Lead Counsel

7th. May 2009

Counsel Sulaiman Abdullah who reminded the court that the function of the monarch was to appoint a menteri besar after the general election and to dissolve the assembly.

"Under no circumstances can the ruler decide to investigate or hold an inquiry to find who commands the majority and then appointing a new menteri besar. Such powers are not provided in the constitution," said Sulaiman

"I agree there is a lacuna (loophole) in our constitution (federal and Perak constitution) on the removal of the chief executive. However, we must respect the formulaters of the genius constitution in not having it there. The right way to resolve would be to bring the issue back to the assembly," he said.

Counsel Sulaiman Abdullah

An interview with MB Datuk Nisar lead counsel - Mr.Sulaiman Abdullah.

The sultan is away from the country and Nizar would only be able to meet with the Perak regent tomorrow morning. He is also expected to hold a Pakatan exco meeting later tonight.

It was reported that trucks of FRU personnel with water canons trucks were seen in the vicinity of the Perak State Assembly Building.

Umno will call for emergency meeting over the High Court decision over the legitimacy of the Perak Mentri Besar – Datuk Mohd.Nisar.

Victory Speech

11th. May 2009

Justice Abdul Aziz Abd Rahim proclaimed Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as the rightful Perak menteri besar.

So, will the PM keep to his beliefs of mature democracy and will he force BN principles on the others? Read the following.

7th.May 2009

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has told leaders that one of the best ways to win the trust and confidence of the people is to be truthful to them.

"Tell them the truth. If you've done well, tell them the policies are right. If the policies are not working, then you should have the courage to tell them that look, we've made mistakes but we intend to do better, we intend to correct these mistakes. And I think the rakyat would appreciate that," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.

8th.May 2009

According to the Prime Minister, the chaotic proceedings in the Perak state assembly has tarnished the nation's image although Malaysia practiced a "mature democracy".

"Our government is holding firm to constitutional rights and democracy. If we do not respect this practice, then it would be no less than a jungle law, even if both sides of the political divide have different principles, the premier stressed that "they shouldn't have forced their principles on others." The PM said. By malaysiakini

Ground Floor - Duta Court

The lift was jammed by journalists and cameramen expecting MB Nisar to emerge. The crowd was restless to meet the MB and to hear from him directly what he has to say, despite knowing the good news via sms..