People Should Not Be Discouraged from Telling the Truth

Feb 25, 2011

Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin is a former member of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (CCPP). He resigned from the post recently amid the graft allegations that were leveled at him following his urging for an investigation into alleged corrupt practices in Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Phang, who is also a Justice of the Peace, said his decision to pull out from CCPP was to preserve his integrity as well as that of MACC.

An interview with Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin

MD: Do you ever feel regretful of your decision to pull out of the MACC panel?

RP: This is a very soul-searching question. Very hurting question, because, after two years in MACC, I’ve made a name for myself. I criticized if it is bad, I praised if it is good. For example, the introduction of ETP, it’s a good move. It must be supported.

Regretful of pulling out? It was a very decisive decision because my intention is to walk the talk. I always profess and say, be vocal, truthful and responsible. If an allegation was made against me, I have no choice. If I had waited, people will say that Phang is going to wait and use his influence to jeopardize the case. That’s is what I don’t want. I want to stop even the suspicion, and stop the speculations. I want to walk the talk. I regret (pulling out) in the sense that, what had I done wrong? Not that I alleged the A-G on anything. I just asked him to come up with an explanation to the public.

Have you consulted anyone before resigning from your post in MACC?

My family always said that I’m a stupid guy. At 72, still wants to be busybody. You know the family’s concern, this is love. Of course they’re concerned. I told my wife, if anything happens to me, I think the public knows who to go after.

How do you feel about the A-G and MACC after what had happen?
I think the MACC is already realizing what the public wants the most. MACC is equally very concerned and the A-G, I think, should be very careful. He has a lot of allegations thrown against him too in public domain. In fairness to the A-G he has a challenging job. All in all he has to be tactful and very careful.

How would you comment on the allegation thrown at you?

I feel sad. Sad because I have been implicated. Sick as the whole society feels very sick. Sick in the sense if someone is telling the truth, you should be allowed to find out more about the truth. And it is good for the society, for the institution.

I really pray that our PM not only must be supported but he also must take note that in order for him to know he must have the real feel and not only rely on the reports from the authorities, the institution or the department. I can bet that the reports are not comprehensive enough. I think the PM needs to set up a very independent council where you can invite people from all walks of life that are courageous to speak the truth based on what is happening on the ground, and then he’ll get the real picture. Did you make further attempts to find the blogger who alleged you?

I hired a private investigator but still cannot find the blogger. The PI reported that the blog had already been traced but it’s registered under somebody else’s name. But those parts I will leave it to my lawyer to do the follow up. This is serious you know? If any anonymous blogger can issue out a statement to allege and defame someone without any truth behind it the society would be in topsy-turvy.

Do you have any suspects in mind?

I have suspects, but they’re just speculations. But that I leave to my lawyer and my PI to check. I wont give up; I want to trace them down.

What is the chance you returning as panel of MACC?

(Laughs) I have faith in the chief commissioner and the two deputies, Datuk Sukri and Datuk Haji Mustafa. I believe that they are independent and fair people. What is also in my mind, in MACC there is DPP (Deputy Public Prosecutor), the DPP is from the A-G’s office. What are the functions of DPP, we don’t know. If we were to say MACC is independent, it means every investigation has to be referred to the DPP or the MACC solely decides. Of course, for the time when you need to go for prosecution or decision for prosecution, you refer to the DPP.

So in my case, because I believe it (the allegation) is all not true, you cannot go through the investigation. Black is black, white is white once you go through the investigation. I have faith in those three panels. They are professional and also impartial. What is important is I have to be cleared first.

If I am cleared from the allegation, what we need to do is to go down to the rakyat and seek their participation to support and fight corruption. If I’m cleared, my goal is achieved. It is my commitment and principle to walk the talk. I think I should continue to fight corruption. Why shouldn’t I? But only if they want me, of course.

Who do you think would gain from the allegation made against you?

I look into two aspects. First of all, why did they do that? I already have the conclusion; they try to keep my mouth shut, to silence me. I learned a lot. The moment the investigation took place I should keep my mouth shut. Let the MACC do the necessary.

This allegation, as it is, has already garnered me followers. Look at the blogs, many people are supporting me. This is because our society thinks they need more people who have guts to speak out, to highlight what is right and what is wrong. In that respect, I think they have made me more popular. Any righteous, any social injustice, any so called truth to be highlighted, I am there.

