Is the selection of judges transparent?
Is the current method of selecting judges, transparent? Should it be? What can be done to improve it?
Read MoreIs the current method of selecting judges, transparent? Should it be? What can be done to improve it?
Read MoreDo courts have the power to reduce damages under the '1/3 Contingency Rule'?
Read MoreIf a road accident victim dies earlier than expected, what happens to the extra damages?
Read MorePolitical Fat Cats are getting away. They've robbed our nation of its wealth. They employ all manner of delaying tactics. The people grow impatient. The authorities say, "Our hands are full. This will take a long time”. The Fat Cats count on an over-burdened system. So isn't there an easier way to get them? There is. The ‘Nuclear Option’ is in section 114 of the Income Tax ...
Read MoreSabahans are troubled by this question. Is that the only question?
Read MoreShould homosexuality be a crime in Malaysia? Right now, it is a crime: have no doubt about that. But should it remain so?
Read MoreIsn’t it treason to knowingly subvert the Rule of Law and the Separation of Powers? It should be.
Read MoreThis is Part 2 of the article entitled, ‘Will Corruption Amnesty Work?’ You’ll find part 1 here. We saw, in Part-1, how if we sack every corrupt person, we’d lose a substantial number of people in enforcement agencies, local governments, courts, and the Government. This is because corruption in Malaysia is deep-seated. So what? Corruption and State Capture Corruptions infects and emaciates a nation, its institutions and its people. It kills a just and efficient ...
Read MoreDo you think corruption amnesty will work in Malaysia? Is it the right way to tackle endemic corruption? Analyse the problem. A question for your conscience Corruption is the abuse of public office for private gain – both pecuniary and otherwise. What if we gave every corrupt person a chance to come clean within 6 months? Only if they don’t admit their crime should we put them – and those who enjoyed the fruits of their ...
Read MoreHow far should lawyers go to win a case? And how long should judges refuse to sanction counsel’s egregious conduct? Advocates and solicitors ( ‘lawyer’ and ‘counsel’ are used interchangeably) always must exhibit the highest level of professional conduct. They must always uphold the dignity of the profession and the interest of justice. Towards opposing counsel they must show candour, courtesy and fairness. No one should deceive a court, or his or ...
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