announced:

1. He has more than 31 MPs who’ve crossed over, which is enough to form a new govt.
2. To protect their their safety, he cannot release their names right now.
3. Pakatan Rakyat leaders are awaiting confirmation on the proposed meeting with Badawi where they will reveal the name list and discuss a peaceful transition of power.

   UPDATE: [Malaysiakini]: Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he would not meet the Pakatan Rakyat leader to discuss any transition of power plan, the premier also challenged Anwar to reveal the names of the alleged Barisan Nasional defectors.
                   “If he really has the list of MPs, he should just reveal it, and need not wait to meet me. He does not have the list. He is a liar,” said the prime minister.

4. After which, Pakatan Rakyat led by Anwar will seek an audience with the Agong in line with the Federal Constitution’s provisions.

   UPDATE: [Malaysiakini]: Pakatan Rakyat leaders will seek an audience with the king since Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi declined to meet them to discuss a peaceful transition of power by Barisan Nasional. PKR information chief Tian Chua said this may happen as soon as within the next 24 to 48 hours.

5. And finally, when Parliament convenes on Oct. 13th, a new govt will be installed.

This all sounds deceptively simple, but I for one am not too sure that the BN will want to leave quietly despite Anwar’s request that, “We want a peaceful transition. We hope that Barisan will not put up emergency rule to stop MPs from going to Parliament or arrest (government) MPs or stop them from joining Pakatan Rakyat”.

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In the meantime here’s are videos of his full speech at the Malaysia Day celebrations at Kelana Jaya stadium last night [from www.mediarakyat.net]:

Note: if you happen to have a slow connection, let the videos play till the end while you do someting else, then click “replay”
Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

Part 4:

sept 16 – declare your own holiday! (updated)

Instead of taking to the streets in protest against BN’s arrogant and criminal behaviour, why don’t we all STAY HOME in protest!

There are calls for everyone to stay away from work/school/business on TUESDAY 16 SEPT 2008 – HARI MALAYSIA (which should be a public holiday, anyway).

Taking to the streets in protest will not get as much attention as deserted streets, a plunge in productivity and a stock market dip!

What more peaceful a protest than to spend the say at home with the ones we love! *sigh*

Let’s do it!! As soon as you get to work Monday morning put in your application for a day’s leave. You won’t be breaking any laws if you apply for leave – if you take MC, it’ll only be dishonest but not illegal.

To help you make your mind up, here’s a classic for you:
MC Miker G n’ DJ Sven with HOLIDAY RAP!

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“They’ve Gone Berserk” Update [13/8]:

Sin Chew journalist released. In the NST, Syed Hamid Alblur said she was detained under the Internal Security Act because police believed her life was “under threat”.

He declared, while struggling madly to keep a straight face, police intelligence had ascertained that Tan’s safety was threatened because she had reported on Bukit Bendera Umno division chairman Datuk Ahmad Ismail’s racist and seditious comments, making this the only country where the victim is jailed and the criminal remains free.

According to Malaysiakini, Anwar Ibrahim is seeking a meeting with Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to discuss national security in the wake of the ISA crackdown and the future of Malaysian politics.

Perhaps Badawi is NOT the right person to talk to. The BN now has two heads [not unlike the proverbial snake] – one head – let’s call it “the Badawi head” - has Badawi’s ever-decreasing supporters, while the other head, let’s call it “the Mahathir head”, has Najib and his ever-increasing gang, with Mahathir as their spiritual leader [the term 'spiritual' is used VERY VERY loosely here].

The Mahathir head wants a return of the old order, where we, the ordinary citizens, were ‘provided’ for by a benevolent dictator; where government did ‘business’ with impunity (remember “Malaysia Inc.”) and in the course of “business as usual”, were free to pillage the coffers in pursuit of personal wealth for themselves and extended families, where its ’public opinion’, ‘popularity’ and standing amongst right thinking members of society did not matter – the only thing that mattered was power and control, held by any means neccessary. 

The Mahathir head will NEVER want any Badawi-style reforms if it means forsaking ‘business’ and will NEVER want to lose power and the ‘business’ it brings and will crush anyone who stands in their way.

Therefore although wanting to talk to Badawi is a useless move because the Mahathir head is already now calling most of the shots, the Mahathir head will never want to talk to Anwar, anyway - what they want is to silence him and his people forever.

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Sept 12 will truly be the saddest day of the year – the BN govt in its desperate attempt to cling on to its last vestiges of power, has used the Internal Security Act (ISA) to silence the reformasi movement.