What are your expectations for Malaysia in the fight against corruption?

I expect the rakyat to have better feedback from the events happening. I also expect people to come out and tell the truth. I hope more unnecessary pressure will be bestowed against me. Be ready to tell the truth and let god decide. No fear except to god. A word of wisdom, you can bluff anybody, but don’t bluff god. Never take god for a ride. I think that my incident is a nuisance. People need not be discouraged to tell the truth. People must support MACC in the eradication of corruption. Have no fear.

During my two years in MACC,  lots of letters from the public were sent to me and MACC asking for MACC to investigate. I just want to let them know that I will forward their letters to other MACC panel for necessary action to be taken. I appeal to the government that anybody who has a personal agenda or interest to not be the commissioner of MACC because some of them are even consultants to MACC as well as to the A-G’s office. So if they sit there as a commissioner or panel advisor, how can they be independent.  I also hope that Malaysian Digest can express this positively and objectively, give the true picture so the public can realize. And then I have no regrets. My resignation is absolutely necessary in the most honorable way so that people will know that I walk the talk.

Any last words Tan Sri?

Lastly, I appeal to MACC if there is investigation to be conducted, please speed it up because I’m looking forward to serve the nation with dignity, again.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) (Malay: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia, (SPRM)) (formerly Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) or Badan Pencegah Rasuah (BPR)) is a government agency in Malaysia that investigates and persecutes corruption in the public and private sectors.

Source : http://www.malaysiandigest.com/features/17656-robert-phang-people-should-not-be-discouraged-from-telling-the-truth.html

The MAS and Robert Phang Story continues

February 11, 2011

The MAS and Robert Phang Story continues: Charge the KSU for not reporting a bribery attempt

by Din Merican

The MAS scandal is like a fiery comet flying across the sky. It has brought a trail of other scandals into light. The anonymous blogs are now saying that the losses which MAS suffered during Tajuddin Ramli’s time was not true. That it was just a just a fiction. That MAS was never heading towards bankruptcy and the Widespread Asset Unbundling (WAU) exercise was a scam. Who created the fiction and the scam?

Former MAS Managing Director must answer

The best person to answer this question is Dato’ Seri Idris Jala. He was once MAS Managing Director, now entrusted by Prime Minister Najib to implement the country’s Economic Transformation Plan (ETP). It was during Idris’ time that MAS pursued criminal and civil avenues to hold Tajuddin liable for MAS’ losses. So let Idris answer if the losses were just fiction. If it was fiction, then we have a lot to worry in leaving the whole country’s economic fortunes in the hands of Idris Jala.

New Conspiracy Theory

A new conspiracy theory is now being spun by Tajuddin’s supporters that he was booted out by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economic Planning Unit) Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop. So, Tajuddin’s henchman and proxy, Shahidan Shafie, with his wide tentacles in every law enforcement agency, including being A-G Gani Patail’s close friend, is now hunting those connected to Nor Mohamed. Shahidan is now exacting revenge for Tajuddin.

Only yesterday, the MACC charged Nor Mohamed Yakcop’s former political secretary, Hasbie Satar, for money-laundering. Hasbie, 37, from Sarawak (Idris Jala’s home state) appeared alone and unrepresented when he was charged under Section 4 (1) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001. This offence carries a fine of RM5million or jail term of five years.

Targetting the High Performer Azman Mokhtar,  Khazanah Nasional CEO

Now Tajuddin and Shahidan are targeting the founders of the consultancy firm, Bina Fikir, which was responsible for WAU. Using the blogs, they have linked Nor Mohamed to Bina Fikir’s founders, Rashdan and Cambridge educated Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar who is now heading Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the nation’s investment arm. There are whispers within Khazanah that MACC has been busy visiting Khazanah on uncorroborated allegations. It seems that high performer Azman Mokhtar is being harassed using the MACC. It seems nobody is safe from the wrath of Tajuddin Ramli.

