YOURSAY | ‘What they have committed are nothing new - it all started a long, long time ago.’
Aries46: Former Felda chairperson Isa Samad’s arrest by anti-corruption agency MACC, considering its standard operating procedure (SOP) of skirting Umno/BN corruption, is surprising indeed.
In fact, his appointment to the Felda chair took many by surprise due to his earlier dabbling in money politics.
In his heydays as the untouchable menteri besar of Negri Sembilan, Isa was the darling of Umno that could do no wrong.
In those days his perceived unfettered political power, immeasurable wealth, gala kenduris and lucrative business dealings were looked at in awe and spoken in whispers by Serembanians.
The favourite among the coffee shop ones was about Isa, after having sold every lucrative piece of choice state land in town, eyeing the last remaining piece – the municipal cemetery.
His notable skirmish, the Umno vice-presidency bungle, did put the break on his political ambitions but seemed rehabilitated by PM Najib Razak.
Even if the MACC has the gumption, they have to contend with the attorney-general and what else. There are just too many safety nets ahead for this old hand at the trapeze.
Frank: The arrest should have been done years ago.
Now, after millions have allegedly gone into their pockets and with much suffering brought to Felda citizens and for that matter the rest of Malaysia, we are seeing what could at the end just be the early days of a pantomime.
Yes, even if he and his corrupt people were to be charged in court and sent to prison, how long would one guess they will stay in prison? Ala that former MB of Selangor?
And is there any talk about the seizing of their ‘haram’ (illegal) assets, leaving them with nothing except for the clothes they are wearing?
And the truth is that there are so many Isas out there since what they have committed are nothing new - it all started a long, long time ago.
Does the MACC and the rest have all that it takes to expose what has been going on over the years? Yes, we are talking about cases where some of the culprits are now long gone.
But for Malaysia and Malaysians to come to the right path, the truth has to be revealed before justice can be meted out.
Tyrant: The KiniTV video obviously shows there no handcuff on Isa. Why?
If MACC handcuffed Penang exco Phee Boon Poh, why was Isa not handcuffed? Do we have two sets of procedures on the handling of the accused?
Clever Voter: There is no shame to be handcuffed and made to wear the infamous T-shirt. Isa should have expected this.
I would not be surprised if he gets scot-free. After all, different standards apply to different categories of people although the rule of law is the same.
Gerard Lourdesamy: Why a five-day remand? It is excessive and the MACC will try to turn him over without his counsel being present.
As an accused, he is entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence. His lawyers ought to apply for a revision at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
He is not a flight risk. He has cooperated with the MACC. And his antecedents are favourable. The MACC should be fair to him.
Ericlcc: I never dared imagine that this day will come when top Umno politician are clothed in an orange ‘lokap’ suit.
But then Isa need not worry, the conviction rate for corruption cases for BN politicians and senior civil servants are at best dismal and absolutely non-existent.
Isn't this the time for Najib to spruce his party’s and government’s image to ready them for GE14? Once they have wrapped up GE14 with a deceitful win, these ruling politicians will be back to their monkey business.
Corruption? What corruption?
Not Convinced: Remember former land and co-operative development minister Kasitah Gaddam?
He was arrested in 2004 - a few weeks before the 12th general election? He was eventually acquitted by the court five years later.
Shamsulselamat: Frankly, few knowledgeable Malaysians have any respect nor confidence in many of the country's supposedly revered institutions.
Like they say, "The fish rot from the head." We need to change the head for the healing process of the many ills this country suffers to even begin.
Apparently, in the US, if the police departments act unlawfully, they are liable to be sued for punitive damages. It hurts their budgets.
In Malaysia, can we do that? If so, who will do it? Opposition parties? Or do the MACC, the police or the hordes even care?
Anonymous_3f94: Indeed, we need to sue the police officers in their individual capacities as well if they breached SOP and the law.
Otherwise, they will continue to breach the law knowing full well that taxpayers, and not themselves, will pick up the tab.
Anonymous 29051438068738: Padang Serai MP N Surendran, you are perhaps not aware that in a mature kleptocracy, perception is everything.
When the rule of law is routinely ignored for the well-being of crooked regime, it is very important to create an impression that the law is taking its course - even if that means that the rules of natural justice are cast aside.
Ace: When everything is done for show, form will take precedence over substance.
Their primary concern is to shame Phee and the DAP and also show the less informed rakyat how "good and great" the leaders are – that they are taking action.
Who cares if it's against the law? They are the law. - Mkini
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