Coffee, Curry Puffs, and ME

“Today, I asked you to stand up for your democratic rights – the freedom of expression, including the right to dissent; the independence of our justice system, including the right for a fair and speedy trial; and most importantly the sanctity of our Constitution, including upholding the rights of equality and meritocracy, the system in which our nation was founded upon.” – YB Hee Loy Sian

2012 begins with the end of a sindiwara, where a male political aide who was allegedly sodomized had the time to sip a cup of coffee, with curry puffs, after being vigorously defiled by his aged attacker. This is in addition to a string of factual controversies such the aide’s ability to not drink, eat, and excrete for 2 days after the alleged incident, and that semen was ‘found’ in both orifice – the mouth and the anus; The test results concluded that three different DNA samples were apparent in the ‘found’ semen;  Despite the samples being left in the open by the officer in-charged. And might I add another alleged affair between the victim and the X-chromosome Deputy Public Prosecutor .

Yes, I’m referring to our Oppostion leader, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is the forebearer of the injustice of our Malaysia judicial system. The Malaysian public is anxious to know the judgement, where the High Court would deliver on Jan 9th.

Here are some of the possibilities that could occur on Jan 9th:

I) DS Anwar Ibrahim is found guilty (90% probability)

This seems to be the general consensus within the public and I might add that the High Court would put a stay on execution so that DSAI would appeal his case. This would be a win-win scenario for BN/UMNO because a ‘guilty’ verdict might sway the rural voters into believing the sexual promiscuity of our Opposition Leader, and also an efficient way to further prolong the case; to exert more stress and pressure on DSAI and to weaken Pakatan Rakyat. BN/UMNO might want to deny DSAI from contesting in the upcoming GE by disqualifying him owing to his guilty verdict, thus allegedly creating a leadership vacuum within PR, hoping that such a move might cause the alliance between PKR, DAP, and PAS to disintegrate.

Pakatan Rakyat has already taken precaution by announcing that a replacement is already in place in case anything happens to DSAI.

II) DS Anwar Ibrahim is ordered to jail immediately (50% probability)

This is definitely a conundrum for UMNO as its warlords have been debating for months on the pros and cons of jailing DSAI. By putting DSAI to jail, proponents have justified that the alliance within the component parties of PR would be weaken severely as thousands of members in PKR would left the party. This then will reinforce the mentality of the rural folks that DAP is infact the leader of PR. This move, to strike fast and hard could face severely negative repercussions as tens of thousands of people, if not more, would go on the streets to protest the judgement. If not for the Arab Springs and the global protest phenomenon happening in all over the globe – where the will to protest seem not to dissipate even after nearly approaching a ONE year anniversary; this would have been the most likely option for the Najib administration.

PKR is currently assembling 100 k members to support DSAI during his verdict, as a counter measure to BN. The police had just approved the rally, which would be held in the open car park in front of the High Court.

III) DS Anwar Ibrahim is acquitted (< 5%)

BN might hope that by acquitting DSAI, and allowing the prosecution to appeal the judgement, the Government might be able to demonstrate the independance and fairness of our judicial system. The PM might also hope that this would convince the urban voters that actual change is happening in the political environment; and along with the 1Malaysia campaigning, will propel BN/UMNO back to recovering its 2/3rd majority with the support of both rural and urban voters. This tactic might be seen as a good sell but it creates too many uncertainty for BN/UMNO, and with the current political landscape, uncertainty is never a good thing.

DSAI had just stated the importance of having a strong opposition and that a simple majority in Government is enough, even if Pakatan Rakyat comes into power.

IV) The High Court will postpone its judgement (20% probability)

The High Court might just postpone its judgement, citing safety concerns due to the masses of people, seemingly trying to devour the Malaysian Courts. Postponing judgements will allow the BN/UMNO to observe the political strength of Pakatan Rakyat.

Regardless of the Jan 9 outcome, I believe the desire for change among Malaysians does not confine within the Opposition Leader. The people are tired of the economic and political piracy of Barisan National and the Najib/UMNO administration. Pakatan Rakyat had already shown to be better administrators; as shown in Penang, Kedah, Kelantan, and Selangor than their BN/UMNO counterparts who had more than 54 years to prove the sincerity and worthiness.

Pakatan Rakyat believes in freedom and equality for all. Pakatan Rakyat believes that Malaysians are able and talented, who can stand on their own feet and succeed. Pakatan Rakyat believes that Malaysia is the greatest country, and that the current mismanagement and excessive corruption of the ruling BN government is causing our children to leave the homeland unwillingly.

Today, I asked you to stand up for your democratic rights – the freedom of expression, including the right to dissent; the independence of our justice system, including the right for a fair and speedy trial; and most importantly the sanctity of our Constitution, including upholding the rights of equality and meritocracy, the system in which our nation was founded upon.

Come and gather in our peaceful assembly this Monday morning, 9th January, at the open car park in front of the Jalan Duta High Court. We asked the police to facilitate this peaceful gathering, a right enshrined in our Federal Constitution, and we welcome our opposition to have their assembly, including UMNO and PERKASA.

Let 901 be the day where history is in the making – the day of liberty, and the day our people is finally allowed to express their rights as enshrined in our Constitution.

Hidup! Hidup! Hidup Rakyat!

YB Hee Loy Sian
MP Petaling Jaya Selatan
PKR Central Leadership Council Member