Bribery Allegation Against Robert Phang

Earlier on, using the same anonymous blogs they made an allegation that Tan Sri Robert Phang had attempted to bribe a Secretary-General or Ketua Setiausaha (KSU) of a ministry. To seek vindication and to be cleared early of these allegations, Tan Sri Robert Phang has resigned from the MACC Panel to facilitate the investigations. Since then, the MACC has gone quiet. Instead of hastening their investigation to clear Robert Phang, the MACC seems to be doing nothing. Or is something being planned so that the KSU in question will co-operate with the agenda?

What do we know about the bribery allegation? The allegation is that sometime before Hari Raya of 2010, the KSU of a Ministry which was awarding a contract worth RM 900 million had had chased Tan Sri Robert Phang out of his office because Phang tried to bribe him. What is so difficult to investigate this allegation?

Just interview the KSU concerned. If the KSU says that story is a lie,that’s the end of it. The MACC should announce that finding openly and then clear Robert Phang so that he can qualify for an extension when the MACC Panel’s term is renewed after February 24. Why is the MACC dragging its feet? Is there any reason in delaying the investigation? Is it to disqualify Phang from seeking re-appointment. Clearly public opinion is behind Phang to be re-appointed in that Panel because  Phang is the lone voice who has refused to be a rubberstamp.

On the other hand, if the KSU confirms the bribery allegation, then further investigations must be conducted. The KSU must be asked if he had reported that incident to his immediate boss, the Ketua Setiausaha Negara (KSN). If he did, what did the KSN advise him to do? Did the KSN direct him to lodge a report with the MACC? If neither of them reported to the MACC, then both of the KSN and the KSU should be  hauled up and charged for failing to report a bribery. That is an offence under s. 25 of the MACC Act which provides as follows:

S. 25  Duty to report bribery transactions

(1)     Any person to whom any gratification is given, promised, or offered, in contravention of any provision of this Act shall report such gift, promise or offer together with the name, if known, of the person who gave, promised or offered such gratification to him to the nearest officer of the commission or police officer.

(2)    Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or to both.

(3)     Any person from whom any gratification has been solicited or obtained, or an attempt has been made to obtain such gratification, in contravention of any provision of this Act shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report such soliciting or obtaining of, or attempt to obtain, the gratification together with the full and true description and if known, the name of the person who solicited, or obtained, or attempted to obtain, the gratification from him to the nearest officer of the commission or police officer.

(4)    Any person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (3) commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit or to imprisonment.

That is how simple the investigation should be. That is how simple it is to ascertain if the KSU, the MACC and the A-G are trying to fix Robert Phang for speaking out about A-G Gani Patail’s connections to Shahidan Shafie and Tajuddin Ramli. Let the KSU be forewarned that he can be fined RM100,000 and imprisoned for 10 years if now tries to fix Phang by admitting there was such a bribery attempt .

If the KSU tries to play ball now, whereas he did not report that bribery attempt in September of 2010, then I have no hesitation to say that the public have every right to demand that MACC charge the KSU for not reporting the bribery attempt!

Bar Ragunath from the Bar!

December 6, 2010

BREAKING NEWS: Mahathir’s Political Crony, Al-Toyol was charged at Shah Alam Sessions Court

Former Selangor Menteri Besar and Mahathir political crony, Dr Mohd Khir Toyo (Al-Toyol) has been charged with corruption, alongside Ditamas Sdn Bhd director Shamsuddin Haryoni. Al-Toyol was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, with knowingly accepting a bribe, in form of two plots of land in Section 7, Shah Alam, for his mansion  at a substantial discount from Shamsuddin.

Istana Toyol with the help of Ketok Magik

Judge Azhaniz Teh Azman Azhanis then set bail at RM750,000.Can we expect more to come ? In PKFZ, where some UMNO big wigs are involved in a scandalous land acquisition deal, and in Tourism Malaysia, for example.–Din Merican

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/150062

December 5, 2010

Bar Ragunath from the Bar!

by Din Merican

On  November 24, Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) exposed the Haj pilgrimage  scandal involving Attorney-General (AG) Gani Patail and the former Malaysia Airlines Chairman Tan Sri Tajudin Ramli’s proxy, Shahidan Shafie.

And after doing all these evil deeds, they purport to repent and put on a public show of visiting God’s house in Mecca to seek forgiveness.