Political activist-blogger Raja Petra, Member of Parliament Teresa Kok and Sin Chew journalist Tan Hoon Cheng have been arrested for “being a threat to national security” [read: a threat to Barisan National security]. (Click on links for ‘reasons’ for their arrests.)

The ISA, as is infamously known, provides for detention without trial for up to two years and is renewable indefinitely on the prerogative of the Home Minister [Syed Hamid Albar].

Three newspapers – the Sun, Sin Chew and Suara Keadilan have also been issues ’show cause’ letters – a precursor to suspension of their publishing permit.

There are fears of a massive ISA crackdown, last seen in 1987 during the Mahathir regime.

Fifty years from now, if BN are still in power, our school history books will show that the persons caught today were enemies of the people out to destroy our country – and the kids of the time will say, “Ooo … these were really bad people weren’t they … lucky we have such a vigilant government.”

The BN have gone berserk. The only “threat to national security” and enemy of the people are the BN govt themselves.

As such, the ISA along with the BN govt has to be abolished immediately.

Watch Al Jazeera’s “People & Power” Sept 9 2008 on the ISA

sept 10: anwar’s next hurdle (update + video)

Today [Sept 10], Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, MP for Permatang Pauh and Leader of the Opposition will be hauled back into court for the next phase of his sodomy sandiwara.

The “bagi laluan” video and cutting statement from DSAI [from Malaysiakini]

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Pic from NST [click for report

BREAKING NEWS 10.50am [Malaysiakini]:

Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case was today adjourned to Sept 24 following a dispute over an order signed by Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail to transfer the case to the High Court.

Anwar’s lawyers disputed the order as it was signed by Abdul Gani, whom they said should not have been involved in the case as he was a party to a complaint lodged by Anwar for evidence tampering in 1998.

They pointed out that even Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had said that Abdul Gani and Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan would not be directly involved in Anwar’s sodomy case.

Anwar had previously lodged a police report against the duo for tampering with evidence in his cases 10 years ago.

Justice Komathy then fixed Sept 24 for the parties to argue on the validity of the transfer order signed by Abdul Gani.

There was also a fear among his supporters that his bail could be revoked today, resulting in Anwar being sent to prison while awaiting his trial which could take months.

However, the issue was not raised in court.

 

 

Meanwhile, Malaysiakini also reports:

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said he may have to defer his Sept 16 deadline to form a new government given that the Barisan Nasional had recently sent a large team of backbenchers to Taiwan on an agricultural study trip.

But in an immediate about-turn:

Met at the Jalan Duta court complex after a hearing related to the sodomy charge against him, he was asked to comment on his remarks that he would be deferring his plan, now that BN has sent 49 of its MPs to Taiwan on an agricultural study trip.

Saying that the plan is on track, he however said he would deal with the details later. He also said there will be a “surprise” on Tuesday, but did not elaborate.
[Pic from Malaysiakini]

“Surprise Tuesday” eh? It’s got a nice ring to it…
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[Pre-hearing post 12.01am]

Among the likely scenarios – and likelihood:

1) The case will be transferred to the High Court – quite likely – the DPP will argue that this is a “high-level” case which demands a higher level of Court.

2) The DPP will apply for his bail to be revoked – somewhat likely. The Executive will feign ‘non-intervention’ and place the blame squarely on the Attorney General for suggesting this.

3) the Judge will grant revocation and Anwar will be remanded in prison – not likely. The whole universe and their dog will collectively slam the Executive for meddling in the Judiciary once again, and even in the highly unlikely event they had ABSOLUTELY NOOTHING to do with this [see what I mean?] they cannot afford to, in the eyes of the public, be placed in shit deeper than they in are now.

click on pic for analysis from Malaysian Insider

Therefore, Anwar will likely remain on bail untill the next hearing date.

But will he still be able to pull “916″ off despite the study trip? Check out the Sun’s front page – our ’bocor’ boy Bunghole Mokhtar, MP for Kebinatangan, as my friend’s friend aptly puts it, is also going to study agricultural technology  [they're afraid HE'LL defect? As if we'll even want him] - he’s probably one of those who’ve got their golf bags all packed – Taiwanese grass make the best putting greens, they say.

Are we witnessing the last days of BN or is it ‘bye bye 916′ [Sin Chew Daily - translated in Malaysia Today]

For an alternative analysis see: Eight Days and Counting [NST]