In arresting Anwar Ibrahim outside his Bukit Segambut home just before 1 pm today, the police are being most provocative, unprofessional and untrustworthy.
Anwar had already undertaken to report to the police at 2 p.m after he had given his statement to the Anti-Corruption Agency in the morning, and to spring such an arrest well before 2 pm outside his house has deepened public concerns and fears that the police cannot be independent, professional, responsible and trustworthy in handling the latest Anwar case.
Coming close in the heel of the three-day 1,600-member police operation inconveniencing hundreds of thousands of people in the Federal capital and the Klang Valley completely without basis or justification – purportedly on the basis of “two speeches, two blogs and two SMS” and the lie of a top-level Pakatan Rakyat leadership meeting on July 9 to plot the non-existent demonstration in Parliament on Monday – public confidence in the credibility, efficiency and professionalism of the police has reached an all-time low.
#1 by bystander on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:42 pm
how can crooks and murderers be professional? they are eliminating all evidence, witnesses and opposition at ALL COSTS including using C4.
#2 by gundam on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:43 pm
how do we fight against pakatan ANIA (AAB, Najis, IGP, AG)?
#3 by k1980 on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:45 pm
On becoming PM in 2003, old dollah was summoned to the presence of His Mamakness and was handed 2 sealed letters numbered ONE and TWO. He was told to open them in the correct sequence only when threatened of being toppled from the throne.
On 16.7.2008, faced with furious calls for his head, the old fella opened Letter ONE. It says, “Arrest Anwar” and so he did….
A few days later, faced with violent street demos, he reluctanatly opened Letter TWO. It says simply, “Write 2 letters”….
#4 by ipohmali on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:47 pm
Nurul Izzah said the officers came clad in balaclava. No kidding!
#5 by dawsheng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:48 pm
Whatever, Anwar Ibrahim will emerges as the winner because all Malaysians now want Anwar to be the next Prime Minister.
#6 by dawsheng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:50 pm
Pakatan Rakyat’s supporters must keep cool. There are other ways to overcome the present difficulties when the opportunity arises, demonstration is one of the way but simply not now.
#7 by kcee on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:51 pm
The Police are wearing balaclava as they are too afraid for their shamful acts. GOD is watching!!!!!!!!!
#8 by dawsheng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:57 pm
But if, let say Pakatan Rakyat wants to organize a rally, make sure 1 million Malaysians turn up, days after days and weeks after weeks. I’ll be part of it.
#9 by chanjoe on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:58 pm
We have all these while never trusted the police in their professionalism. Its a joke to report the IGP and AG and asked the police to conduct investigations.
We have seen how high handedness the mata-mata can be. Was any action taken against the bunch of hooligans mata-mata who attacked an unarmed youth in BMC recently? If that case was in the US, I bet you the mata-mata concerned will be hauled up and identified and given their due legal actions due.
Let us all rakyat be resilient and come together to offer our strength. We should not take to the streets but lets use a more powerful measure thru the net and have a slient protest by organising some boycott and stay indoor for 1 day or even stick black stickers or wear black armbands and more.
Lets do something sensible and not resort to violence.
Wan Azizah & Nurul, we are with you. Its the time for Pakatan Rakyat to show their power by coming together with measures to protest this unsensible mata-mata action.
#10 by pandancsy on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:58 pm
you arrest Anwar and RPK but people will support more for PR. PR, be prepared for the next center Govt !!!
#11 by devilmaster on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 5:59 pm
So do you still believe there will be reform of the police force?
Once a political tool, always a political tool…especially in Bolehland.
#12 by pkrisnin on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:00 pm
After Anwar excellent performance in the Debate last night, I’m not surprised BN would take this action.
#13 by chai on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:03 pm
the government make people angry!!!!!!!!! we must stand unity and support anwar till the end….
#14 by drewkool on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:04 pm
as what anwar had said earlier in one of his ceramah, support for the movement even if he’s not around!
#15 by chai on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:08 pm
the government seem didnt aware the 308 election that people strongly show out their signal to government, so better we organize another biggest protest in KL and i will be the one in there…….reformasi…
#16 by Samuel Goh Kim Eng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:12 pm
There is now the unfortunate culture of ‘overkill’
Whereby there’s no more regard for professional skill
Causing innocent victims to swallow the bitter pill
But all evil wrongdoers must still pay the final bill
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 160708
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
Wed. 16th July 2008.
