8 February 2024
On Today Show
— N.Surendran, Former PKR Vice President, Former Padang Serai MP, Lawyer and Legal Practitioner – Investigation under the Sedition Act against Tony Pua- Shameful
— Ngeow Chow Ying, Convenor of Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek SAMA) – Projek Sama urges AG to ensure pursuit of Najib’s pending cases without DNAA
— Jeffery Ngui, chairperson of MUDA Sarawak – Global Perceptions of Malaysia: Assessing Najib's Pardon and Zahid's Acquittal
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- N. Surendran, Bekas Naib Presiden PKR, Bekas MP Padang Serai, Peguam - Siasatan di bawah Akta Hasutan terhadap Tony Pua – Memalukan
- Ngeow Chow Ying, Pengerusi Projek SAMA - Projek Sama mendesak Peguam Negara untuk memastikan pengejaran kes tertunda Najib tanpa DNAA
- Jeffery Ngui, Pengerusi MUDA Sarawak - Persepsi Global tentang Malaysia: Menilai Pengampunan Najib dan Pembebasan Zahid
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*Special Randau*
1. Former TYT Sarawak Taib Mahmud is at his home in Demak Jaya to receive treatment at Home. Has the family conflict been resolved?
2. Did Najib's lawyer - Shafee Abdullah break the law by disclosing the confidential information of the voting to determine Najib's pardon and how Shafee knew Agung/King wanted to give full pardon to Najib?.
3. The Board of Pardons advised the Agong/King that Najib serve the full sentence. As decided by the court. Why is this not followed- asked Surendran.
4. Clare was sentenced to prison for speaking out in the public interest. Because of that we have been fighting for the repeal of section 500 of the penal code for a long time. This is an oppressive law.
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N.Surendran, Former PKR Vice President, Former Padang Serai MP, Lawyer and Legal Practitioner
*Investigation under the Sedition Act against Tony Pua- Shameful*
N.Surendran strong comments against the use of the sedition act against Tony Pua are fair and in the public interest. Tony Pua has the right to speak and the right to speak is guaranteed by the federal constitution, so using oppressive laws against the public is a mistake. he direct his criticism towards the Prime Minister and the government because PKR/PH has been the backbone party of the government since 2018 (22 months) and now - after GE15, it has been over a year, there is no clear reform, hardly a reform at all.
On the other hands what happens Oppressive laws are enforced. PH sold in their campaign that they will do reforms. He don't think there is any reform at all. If you want to list the oppressive laws that are being enforced now, The list will be very long.
In relation to the decision of the Pardon Board that reduced the sentence against Najib. There should be no confusion. At a glance we know that Agung/King should follow the advice given as required by the federal constitution except in the matter of appointing the PM, dissolving parliament and calling a meeting of the council of kings related to the privileges of the kings. The pardon board has advised that Najib serve the full sentence. So the advice should be followed by Agung/King. But that is not the case and it clearly violates the Federal Constitution.
A 2-year prison sentence against the founder of Sarawak Report for allegedly slandering the Sultanate of Terengganu. I cannot comment in detail on the court process that took place. But for a long time we have been fighting to abolish section 500 of the penal code which is an oppressive law that suppresses freedom of expression. Not only Clare Brown, but all Malaysians have the right to speak based on fundamental rights and public interest.- I have left PKR- I want Malaysians to choose a party that really does reforms without delay
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Ngeow Chow Ying, Convenor of Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek SAMA)
*Projek Sama urges AG to ensure pursuit of Najib’s pending cases without DNAA*
PROJECT Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) has urged the Attorney General (AG) to formally commit to vigorously pursuing the three pending cases against former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Ngeow said that, Projek Sama aimed to prevent any potential application by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) for the discharge of the cases.
Expressing concerns over AG Ahmad Terriruddin Mohd Salleh’s involvement in Najib’s partial pardon, Projek SAMA emphasized the importance of maintaining the ongoing charges against Najib.
Projek SAMA call is warranted given the AGC’s track record, exemplified by cases such as Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy, where both were either discharged without acquittal or acquitted.
Furthermore, Projek Sama asserted that if AG Terriruddin fails to provide this public assurance, he should consider resigning in the public interest.
To address systemic issues, the Madani government must expedite the separation of the office of Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor and ensure the independence of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) from political influence.
On February 2, the Pardons Board reduced Najib’s jail term and fine in the SRC International misappropriation case. However, Najib still faces three pending cases, including an RM27 million money laundering trial related to SRC International and the 1MDB corruption trial.
Additionally, the former premier is charged with criminal breach of trust alongside former Treasury Secretary-General Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah involving RM6.6 billion in payments to the International Petroleum Investment Company, with the trial set to commence on June 4.
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Jeffery Ngui, chairperson of MUDA Sarawak
*Global Perceptions of Malaysia: Assessing Najib's Pardon and Zahid's Acquittal*
Jeffery Ngui from MUDA Sarawak shares his opinion on the issue of Najib's pardon. Jeff sees it as disrespectful to the court's decision to reduce Najib's sentence. Previously, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) strongly opposed Najib's abuse of power in the SRC International and 1MDB cases, which globally tarnished Malaysia's reputation, with Najib being referred to as MO1 (Malaysia Official 1). Najib's imprisonment was a moment of success for PH and brought joy to the people. However, recent events raise concerns. Zahid has been acquitted of charges, and now Najib's sentence has been halved. This may affect international perceptions of Malaysia's legal system. It's no surprise that issues surrounding Najib are arising, especially with UMNO in the ruling coalition, suspected of aiming to free Najib for political reasons. The people desire legal reforms for a better Malaysia, but UMNO's agenda within the government complicates matters. With the Royal Pardon Board in place, more requests for pardons may follow. Will the Unity government retain the people's trust? Nonetheless, the Federal Pardon Board plays a crucial role and can advise the King on pardon matters.
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