Hold Fresh Snap Elections in Perak
When the drama first started with the removal of Nizar as the MB, a number of analysts have warned the nation and the Perak monarchy of political instability in the state. I opined that the new BN government will be even more unstable compared to the previous one.
It is very important for BN to ensure that procedures are followed and the democratic process is respected. But what we have seen is a growing disregard of fundamental rules of democracy including heavy handed executive involvement, disrespect for the doctrine of separation of power, usurping of Speaker's power by his chief clerk and the arbitrary involvement of the police force.
The police force cannot hope to swing its support for the ruling coalition and hope to hide its own problems and controversies. The recent autopsy on Kugan's death is very revealing. It is time that the force is subjected to a check-and-balance mechanism. It is time for the implementation of the IPCMC.
Yesterday, the police said they wanted to track down those who spoke rudely at the Perak state assembly fiasco. I would like to advice the Perak police chief to spend his time (paid by the people) elsewhere such as combating crime and ensuring public safety. At this point, the police public image is at it's rock bottom.