#17 by mybangsamalaysia on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:13 pm
Dear Malaysia Police
I have no confidence with you guys
#18 by harrisonbinhansome on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:14 pm
The time of Anwar Ibrahim’s arrest was about 12.55 p.m. based on Malaysiakini’s reports and 65 minutes short of a deadline at 14.00hrs to present at a police station in lieu of Anwar’s presence, he may face arrest. Those are the words of CID Director Bakri Zinin at a press conference on several occasions.
His arrest before the expiry of the stipulated time-frame reflected the CID Director’s reneging on his very own words in press conferences. He has repeatedly averred that Anwar was called in to have his (caution) statement recorded and even assured that “this is not an arrest”.
For the records, Anwar was physically present at a ACA Office to have his statement taken at about 10.00a.m. the same day before his arrest.
The arrest of Anwar Ibrahim reeks out a systematically orchestrated foul-play to besmirch and seek his downfall and probably put him out of politics for good (considering the ACA handling of Anwar’s allegations of misconduct on the parts of the interim IGP and the AG whom the former filed a 15million civil suit against Anwar).
The Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s repeated promises of reforms in the plethora of Government institutions only reflected a pitfall and a negation of all his promises with the sorry state of affairs Malaysia is facing and the possibilities of Anwar Ibrahim being charged. Will a fair trial be guaranteed for Anwar?
And Yes, I am offended by the instrument of the institution to protect us and maintain a neutrality of arbitration, maintanence of peace and order we called the Police whom in reality is an institution of the venal and vicious.
And Yes, I am offended.
#19 by llb_gan on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:22 pm
The only options out of this bind are, either:
(1) people power forcing a change of government;
(2) the king & malay rulers dismiss the government;
(3) the supposed 30 MPs jump now.
It’s do or die, now or never.
#20 by kosong on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:24 pm
These amoral people and their entire gang (police, judges, ACA etc) will do whatever it takes to remain in power. They will turn the country into a circus, turn the economy into mud and throw people into jail to claim victory. Little do they know, this will not last for long. Once the oil runs out, they will be nothing to fight over any more.
No more money for NEP
No more money for CRONY
No more money for SODOMY
No more money for BADAWI
No more money for KHAIRY
And the house built on cards will all fall down and the people will all cry but in vain……..
How can you keep quiet when your country is turning into a JOKE, Mr. Badawi? Who is running the country? Is this a communist country?
#21 by alwaysfair on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:25 pm
Mr. Lim I am sure we all feel the injustice. Just now my son was just swearing foul languages condemning the govt for this act.
If Anwar is in the custody of the police who are under the orders of IGP and DPP isn’t it dangerous ? They might cause him bodily harm like last time.
Is there a court order or special allowance under the law to house him in a safer place rather than in police hands?? Maybe get sultan for clemency etc?or alternatively house arrest like Ang sangsuki???
#22 by Godfather on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:26 pm
Forget about 30 MPs jumping ship to PR. Forget about the Agong invoking emergency powers. Forget about a transparent and fair trial. Even forget about bail.
Just wait for the next GE. These BN thieves, liars and cheats must be taught a lesson such that the present circumstances can never be repeated by anyone in the future.
#23 by Jan on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:31 pm
Those in power are very fearful to lose govt. They are too mired in corruption and wrong doings and could be brought to justice by an alternative govt. Therefore it’s no surprise they are clamping down hard on the opposition. Anwar is the biggest threat that’s why he’s first to be brought in. All these sodomy thing is just plain sandiwara to trap him.
#24 by kosong on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:33 pm
Don’t talk about MPs jumping ship. Money talks and no one in politics is a saint. Look at that Ezam fellow. Opposition MPs can easily go the other way. People are easily bought – rich, old, young, poor, Malay, Chinese and Indians, and of course the Malaysian police.
The whole country now is rotten to the core. It has gone to the dogs…..Who let the dogs out? Woof! Woof! Wooof!
#25 by taikohtai on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:34 pm
What is this year’s catchphrase by the police again?
Looks like whatever this stupid gomen is promoting, it’s all for show only. Their flowery talks are just to mislead the masses but their actions, on the other hand, are dastardly and despicable.
PDRM is Malaysia’s GESTAPO.