ACT 1: Enter Robert Phang

On November 30, Tan Sri Robert Phang Miow Sin, a member of the Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) gave a press conference demanding AG Gani Patail to explain his conduct as exposed by RPK. Phang also accused AG Gani of selective prosecution and mentioned several cases including that of Lawyer Rosli Dahlan.

The alternative media has created the perception that Rosli has been victimised as a result of his professional role in pursuing civil and criminal action against former Malaysia Airlines chairman Tan Sri Tajuddin Ramli.

Phang said that Rosli had been victimised because he pursued civil and criminal actions against Tajudin Ramli. MACC’s apparent reluctance to take any action against Tajuddin and Shahidan raised a lot of suspicions, especially since report by the MD of MASKargo, Shahari Sulaiman, specifically mentioned Shahidan Shafie as Tajuddin’s proxy who orchestrated the police closure of the MAS case. Shahidan has his wheeling dealing tentacles everywhere in the law enforcement agencies. He is Mr Fixit.

Shahidan Shafie is known as Mr. Fixit

The AG refuses to drop the case against Rosli Dahlan

Yet, AG Gani refused to allow MACC to withdraw the case against Rosli. According to AG Gani, he has absolute discretion under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution and there is nothing anyone can do about it. AG Gani flatly rejected the recommendation by MACC’s Chief Commissioner, Dato Seri Abu Kassim, to withdraw the charge against Rosli. Abu Kassim knew that the MACC is flogging a dead horse in Rosli’s case. Abu Kassim told Tan Sri Robert Phang, former  Senator Dato William Lau and several others that the MACC did not want to drag Rosli’s case any further. But AG Gani Patail said  NO. He wanted to teach Rosli a lesson as a signal to everyone else never ever to go against him.

AG Gani flatly rejected the recommendation by MACC’s Chief Commissioner, Dato Seri Abu Kassim, to withdraw the charge against Rosli.

 

ACT 2: Minister Nazri Aziz and the Mainstream Media

When Tan Sri Robert Phang gave his press conference on  November 30, he was concerned that the MACC was being seen as a rubber stamp to all the wrongs committed by AG Gani Patail as accused by Dato’ Mat Zain Ibrahim, formerly OCCI KL, in his public letters. But the main stream media (MSM) -  The Star, The NST, Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian were extremely quiet, as if there was a news embargo to report against anything about AG Gani or Shahidan. The same MSM selectively chose not to report on Robert Phang‘s press conference. Those that reported, picked Phang‘s quotes very selectively.

Selective Reporting and Spin by Mainstream Media (MSM)

Yet, the next day, the MSM widely publicised Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, YB Dato‘ Seri Mohd Nazri Aziz, slamming Phang for that press conference. Feeling hurt that Nazri had used some unMinisterial language on him, Phang responded with a biting press statement. Again, the MSM embargoed Phang’s press statement, which you can see in my previous posting. Phang is no old coot who only whines. To take on Nazri Aziz, a person has to be a “real jantan“. Those are not my words. Those are Nazri’s words whenever he challenges anyone. Now that Phang has retorted, we will wait and see whether Nazri barks and bites to see who is the real jantan between them!

Nazri had used some unMinisterial language

To be fair to Phang, his retort to the Minister is legitimate. There was no necessity for Nazri to be over defensive by being offensive. The public has a right to know if AG Gani is compromised by his relationship to Tajuddin’s proxy. The public is entitled to know if AG Gani’s decision not to pursue action against Tajuddin is tainted by his close relationship with Shahidan. Is that an innocent social relationship? If it is, since when have they known each other? Did they know each other when the AG Chambers decided to close the MAS case?

Shahidan Shafie: Mr Fixit and Tajuddin’s Proxy

As for Shahidan, he has a chequered and dubious past. He was charged for bribery when he was the OC Secret Societies in Johore. It would be unbelievable for the AG if he claims he did not know this. The MACC has this record on Shahidan. Shahidan’s cousin and adopted sister, Rizana Daud, is married to Tajuddin’s brother, Bistamam Ramli. Tajuddin made Rizana the Company Secretary of MAS when the plunder of MAS occurred. When Tajuddin left,  MAS had accumulated debts amounting to RM8.8 billion.

