KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Opinion polls show most peoplebelieve Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim did not commit sodomy against an aide after he was jailed on a similarcharge seen as politically motivated before it was overturned.
A small survey by the independent Merdeka Centre research firm found just 6 percent of respondents believed the allegations, and nearly 60 percent viewed it as politically motivated.
“It’s going to be an uphill battle for the government because you are facing a more cynical public,” said the firm’s pollster, Ibrahim Suffian. The survey polled 225 ethnic Malaysia aged 20 and above.
A separate survey by the independent news website,Malaysiakini (www.malaysiakini.com), showed that 94.4 percent of its respondents believed the allegation was part of apolitical conspiracy against Anwar. Continue reading ‘Most Malaysians believe Anwar is innocent’
Saya mengeluarkan kenyataan ini dari Kedutaan Republik Turki di Kuala Lumpur. Saya dihantar ke kedutaan tersebut awal pagi ini kerana menyedari nyawa saya di dalam bahaya. Saya berterima kasih kepada mereka yang menawarkan bantuan di saat yang memerlukan dan saya terhutang budi kepada Duta Turki di sini atas kesediaan beliau untuk menerima saya.
Semenjak dari pilihanraya 8hb Mac, ada beberapa sumber yang boleh dipercayai dari dalam kerajaan dan juga perisikan tentera yang menasihati saya bahawa terdapat agen-agen kepimpinan Barisan Nasional telah pun memulakan plot untuk mencederakan saya, keluarga saya serta penyokong saya. Saya diberitahu kemungkinan adanya usaha untuk membunuh saya sebagai salah satu cara untuk menidakkan kehendak rakyat dan untuk mengakhiri proses perubahan yang sudah pun bermula di Malaysia.
Meskipun berhadapan dengan ancaman yang bertujuan untuk menutup mulut saya, keterangan baru mengaitkan Ketua Polis Negara Musa Hassan dan Peguam Negara Gani Patail dengan perbuatan jenayah di dalam memalsukan bukti-bukti kes yang melibatkan saya pada tahun 1998 akan tetap didedahkan kepada umum.
Tuduhan yang dibuat pada hari Sabtu tersebut tidak lebih dari satu ulangan peristiwa yang berlaku pada tahun 1998 apabila saya dipecat dari jawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri, lalu dikurung dan dipukul, kemudiannya didakwa serta disabitkan bersalah di atas perbuatan yang tidak saya lakukan oleh sebuah mahkamah kangaroo.
Penipuan ini jelas dirancang oleh kepimpinan korup Barisan Nasional yang menggunakan seluruh aparat kekuasaan kerajaan termasuklah dengan mengawal badan kehakiman, pihak polis dan juga cengkaman ke atas media perdana. Perancangan jahat ini diulangi oleh kerajaan Barisan Nasional, bertujuan untuk melemahkan arus perubahan dan pembaharuan yang meletus semenjak pilihanraya Mac 2008.
Saya ingin menyatakan kepada keluarga saya, rakan-rakan dan juga penyokong di Malaysia bahawa saya berada di dalam keadaan selamat dan tetap teguh seperti sebelumnya untuk terus berjuang demi Malaysia yang bebas dan adil.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
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I am issuing this statement from within the embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Kuala Lumpur. I was transported to the embassy earlier this morning fearing that my personal safety was in danger. I thank all those who offered to assist me in this time of need and am grateful to the Turkish Ambassador for extending an invitation to seek refuge within the Embassy.
Since the March 8th elections, numerous credible sources from within the government and military intelligence have advised me that certain agents from within Barisan Nasional leadership have initiated plots to cause harm to me or my family or my supporters. I have been told that my assassination has not been ruled out as means to subvert the people’s will and bring an end to the transformational changes taking place in Malaysia.
Notwithstanding the threats which are intended to silence my voice, I intend make public new evidence implicating that the Inspector General of the Police Musa Hassan and the Attorney General Gani Patail engaged in criminal acts of fabricating evidence in cases launched against me in 1998.
The allegations that have been made against me on Saturday are nothing more than a replay of the events which transpired in 1998 when I was sacked from the office of the Deputy Prime Minister, jailed and beaten, and then charged and convicted by a kangaroo court for crimes which I never committed. This charade was orchestrated by a corrupt Barisan Nasional leadership which made use of the entire apparatus of the state power including its control of the judiciary, the police force, and its grip on the mainstream media. These actions are being repeated today to undermine the forces of reform and renewal which were unleashed in the March 2008 elections.
I would like to assure my family, friends and supporters in Malaysia that I am safe and remain committed as ever before to continuing the struggle for a free and just Malaysia.
The police report lodged against me earlier today is a complete fabrication. I believe we are witnessing a repeat of the methods used against me in 1998 when false allegations were made under duress. This is clearly a desperate attempt by the Barisan Nasional regime to arrest the movement of the Malaysian people towards freedom, democracy and justice.
The report has been organized by interested parties to attack me in retaliation for evidence I have recently obtained implicating IGP Musa Hassan and the AG Gani Patail in misconduct including fabrication of evidence in the cases launched against me in 1998-1999. This vile attack will not prevent me from releasing this dossier to the public.
