Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden.At the Teoh Beng Huat Inquest, the weird looking Dr Porntip from Thailand had a differing view from the other three local and professional experts. Together with the coordinating DPP's affidavit at the end of the Inquest, the common view was it was no murder. But the coroner took the perceived to be politically safe conclusion as not conclusive.Phaedrus
In the case of the Inquest on fireman Adib Muhammad Inquest, the DPP filed an affidavit to conclude he was not beaten. But there is an expert from UKM and witnesses claiming otherwise, and Inquest is still on-going. Comfortably, the Seaview's Mariamman Temple Committee withdrew several of their applications.
Does that not conform to the quotation of a member of philosopher Socrates's inner circle above?
SUHAKAM's Chairman, Tan Sri Razali Ismail resigned two weeks before his tenure ends. Malaysiakini headline gave the impression he is fed-up with advocacy. SUARAM's Kua Kia Soong directing the narrative to recent event. What really happenned?
The public spat between TMJ and Tun Dr Mahathir on the Rome Statute issue eventually led to Johor having a new MB. Suddenly, all became quiet. Dato Osman Sapian is a useless MB, but what is coming out of the media may not be what is seems.
TMJ and Mahathir
A group of students made an open invitation to the Crown Prince of Johor to a forum on Rome Statute. His highness will not accept such a rude manner of invitation. More so, it is more likely a "trap" than a public discourse.
It was TMJ's prressure on the Rome Statute that seemed to have led to another trademark PM#7's government U turn.
Tun Dr Mahathir started the public spat by indirectly accusing the Johorean royalty wanted the protection to enable them "to beat people up" and in one of his responses to TMJ threaten sedition charge against TMJ.
TMJ had been hard in his argument that the signing of the Rom Statute would affect the rights and special position of the Malay rulers thus the signing should have seek the consent and concurrence of the Rulers Council.
His highness cited the plight of the Palestnian as an example the Rom Statute was no protection against crime against humanity by a state. The response to Mahathir's threat was to his rights as citizen to speak. His highness challenged: "I'm all yours. Finish what you start."
With popularity for Mahathir waning, he and his cheerleaders, including the comedic Syed Sadiq and Maszlee Malek could only make noise but doubt he dare. Clearly to many keen observers, the old man seemed spooked.
Apparently, there was a conspiracy theory making its round that the resignation of the Sultan of Kelantan was to have the Sultan of Johor as replacement and the wishful thinkers believed it will lead to the end of Mahathir.
That was why he seek an audience with the Sultan. There have been many speculation on what transpired in the four eyes meeting that ended with the Sultan sending off Mahathir in the first model of Proton Saga.
There was exchanges also on the decree to remove Osman Sapian, in which Mahathir will not allow himself to lose face and refuted Sultan has such power. The reply was the provision in the Johor constitution, which have not been challenged in any Constitutional Court and over ride by the Federal Constitution.
Suddenly, Osman submitted his resignation to Mahathir and the palace official announced the new MB. Sultan had his last words and all end well happily ever after as in any fairy tale, except the few pockets of noises in Kuala Lumpur.
An opinion for the royal consent needed before the Rome Statute was not really the main reason. It happens to be useful.
The Rome Statute was seen as necessary to solve such problem related with MH17. As signatory, Malaysia could seek legal address through the International Court of Justice. However, its usefulness is in question because US, China, Russia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and many more are not signatories.
Mahathir also said in his statement that Rome Statute will not effect Malaysia. It is applicable only when the country do not take any measures and ignore issues raised by other signatories.
When it comes to Mahathir, one should not not follow the money to know any answers.
On April 2nd, Mahathir witnessed a signing ceremony involving Hutchinson of Hong Kong and KA Petra for ship to ship transfer (STS) hub developed in the waters of Johor Port.
That brought reaction from Johor side as TMJ claimed neither the Sultan nor MB knew of this development plan. A state exco member from DAP insisted Johor's legal consent is needed as it is under state right. Earlier, Mahathir rejected claim Johor state did not approve the project.
This STS activities is one of the unmentioned cause behind the border dispute between Malaysia and Singapore. The answer could be found as in Who is behind KA Petra? Has STS activites been operating in Johor? Who owns Johor Port? Is there more than midst the media?
Pemuda UMNO raised this issue against former MB.
SUHAKAM and IPCMC
Kua Kia Soong claimed Razali Ismail quit due to his frustration with the SUHAKAM finding that Police's Special Branch was behind the abduction of the missing Pastor Raymond Koh and syiah acttivist Amri Che Mat.
Is it really so? Or his frustration could be due to something else?
For instance, Razali had expressing his concern on the judiciary. MMO reported him advising "judiciary should be steadfast in maintaining its independence as it is best suited to ensure checks and balances and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms".