#26 by monsterball on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:37 pm
No doubt about provocations….to find reasons..to go one step further..and further and further.
Fear factor is also the name of the game. Failed….provocation is applied now. Hope all Malaysians stay calm and peaceful….with loving kindness to those that want to harm us.
My dozens of friends standing at the roadside…near Pudu Jail…said Anwar is not expected to be released so soon…and they will be hungry and thirsty.
They will be there…until Anwar is released…on bail.
I intend to load up hundreds of bottles of mineral water in my small 4×4 and find ways to get them..to as much people as possible….by 9.30pm.
Hopefully….by 8.30pm…I get good news…and need not go.
Most of all….may Allah protects Anwar Ibrahim.
#27 by mata_kucing on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:38 pm
The way he was arrested was done purposely to to humiliate Anwar to the maximun. This is the ‘professionalism’ of our police. It proves only one thing and that is the police are just the running dog of the government and cannot be trusted one inch. Abdullah is a nice and religious man? You got to be kidding.
#28 by sheriff singh on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:41 pm
Well, the IGP, AG, Internal Security Minister, DPM, PM, Speaker would soon say any one of the following soon:
“The BN government has got nothing to do with it”.
“The Police are only doing their jobs”.
“We are protecting the people from undesireable elements”.
“It was purely a crime prevention exercise”.
“We are only protecting him from people who want to do him harm”.
“Its sub-judice to talk about it”.
“We were only taking preventive measures”.
“Duduk, Yang Berhormat, Duduk”
“You quoted the wrong Standing Order”.
“There were two speeches, two blogs, and two SMSes”.
“Our intelligence shows that there was a potential threat”.
etc etc.
Sleep well, Mugabeans.
#29 by yhsiew on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:41 pm
All is not loss.
The police’s silly mistake, or rather, the miscalculation of UMNO, in arresting Anwar before 2.00PM will only drive more people to give sympathy support to Anwar.
Public concerns and fears that the police cannot be independent, professional, responsible and trustworthy in handling the latest Anwar case will only further erode credibility of UMNO and hasten its fall in the next election.
#30 by a-malaysian on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:42 pm
As I commented at the other post, just get prepared and ready. They are gonna find ways to lock him up for good.
With Pas splitting in their decision whether to leave PR and join umno, all the more DAP and PKR must find a quick solution on standby.
We will just have to be a little more patience till the next election. There is no way PR can change the government for now. Mass rallies or demonstrations are not the way.
PR must also start to look into any possible way to seek the Royalty intervention.
Blood-Suckers
GE 13 – No matter what, we must ensure that racist umno bn do not regain the power like they had for the past fifty years.
#31 by Jong on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:48 pm
Just watched Bloomberg – reported 20 masked men sprung on him, same way they did a decade ago. Foreign investors are also leaving the share market.
This is going to be very costly to the country if the UMNO-led government behaves in such an irresponsible manner without respect for the rule of law!
#32 by concerned_citizen on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:51 pm
When the police, armed forces, CJ, AG, IGP and lots more who share the pies with the head and sub-head, this what happens.
None of the act as indepedent.
Don’ no how they are going to justify to God when the time comes. God bless them.
#33 by Jan on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:51 pm
Will PAS join UMNO? That means a PR govt is not likely come Sept.
The bait has to be huge for PAS to bite, a DPM post perhaps and a few ministries thrown in.
For the non malays who voted PAS they are starting to regret like hell.
#34 by sheriff singh on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:55 pm
”
The Night of the Long Knives (German: Nacht der langen Messer) or “Operation Hummingbird”, was a purge that took place in Nazi Germany………Hitler used the purge to go against conservative critics of his regime”……Wiki.
”
They are after Raja Petra too and who knows who else?
#35 by boleh-an on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 6:56 pm
Asked why the police had not waited until 2pm before making the arrest, Wan Farid said: “What’s the difference between 20 or 50 minutes?”
A hell lot of difference. It is like saying “We know that in the distant future you will commit a murder, so we’re arresting you now”.
#36 by dawsheng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:03 pm
“Will PAS join UMNO? That means a PR govt is not likely come Sept.