I urge the Malaysian people to stand against the repressive forces that will be unleashed by the government in the coming days and weeks. We expect the media, the judiciary and the police force to all come under the direct and unchecked control of the executive.
My fellow Malaysians - we took a bold step forward on March 8th towards a new dawn for freedom and justice for all of our citizens. This people’s movement for change must go on with all of our strength and conviction.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
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— KENYATAAN MEDIA UNTUK EDARAN SEGERA —
29hb Jun 2008, SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA
Laporan polis yang dibuat terhadap saya awal hari ini adalah satu rekaan semata-mata. Saya percaya kita sedang menyaksikan ulangan pendekatan sama yang digunakan terhadap saya seperti pada tahun 1998 apabila tuduhan palsu dibuat dengan paksaan. Nyatalah ini satu tindakan terdesak oleh regim Barisan Nasional untuk menghalang usaha rakyat Malaysia menuju kebebasan, demokrasi dan keadilan.
Laporan palsu ini dirancang oleh pihak-pihak berkepentingan untuk menyerang saya sebagai satu serangan balas terhadap bukti yang saya perolehi mengaitkan Ketua Polis Negara Musa Hasan dan Peguam Negara Gani Patail dengan perbuatan salah laku, termasuk usaha pemalsuan bukti-bukti kes yang melibatkan saya pada tahun 1998-99. Serangan jahat ini tidak akan menghalang saya dari mendedahkan bukti-bukti tersebut kepada awam.
Saya menyeru rakyat Malaysia untuk bangun menentang kuasa-kuasa menindas yang akan digunakan oleh kerajaan pada hari dan minggu-minggu berikutnya. Kita menjangkakan pihak media, badan kehakiman dan pihak polis akan tunduk di bawah telunjuk serta arahan pemerintah.
Rakan-rakanku rakyat Malaysia - kita telah mengambil langkah berani pada 8hb Mac 2008 untuk mara demi harapan baru untuk kebebasan dan keadilan untuk semua rakyat. Gerakan rakyat untuk perubahan mesti terus maju dengan segala kekuatan dan keberanian.
Maka bertebaranlah desas desus kononnya KeADILan Selangor dilanda kemelut. Media Umno-BN terus memainkan peranan mereka.
Alhamdulillah saya dapat segera menghubungi Tan Sri Khalid sebaik kembali dari Madinah al Munawwarah. Kemudian saya turut ngobrol panjang dengan Sdr Yahya Sahri sambil menikmati mee mamak tanpa teh tarik.
Isu yang digembar-gemburkan dalam media Umno-BN tidak menggugat seperti yang dipaparkan. Penyelesaian baik dicapai. InshaAllah saya akan turut hadir dalam mesyuarat KeADILan Negeri Selangor malam nanti.
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here unanimously gave the green light to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to challenge the constitutionality of his sacking from Cabinet posts almost 10 years ago by former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Following this outcome, the Federal Court will determine two questions of law – whether Anwar’s sacking was unconstitutional or not, and whether Dr Mahathir could sack his deputy, without first advising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Malaysiakini.com reported on the press conference quoting DS Anwar Ibrahim on the issue of crossovers to Pakatan Rakyat, “We have to appreciate the fact that we have to do it cautiously and knowing the fact that the system is quite repressive in this country.” The climate of fear which is operating in the country, according to Anwar, has put an obstacle on giving out a clear timetable of the actual date of the crossovers. “Some of them have to fly quietly to the neighbouring countries to have a discussion (with me). There are, however limitation and harassment (for the MPs),” he added, saying it would be dangerous if he were to reveal any names.
Responding to questions about DAP Chairperson Karpal Singh’s comments about crossovers, DS Anwar Ibrahim said “Anwar also responded to a question of possible divisive views within Pakatan over the BN defections into Pakatan that Karpal was was “taken out of context” in media reports, adding that he (Anwar) always shared the concerns on the defecting MPs with other Pakatan leaders. “They accept the fact and would consider applications of anyone who subscribes to the agenda of Pakatan.” “If people endorse (our) agenda and policies, Karpal does not have problems with the (crossover).”
Mengatur temu janji dengan lelaki yang dikagumi ramai ini bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah. Memahami jadualnya yang ketat, kami sekadar mencuba. Meletakkan sedikit harapan untuk dikongsi ceritanya bersama pembaca NONA. Awal-awal lagi, kami sudah ketepikan cerita tentang politik. Bukan itu yang kami inginkan. Cukuplah apa yang dipaparkan di dada-dada akhbar, televisyen dan halaman blog.
Kami sememangnya mahu keluar dari belenggu kisah begitu. Kami mahu mendekati cerita hatinya tentang anak-anak dan keluarga. Tentang puteri sulungnya yang berwajah lembut itu. Ya, sememangnya bukan mudah untuk mencari ruang dan waktu untuk kedua-duanya; Datuk Seri Anwar dan Nurul Izzah untuk ditemu bual serentak.
