The Malaysian Bar stands up for justice. It is non–partisan and only issue
orientated. Justice is for all people, regardless of political persuasions. The
present situation is a matter of justice, not politics.
The expression of views seemingly contrary to the government’s position may be
wrongly labeled as “a display of hostility” in autocratic countries, but in
truth (and in the free world) it is called democracy. An open and collective
expression of views and sentiments has long ceased to be an “improper manner of
response”.
In any event, how can our call for the strengthening of the Judiciary ever be
only the position of opposition parties when surely it must be the government’s
stand too. This call arises out of our belief that the independence of the
Judiciary is the highest ideal that we must cherish and be prepared to stand up
for.
Ambiga
President
Malaysian Bar
Response to the Comment of the Minister
24 Sep 2007 8:10 pm