Naturally, the examples cited related to human rights. Could he be disappointed with the manner judiciary under Tommy Thomas and Richard Malanjum is heading away from rule of law to rule the law, to quote a BN MP from Pahang?
Razali could be frustrated with the slow progress on the Wang Kelian mass grave in volving human traficking that was found in 2015. The PH government finally agreed to do an RCI and the study is supposed to be completed by September.
It may have been delayed by change in government but that is progress. Maybe the new government is just giving lip service to human rights and not serious. It contribution to his frustration of working within the system.
Another source of Razali's frustration has to be the U-turns on ICERD and now Rome Statute. He should not blame it on opposition but the reckless manner the Minister of Foreign Affair and the US-backed human rights activist to bulldoze their agenda.
It is bound to fail without sufficient consultation with all stakeholders. Why is US not signatory of Rome Statute?
So, one need to read the source and the chronology of events behind Kua Kia Soong's claims. There was this news report by MMO dated April 2019. The extract below:
Special Branch behind pastor Raymond Koh’s disappearance, says SuhakamThat news got swift reactions from Ram Karpal who seek for the suspension of the retiring IGP, Tan Sri Fuzi Harun.
03 April 2019
By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — After an extensive public inquiry, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) announced today that the Special Branch, the special police intelligence team from Bukit Aman, was involved in the abduction of pastor Raymond Koh, similar to that of activist Amri Che Mat.
Commissioner Datuk Mah Weng Kwai said its decision was based on the findings of its panel that had been looking into Koh’s abduction, which took place on February 13, 2017.
“The direct and circumstantial evidence in Pastor Raymond Koh’s case proves, on a balance of probabilities, that he was abducted by State agents namely, the Special Branch, Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.
“The Panel further finds that there is no evidence to support the contention, as suggested by Counsel on behalf of Pastor Raymond Koh’s family and Counsel for the Bar Council, Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted by persons or groups of persons acting with the authorisation, support or acquiescence of the State,” Mah said.
Read on HERE.
Fuzi is known to be loyal to Mahathir but suddenly The Star reported Mahathir saying, "“He (Mohamad Fuzi) was then the Special Branch (head) but is going to retire soon. We will let him retire first and then we will have another IGP conduct the investigation."
He did say also, "This (investigation on the disappearance of the two men) needs evidence. I do not know if they have evidence to prove that this is what happened."
Mahathir is aware that SUHAKAM made a criminal allegation based on civil case "on a balance of probabilities" consideration. A criminal allegation should be based on "beyond reasonable doubt" considerations.
However, Mahathir did distastefully politicise it to blame on the previous government. It is not impossible that he could use Datok Hamid Bador, the newly appointed DIG and present DG of Special Branch to investigate his previous boss
The PH politicians have been accusing Fuzi for covering up the 1MDB case. It could be another witchhunt. Most welcome for PH to do so.
Doubt Hamid Bador would allow himself to be used, especially when the issue was spin towards instituting IPCMC by lawmkers.
An NGO calling themselves Gabungan Tuntut IPCMC marched to Parliament without police approval to demand and start a concerted effort towards the setting up of IPCMC. Other NGOs supporting them are G25 and Patriot.
SUHAKAM have been hijacked to paint a bad picture of police. They have yet to prove the abductors were operating under Special Branch instruction or their own accord. However, it is used to champion the cause to establish IPCMC.
If politics is the basis, the by-election results showed the 2018 manifesto for IPCMCis no more relevant with the loss of PH at Semenyih and Rantau.
The opinion of a Dr Ibrahim on Harakahdaily felt IPCMC is not meant to curb wrongdoing but politics. The intention to have civilians untrained and unfamiliar with the work and operational limitation of law enforcement to control police operation.
The pro-IPCMC activist is likely motivated by past revenge against police. However, entertaining them will eventually lead to underworld criminal bosses finding their way in and have legitimacy to control the police. Malaysia will deteriorate into lawlessness.
If police work is being curb, one fed-up high police official sarcastically told yours truly, "Nanti satu hari nak tangkap penyamun kena tanya Suhakam dan IPCMC dulu. Biarkan saja negara huru hara".
Establishing IPCMC means the members will be empowered beyond the law and constitution. The incident at Rantau is indicative of what can happen:
In another video, one of the "PKR police" were claiming this is people power.
Razali maybe frustrated with the progress of his effort. As diplomat, who played roles in international peace process, he will not condone the improper manner SUHAKAM pushed the IPCMC cause in an unlawfuly underhanded and manipulative manner.
More is not what it seem
The current hot discussion is on ECRL; it's cost, new routes and the political blame game.
Thngs arre not always what it seems. Look at old route and compare with new route. Does anyone have large tract of land at near the border of Pahang of the new route?