Petikan daripada Bloomberg.com
By Haslinda Amin and Angus Whitley
May 29 (Bloomberg) — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, freed from prison in 2004, said he’ll “immediately” contest a parliamentary seat once he confirms his eligibility, part of a plan to topple the government by mid-September.
“If we’re absolutely certain of my eligibility, we would opt to do it immediately,” he told Bloomberg Television in an interview today. Anwar said he doesn’t have confirmation from Malaysia’s Attorney General that he can hold public office, after serving time in jail on corruption charges he denies. Continue reading ‘Bloomberg: Anwar Will Run for Malaysia Parliament Once Eligible’
Sebelum ini saya melalui nukilan di blog ini telahpun memikirkan gesaan yang sama.
Akhbar tersebut terkait dengan pendekatan perkauman melampau, meneruskan kempen tidak beretika dan mempertahankan rasuah dan kezaliman pimpinan Umno-BN.
Kita berupaya memberikan tamparan kuat terhadap media picisan sebegini dan saya menyeru pengertian dan sokongan sdr/i sekalian.
Keputusan Tun Dr. Mahathir untuk keluar dari Umno hari ini mencerminkan krisis Umno yang kian merosot, di mana pemimpin saling berebut dan bercakaran, manakala rakyat semakin tidak terbela.
Masalah dalaman Umno semakin parah dan jelas tiada harapan untuk pulih. Walaubagaimanapun, kita mesti mengelakkan dari terperangkap dengan agenda peribadi untuk menggantikan pemimpin yang lemah dengan pemimpin yang rasuah.
Memandangkan masalah dalaman Umno yang semakin merudum, semua rakyat Malaysia yang prihatin dengan kestabilan, kemajuan dan perpaduan masa depan negara dijemput menyertai KeADILan dan Pakatan Rakyat untuk merealisasikan visi bersama untuk bersatu demi memulihkan Malaysia.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
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Tun Dr. Mahathir’s decision to leave Umno today is indicative of Umno’s worsening crisis, where leaders continue to bicker and fight, while the welfare of ordinary Malaysians are increasingly neglected.
The internal problems of Umno are clearly deteriorating beyond any hope of recovery. Nonetheless, we must avoid being trapped by personal agendas to replace weak leaders with corrupt ones.
In view of the worsening crisis, any and all Malaysians of conscience who are concerned for the continued stability, prosperity or unity of the country are invited to join KeADILan and Pakatan Rakyat and pursue our shared ideals for a better, united Malaysia.
Kami mengalu-alukan penyerahan Laporan Suruhanjaya Diraja mengenai video klip Lingam kepada Yang Di-Pertuan Agong dan meminta laporan itu segara didedahkan kepada umum.
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berhasrat melaksana reformasi badan kehakiman, seperti mana yang beliau umumkan sebelum ini, maka cadangan suruhanjaya tersebut supaya menyiasat dan mendakwa kalangan yang terlibat dapat dilaksanakan.
Kami juga ingin memohon penjelasan bersabit laporan suruhanjaya yang mengaitkan isu ketidak adilan pendakwaan dan penghukuman kes-kes tertentu dibawah bidang kuasa suruhanjaya tersebut.
Amat mendesak sekali untuk kerajaan mengambil tindakan wajar mengembalikan keyakinan terhadap badan kehakiman serta memastikan agar penyiasatan dan pendakwaan salah laku jenayah oleh Jabatan Peguam Negara yang bebas dari gangguan pemerintah.
Ini pastinya melibatkan beberapa percanggahan dan kaedah yang dipertikai yang sewajarnya dipatuhi oleh pihak berwajib dalam penyiasatan kes yang melibatkan pimpinan kanan kerajaan termasuk kes-kes yang tercela seperti pembunuhan dan yang melibatkan dana yang besar.
Rakyat Malaysia prihatin tentang permasalahan tersebut dan justeru itu tidak harus diremehkan oleh pemeritnhn sekarang. Sebarang tindakan yang dianggap tidak bersungguh-sungguh bagi memulihkan kewibawaan badan kehakiman pasti nya tidak akan berhasil.
ANWAR IBRAHIM
We welcome the submission of the report of the Royal Commission on the Lingam video clip to the Yang DiPertuan Agong. We call for its full ventilation to the Malaysian public. If Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi is serious about judicial reform, then he should take this report to its logical culmination which is the investigation and prosecution of those who the report deems to have deviated the course of justice.
We have to ask what the import of the Royal Commission’s findings are with respect to the unjust prosecutions and convictions in cases that fell within the gravitational field of the inquiry conducted by this Commission.
It is critical that adequate measures be taken to restore the independence of the judiciary and to ensure the professional and unbiased investigation and prosecution of criminal activity by the Attorney General’s chambers that is free of executive interference.
This would involve serious consideration of the inconsistence and dubious procedures being followed by the authorities right now in the investigation of cases that involve senior government officials and, to mention a few of the more egregious allegations, murder and the massive misappropriation of public fund.
These issues are of deep concern to the Malaysian people and should not be taken lightly by the present administration. A half-hearted attempt at restoration would be as unsatisfactory as no restoration at all.
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