Lessons learnt

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Tun Mahathir appears at court
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Tun Dr. Mahathir Malaysia's former prime minister took the stand this morning to answer questions in regards to the "Lingam Scandal", The Star reports that he had repeatedly answered "No" and "I do not remember" to the Royal Commission's questions. At the same note, we find The Star reports that Datuk Anwar Ibrahim has volunteered to "fill in the gaps" on matters that the former Prime Minister has failed to remember.

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A question of justice
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More recently, the integrity of the Malaysian Judiciary has come into question. The "selective" appointment of judges at the highest level in particular Tun Ahmad Fairuz 's position to the Chief Justice position through the brokerage of a V.K Lingam ,highlights not only the Executive's infringement over what is sacred in a democratic country; that is the independence of the tripartite pillars of government (Judiciary, the executive and the parliament); but also that anyone and anybody CAN be a judge in Malaysia provided you have money and contacts. Anyone for Chief Justice?

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