Malaysians Lose Interest In Trial Of The Century

Just like many other high profile trials, the Altantuya trial is a farce and the verdict is already a foregone conclusion. At the end of the day, there will be insufficient evidence against the 3 accused, and that they will go off Scot free. It is no wonder that the public has lost all interest in the case. I think that the perpetrators of this very horrific and inhuman crime will only receive their just desserts in the afterlife. If we allow the judiciary to be manipulated by people in high places, then I fear that justice will be a rare commodity for all law abiding citizens in Malaysia.

We have only 1 option if we want to bring about change, and that is to vote out the present government who have failed us for the best part of 50 years. As you all know, one of the component parties of the Barisan Nasional i.e. the Gerakan held its general assembly just 2 days ago. Koh Tsu Koon and his party members spoke against corruption within the government and pressed the authorities to hold a royal commission with regards to the Lingam tape saga. However, prime minister Badawi appeared to be unperturbed and even avoided questions from the press at the Gerakan assembly. My question to all Gerakan members is this; should your masters within the Barisan decide not to act on your suggestions and complaints, what will be your next course of action. If you are all sincere, and still have principles and decency, then I would strongly urge all of you to leave the government to join the opposition as you would have more dignity in this respect.