In Malaysia, the phrase ‘rendered service to the nation’ appears to take on a different meaning, especially when invoked to justify the pardon of a corrupt politician. Odd, isn't it?
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Are we seeing a dilution of the prosecutorial system in Malaysia?
Although the Federal Constitution has established a sound legal system, the machinations of a small group of people compel us to ask important questions. Is it true that the enforcement of the law is being disrupted by three devices: [1], an attack on the prosecutorial process; [2], an attack on the judiciary; and [3], a modification of the pardon process?
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Could the King – or the Pardons Board – insert an Addendum into a Pardon?
The answer is, No. Why? Since the Najib saga began, the Addendum has been, in Churchill’s words, “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. In my opinion, the key reasons are: [1]: Pardons cannot be granted ‘in instalments’. [2]: Accepted rules of constitutional interpretation do not at all point to any 'House Arrest' orders (a new Act of parliament is required for that!); and no precedent exists. [3]: ...
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If you are a lawyer, this is for you. Advocates and solicitors often get cheated out of their fees. Last year, I had to contend with a similar complaint. I heard a story of how a Malaysian advocate, Mr. Gana Naidu, had fought off such a case. Gana argued – successfully - that he had an equitable lien over the judgement sum. We met. He showed me an old case. ...
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The number of motor vehicle accidents have increased alarmingly. Over almost a century, a set of laws evolved. They protect and – even compensate – road accident victims. In Malaysia, this set of laws are in the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Financial Services Act 2013.
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Malaysia's population is 34 million. Strangely, there are 36 million private vehicles. On average: every day, 1,600 road accidents occur. Fifty percent involve motorcycles. And 17 people die daily. Shouldn't you be more careful? What should you do in an accident?
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Is litigation being used to siphon off government monies and side-step corruption laws?
This is not a story of the Najib government's machinations. It is about an older system that exploits power. Can you see a recognisable pattern here?
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Can a negligent hospital dictate how its patient should spend the court-awarded compensation?
Suppose a hospital is negligent. The patient sues the hospital. The court awards compensation. Should the hospital dictate how and when the victim should spend the compensation money?
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Should private hospitals be better regulated?
Do you think you are paying more to your private medical hospital - more than you should? Do you feel some medical tests are unnecessary?
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Can the Malaysian Pardons Board issue a house arrest order?
If you had only RM10.00, can you spend RM20.00?
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