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Reading all the comments posted so far on this topic, I am happy to say there are still many right-minded of us to protect and preserve the long and well-established English common law system irrespective of different religion.

I do agree with some comments about the CJ tried to use this topic to divert the public attention on the rotting appointment of judges. However, we should not allow the tricks to get its way through, the Bar should instead follow up closely on the matter of that Federal Court judge to ensure the administration of justice is carried out without corrupted interference.

Somehow or rather, one thing I do find it 'coincidental'. Any proposals by the CJ, even on issues like judges appointment and replacing common law system, was officially supported by the AG and the Minister Nazri, and vice versa. Just wonder, if this demonstrates 'U rub my back and I rub Urs'.

Shim Wai Loon

My dear Ambiga

Let me share this comical thought with you. The highest judicial officer has clearly and openly indulged in policy matters when it is beyond his turf as a neutral officer of the Government of Malaysia. Instead of chastising him for invadint their prized turf, the ruling politicians jumped in to support him!

I find that a comedy. Of course, it will be a tragedy if other top civil servants emulate his conduct.

Stephen Tan Ban Cheng

Ms Ambiga,

We fully support your stand.

As a leader, you have indeed placed the interests of the nation and its people who are of multi cultural and multi religious inclinations before your very own religious sentiments - which surely you would also like to defend strongly since you, too, can.

Indeed, for and in the best interest of our nation, let us all together, demonstrate sense and sensibilities in this important matter.

This is to ensure that we do not disturb our land but continually provide its fence.

May God Bless Us All.

Tan Peek Guat

Maybe it is a good time to requisition an extraordinary meeting of the Bar to demonstrate our unequivocal and unshakeable conviction for the defence of the Federal Constitution. This will show the world how Malaysian lawyers will stand behind the Law and oppose those who seek to undermine it.

Lam Kwok Seong

My dear Kwok Seong

Your suggestion has merit. We can have the extraordinary general meeting to show our solidarity just before the Malaysian Law Conference, provided the notice required can fit into the scheme of things. Otherwise, it must come after the conference.

Apart from passing resolutions to show our solidarity in defence of the Constitution, this EGM will provide a fitting forum to launch the monitoring mechanism that our president, Ambiga Sreenevasan, is talking about.

Stephen Tan Ban Cheng

Well said, Madam President.

I wish the Bar Council will take the stand to convene an EGM to debate a motion calling for the CJ to step down, forthwith.

Bernard Scott

I am for the EGM.

"The Bar Council should convene an EGM to reaffirm the supremacy of the Federal Constitution and the application of the Common Law"

Lee Kek Siong

Dear Stephen and all those in favour of the EGM,

Would it also be an opportune time, on our 50 years anniversary, to also put on the agenda the Bar's reaffirmation of the Constitution echoing the call of and giving the strongest support to YM Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah on His Highness' recent comments in regard to National Unity. I am mindful that we must not seen to be straying into politics but then again this is a matter of national importance and the controversial matter raised by the CJ merely forms part of the overall picture.

Lam Kwok Seong

Dear All,

I think judging from the current highest postings on the Bar web titled "Minister: Study proposal on switch to Syariah law thoroughly", it demonstrates that there exist other opinions as well, not necessarily in line with our dear President's opinion.

That is within the profession itself, and does not necessarily represent the public.

The Bar, being a respected institution that it is, should organize a dialogue first which acknowledges both sides of the argument. Other organizations should be invited to organize such a dialogue as well to reflect a more balanced and fair decorum.

Justin Johari Bin Azman