As for Shahidan, he has a chequered and dubious past. He was charged for bribery when he was the OC Secret Societies in Johore. It would be unbelievable for the AG if he claims he did not know this.

Is the AG about to say that he did not know all that about Shahidan? Earlier on, RPK had produced eye witness accounts and photographs of AG Gani being beside Shahidan throughout his bereveament over his son’s death– from daylight to sunset. If that is not close relationship, what is then?

The AG: A Public Official?

That brings us to this issue – isn‘t the Attorney General a public officer? Isn‘t there a code of conduct that governs him as a public officer that the MACC should apply against him in evaluating the appropriateness of his conduct in consorting with Shahidan? If the MACC wants to take action against the AG, they can resort to Perintah Am Bab D (Tatakelakuan dan Tatatertib) Pegawai Kerajaan. But I am not going to teach the MACC to do their job. I pointed that out because there is a Malay proverb -“ Hendak seribu daya, tak hendak seribu dalih“ ( where there is a will, there is a way.)

ACT 3: Sudden Appearance of Ragunath Kesavan, Malaysian Bar President

What I really wanted to say in this piece is about the behavior of the President of the Malaysian Bar, Ragunath Kesavan.  He is a strange creature. Instead of focusing on his mandate to serve the interest of his legal fraternity, he dabbles in politics. coming from the President of the Malaysian Bar. His recent statement in defence of AG Gani’s conduct  is echoing Minister Nazri’s statement. Why is that coming from the President of the Malaysian Bar?

He is a strange creature. Instead of focusing on his mandate to serve the interest of his legal fraternity, he dabbles in politics. 

In case you wonder what is the Malaysian Bar, let me explain. The Malaysian Bar is a body, like an association, that represents all lawyers in the country. To be a lawyer, you must be admitted to the Bar. The Bar is managed, governed and regulated by a  committee that is elected by lawyers called the Bar Council, which is established under the Legal Profession Act. Ragunath Kesavan is the President of the Bar Council , which means he is supposed to voice out and protect the interest of his members – the lawyers in this country. Is he doing that?

We are now seeing a public spat between Robert Phang and Nazri Aziz. Phang wants AG Gani to explain his conduct, but Nazri says AG Gani owes no explanation to Phang whom Nazri regards as someone ordinary from the street. Phang has openly slammed AG Gani for victimizing Lawyer Rosli Dahlan. And Phang is not even a lawyer. He is not an office bearer in the Bar Council and he has nothing to do with the Bar. He is a social activist fighting for the cause of justice, and he sees injustice in the way Lawyer Rosli was treated.

Now should not that be the role of the Ragunath, President of the Malaysian Bar? Do we hear Ragunath issuing any statement to support Rosli as a member of the Bar? When an opportunity is created by Robert Phang, did Ragunath show his leadership of the Bar by articulating the misconducts of the AG with Shahidan? Sadly No!

Instead, we have the President of the Bar, Ragunath Kesavan, sounding apologetic, sympathetic and even defensive of AG Gani Patail. I am repulsed by the comments made by Ragunath to Malaysiakini’s Hafiz Yatim on December 3. When asked whether AG Gani should be made answerable, Ragunath said: “I am not sure whether Abdul Gani should answer them, but we feel it would depend solely on him to respond.”

Ragunath also said that he was aware of the photographs of AG Gani’s visit to Shahidan’s house posted on the Malaysia Today website, but then apologetically added  that “There were many other people there, not only Abdul Gani, and this should not be an issue.” The AG spent more than a normal visiting hours at the funeral too !

Shahidan Shafie (his hand slightly covering his face) consoled by the Attorney-General

When Ragunath was asked about any possibility of a relationship between AG Gani and Shahidan that would have prompted the “no action” against Tajuddin, Ragunath dismissed it as just a rumour. A rumour?! What is wrong with this man?

Ragunath also question that the situation between AG Gani and Shahidan : Still there is no proven link  ?

Ragunath also said that the situation between AG Gani and Shahidan differed from the VK Lingam/CJ Eusoff Chin affair and then added that – “In the present case, there is no proven link and that without such evidence, the Bar Council would not be critical about the allegations made against AG Gani.”