The bait has to be huge for PAS to bite, a DPM post perhaps and a few ministries thrown in.” – Jan
PAS will not join UMNO but the party may split into three factions, one loyal to PAS and Nik Aziz, another joining PKR after some joining UMNO. UMNO cannot destroy PAS and UMNO no need the whole of PAS to join them, all UMNO want is for PAS to split.
#37 by Mr Smith on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:05 pm
When was the police professional or trustworthy. With the IGP himself being accused of fabricating evidence against Anwar, who can deny that this is another fabrication and vindictiveness.
#38 by dawsheng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:07 pm
“For the non malays who voted PAS they are starting to regret like hell.” – Jan
I don’t think “regret” is the word. The non-Malays knew the risk in supporting PAS, anyway if your vote is not for UMNO it’ll be for PAS because of the electoral pact between PAS and PKR to prevent three cornered fight. It was step necessary.
#39 by Dr. W on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:20 pm
I can’t express how angry I am towards the UMNO idiots and PDRM.
Kit Siang, what could we do other than dreaming for the next GE?
#40 by kosmoalpha on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:24 pm
another way of saving malaysia future,the rakyat must stand up against all these ‘sodomee’ from umno/BN regime!no need street protest n blood shed…lets play ‘baseball’ n ‘strike’ them out!
#41 by yhsiew on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:34 pm
A civilized Malaysian society would not want a barbaric police force – holding “machine guns” to force an unarmed civilian into a police vehicle.
Pak Lah’s government will come under fiery tests in the next election.
#42 by Loyal Malaysian on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:44 pm
The incident today just goes to reinforce the perception that the police force here is a slave to the political masters.
For law and order we see only a continued decline generally in our country for the top leadership in the police are more interested in buttering up the political leaders rather than undertaking any serious police work.
To use 10 police vehicles and 20 fully armed UTK personnel to arrest an unarmed suspect can only be described as ludicrous. But this will probably earn whoever planned the operation a promotion!!!
#43 by Ah Deng on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:45 pm
All Malaysians, please wake up!!! There is no justice in Malaysia, I strongly believe that Anwar is innocent as most of the Malaysians believe. BN can’t think of any better tactics to kill the PM-in-waiting, they used back the same tactics AAB’s predecessor – Mamathir used before. Malaysia government thought that we bloggers all are stupid, I challenge them to arrest all online bloggers and detain us under ISA!!!! Do that – because our comments also provoke instability to the country. Anwar – we are all with you!!!!
#44 by Jan on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:51 pm
I think the BN govt fears a change of govt. That’s why people like Anwar and RPK are being arrested to clampdown on any chance of it happening. They are even talking to PAS members to make sure the required numbers to effect a change of govt becomes even more remote. I believe the bait must be very attractive to make some PAS members interested to meet up. All this talk about religon and Malay interests are just to deflect the real agenda. If these PAS people falls for it that’s the end of the Pakatan dream of forming the next govt and the rape of the country will continue infinitum.
#45 by lovemalaysiaforever on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:53 pm
Perhaps Sleepy Dollah is like Sly Fox and Najis is like Jaws…
#46 by undergrad2 on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 7:58 pm
“This is going to be very costly to the country if the UMNO-led government behaves in such an irresponsible manner without respect for the rule of law!” Jong
I’m glad I got out a long time ago!
If Anwar is not released within the next 24 hours, and if you have substantial savings, assets which could be converted to cash it is not too late to do it now. Convert them all to US dollars and put them in off-shore accounts – Singapore, Hong Kong.
#47 by undergrad2 on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 8:03 pm
The parallels between the lives of former President of the Phillipines, Corazon Aquino and Azizah the Parliamentary leader of the Opposition are coming eerily close.
#48 by pulau_sibu on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 8:04 pm
Arresting and charging Anwar is something the police should avoid. It would be worst for UMNO and BN. It would be a political suicide for UMNO
#49 by bystander on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 8:08 pm
suggest of hiring the best criminal defence QC to assist anwar/rpk to fight their cases. can defence call razak. najis, bala, rosemary, the 2 police officers, colonel & wife (c4 expert) and the whole lot as witnesses to build up a defence case by implicating these people involved in the murder plot of altantuya and as such the need to fabricate anwar by najis as diversationally tactic? jeffrey qc perhaps?
#50 by KennyGan on Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - 8:11 pm
All facts point to a political conspiracy against Anwar. I’m sure Dollah is not part of it. Question is, is he still in charge?