What is Justice?

Batu MP Tian Chua (PKR) was found guilty by the KL Magistrates Court of voluntarily causing hurt to a police constable and stopping the latter from discharging his duty about two years ago. He was sentenced to six months’ jail and a fine of RM3,000, which might see him disqualified from his seat. He was granted a stay pending an appeal (The Star online 22 Oct 09).

The case against Datuk V.K. Lingam in connection with the alleged brokering of judges, which was featured in a video clip, has been closed with no further action. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd Aziz said in a written reply to Lim Guan Eng (DAP-Bagan) on Monday that the investigation showed no criminal offence had been committed in the appointment of judges.
“After ACA officers investigated those involved in the video clip, it was concluded that there is no abuse of power. “The Attorney-General (A-G) has decided that no further action is needed,” he said (The Star online 22 Oct 09).

I’m not saying VK Lingam is guilty, I mean, if the learned and wise AG says there is no case; that means there is no case-lah. End of story.

But I cannot help being cynical about Tian Chua’s conviction, especially when the penalty could force him to vacate his parliamentary seat. Given the circumstances of his “removal” from the seat, I would expect a bigger win for PR in the by-election. It would be an embarrassment BN cannot afford after bragging about their Bagan Pinang win.

It is probably not worth, not wise to have principles in this country. Sigh