I was aghast upon Ragunath’s answers. This man is an embarrassment to the Bar, which had gained so much respect during the tenure of its previous President, Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan. Either he is a political moron, or he has a personal agenda. There are so many things that he could say about as to the proper conduct of a public officer like the Attorney General. He could refer to the Perintah Am Bab D (Tatakelakuan dan Tatatertib) Pegawai Kerajaan which is clearly applicable to  AG Gani Patail:

BAHAGIAN II TATAKELAKUAN

4.(2)Seseorang pegawai tidak boleh—

(a)       membelakangkan tugas awamnya demi kepentingan peribadinya;

(b)       berkelakuan dengan sedemikian cara yang mungkin menyebabkan kepentingan peribadinya bercanggah dengan tugas awamnya;

(c)       berkelakuan dengan apa-apa cara yang mungkin menyebabkan syak yang munasabah bahawa—

(i) dia telah membiarkan kepentingan peribadinya bercanggah dengan tugas awamnya sehingga menjejaskan kebergunaannya sebagai seorang pegawai awam; atau

(ii) dia telah menggunakan kedudukan awamnya bagi faedahnya sendiri;

(d)   berkelakuan dengan sedemikian cara sehingga memburukkan nama atau mencemarkan nama perkhidmatan awam;

(e)       kurang cekap atau kurang berusaha;

(f)         tidak jujur atau tidak amanah;

(g)       tidak bertanggungjawab.

All Ragunath had to do was to tick any of the above limbs that would apply to AG Gani Gani in his relationship with Shahidan. In case his frozen brain is still uncertain which limb is applicable to AG Gani Patail, now let me help him – tick “All of the above“. Truly, AG Gani Patail’s conduct breeds more than just suspicion that he had been compromised.

Ragunath could also have alluded to the fact that the AG’s post is that of a Federal Court Judge as provided for under Art. 145(1) of the Federal Constitution. That would subject AG Gani to some analogy to the Judges’ Code of Ethics as provided for in Art.125(3B) of the Federal Constitution where a Judge can be removed for conduct unbecoming or for causing disrepute to the judiciary. This would include consorting or fraternizing with people of ill repute or disrepute or people of dubious reputation :This Code of ethics may be cited as the Judges’ Code Of Ethics 1994

Judges’ Code Of Ethics 1994 (amended in 2000)

2. 2. (1) This Code of Ethics shall apply to a judge throughout the        period of his service. (1) This Code of Ethics shall apply to a judge throughout the period of his service.

(2) The breach of any provision of this Code of Ethics may constitute aground for the removal of a judge from office.

3. 3. (1) A judge shall not –

(a) Subordinate his judicial duties to his private interests’ ;

(b) Conduct himself in such manner as is likely to bring his private interests into conflict with his judicial duties;

(c) Conduct himself in any manner likely to cause a reasonable suspicion that:

- He has allowed his private interest to come into conflict with his judicial duties so as to impair his usefulness as a judge; or

- He has used his judicial position for his personal advantage;

(d) Conduct himself dishonestly or in such manner as to bring the Judiciary into disrepute or to bring discredit thereto;”

Look Ragunath, I am not a lawyer, but I am not too lazy to read or too dishonest to say things just to please certain people. I say to you, stop playing politics when it affects the life and well being of the people you are sworn to protect. You are the Bar’s President, yet you behave so shamelessly in defence of AG Gani instead of defending your fellow brother at law, Rosli Dahlan. There is a Malay proverb to describe your betrayal of your brother lawyer- “Harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi”.

I have been attending Rosli Dahlan’s trial from Day 1.

Let me say this to you also. I have been attending Rosli Dahlan’s trial from Day 1. In the beginning there was not even a representative from the Bar Council. After I started writing and after RPK publicized the shenanigans in court, then only the Bar started sending its representative. I suspect Ragunath did not want to miss out on a great show. Yet, not a single statement has been issued by  Ragunath Kesavan on the matter. And now he comes to AG Gani’s defence. Now he echoes Nazri Aziz’s stand. What game is Ragunath playing? This Malay proverb aptly applies to Ragunath – “ Sokong membawa rebah”.

This man is playing politics and one day I will tell you why. For the time being, I  urge that lawyers bar Ragunath from the Bar! He should be put on the carpet for his indiscretion.