Attorney-General (AG) Abdul Gani Patail should not only be concerned about the issuance of identity cards-for-votes in Sabah, but in other states as well.
Questioning Gani’s remarks, former Kuala Lumpur CID chief Mat Zain Ibrahim (left)asked if Gani really did not know about the situation, considering that he had been senior federal counsel in Sabah up to February 1994.
Describing the comments made yesterday as “arrogant”, Mat Zain urged Gani not to practise discrimination in only wanting action in Sabah but not elsewhere, especially in Selangor.
“Gani has never made any statement regarding the same issue faced by other states. It appears Gani is only willing to act for Sabah, since he hails from there. He has given a signal that he does not care if the same problem is prevalent in other states.
“Although Gani is the AG, it does not mean he has the right to practise discrimination on the other states in favour of his place of birth.
Questioning Gani’s remarks, former Kuala Lumpur CID chief Mat Zain Ibrahim (left)asked if Gani really did not know about the situation, considering that he had been senior federal counsel in Sabah up to February 1994.Describing the comments made yesterday as “arrogant”, Mat Zain urged Gani not to practise discrimination in only wanting action in Sabah but not elsewhere, especially in Selangor.
“Gani has never made any statement regarding the same issue faced by other states. It appears Gani is only willing to act for Sabah, since he hails from there. He has given a signal that he does not care if the same problem is prevalent in other states.
“Although Gani is the AG, it does not mean he has the right to practise discrimination on the other states in favour of his place of birth.
“He must remember that he was not appointed as AG by the Sabah chief minister to protect their interests only. He was appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and he should know what is expected of him.
“We hope Gani will hear this loud and clear, that the people of Selangor too have the right to know the truth of the actual number of immigrants being granted instant MyKad and registered as voters (in their state). We want to know that right away. So do people from other states who are facing the same problems.”
The AG, while in Sabah yesterday, had given a clear assurance that the government will act on the recommendations of the ongoing royal commission of inquiry into Sabah immigrants, and take action if criminal elements are involved.
Bernama also quoted him as saying: “We have to rectify (the problems)... it is very important for this state (Sabah), it’s my state. We must do something.”
Mat Zain said Gani (right), as the AG, should know that all persons are equal before the law, that they are entitled to the equal protection of the law and there shall be no discrimination in favour of any person or state.
Gani’s comments, he said, indicated that it was difficult for him to maintain his professional independence when it came to matters involving Sabah.
“It was unbecoming of him... It only shows that his conduct is not compatible with the best interests of the administration of justice. It is not that we don’t want to trust the AG... but we just cannot (do so if we take into account such cases as) the ‘black eye’ RCI and abuse of power investigations against former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“He has fabricated, distorted and manipulated the results and findings of police investigations in some very high profile cases and RCIs one too many times. He does not even deserve to be given the benefit of the doubt.”
Admissions but no action?
Mat Zain said several witnesses at the RCI Sabah have made voluntarily admissions under oath that they had committed serious criminal offences.
“Can these people be allowed to roam freely, as if what they did were not criminal acts?” he asked.
Gani should remember, in the ‘black eye’ RCI, that the moment former IGP Abdul Rahim Noor indicated that he was the one responsible for the assault on Anwar Ibrahim, due to provocation, the RCI was discontinued and the case was passed on for criminal proceedings to take their course.
“Let us see how Gani is going to handle this situation and/or many more exposés to come. I still say that, for as long as Gani remains the AG, the Sabah RCI or any other RCI will end in futility,” Mat Zain added.
“The people must also not forget that it was Gani who spearheaded the amendment to Section 9A of the Election Act after the Likas case.”
“We hope Gani will hear this loud and clear, that the people of Selangor too have the right to know the truth of the actual number of immigrants being granted instant MyKad and registered as voters (in their state). We want to know that right away. So do people from other states who are facing the same problems.”
The AG, while in Sabah yesterday, had given a clear assurance that the government will act on the recommendations of the ongoing royal commission of inquiry into Sabah immigrants, and take action if criminal elements are involved.
Bernama also quoted him as saying: “We have to rectify (the problems)... it is very important for this state (Sabah), it’s my state. We must do something.”
Mat Zain said Gani (right), as the AG, should know that all persons are equal before the law, that they are entitled to the equal protection of the law and there shall be no discrimination in favour of any person or state.Gani’s comments, he said, indicated that it was difficult for him to maintain his professional independence when it came to matters involving Sabah.
“It was unbecoming of him... It only shows that his conduct is not compatible with the best interests of the administration of justice. It is not that we don’t want to trust the AG... but we just cannot (do so if we take into account such cases as) the ‘black eye’ RCI and abuse of power investigations against former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“He has fabricated, distorted and manipulated the results and findings of police investigations in some very high profile cases and RCIs one too many times. He does not even deserve to be given the benefit of the doubt.”
Admissions but no action?
Mat Zain said several witnesses at the RCI Sabah have made voluntarily admissions under oath that they had committed serious criminal offences.
“Can these people be allowed to roam freely, as if what they did were not criminal acts?” he asked.
Gani should remember, in the ‘black eye’ RCI, that the moment former IGP Abdul Rahim Noor indicated that he was the one responsible for the assault on Anwar Ibrahim, due to provocation, the RCI was discontinued and the case was passed on for criminal proceedings to take their course.“Let us see how Gani is going to handle this situation and/or many more exposés to come. I still say that, for as long as Gani remains the AG, the Sabah RCI or any other RCI will end in futility,” Mat Zain added.
“The people must also not forget that it was Gani who spearheaded the amendment to Section 9A of the Election Act after the Likas case.”
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