Sodo Mee -The Production Dispute Press Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has taken refuge in the Turkish Embassy, saying he fears a government plot to assassinate him.
"I have been told that my assassination has not been ruled out as means to subvert the people's will and bring an end to the transformational changes taking place in Malaysia," Anwar wrote on his blog from the Turkish Embassy where he was holed up since early Sunday.
- The Canadian Press

PKR Press Conference 08/06/08: Crossover is on schedule


Anwar Ibrahim: Press Conference 29/06/2008 Part 1


Anwar Ibrahim: Press Conference 29/06/2008 Part 2

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That's all fine ..... charges may be trumped up, it may be a conspiracy and blah, blah...
not that I care what anybody does in their spare time with their tennis partners, pet monkeys or asses anyway - but ....,
I was wondering .... what the hell was a newbie wannabe "volunteer" with no track record (like PsyFool), doing as a "personal aide" to a prominent personality??!!
What's so great about this Uniten flunky, that he should deserve to be what he supposedly was?

AI has definitely lost a great deal of credibility here ...
That too, with A Kid (Sai-who??) - not even a pro (unlike Emu Hafelda, the last time ...)!!!!
It's failure of colossal proportions - to protect himself from these charges - malicious, trumped up or not!
And here we are, hoping to have a political rebirth for the nation under your leadership!

Tell me it wasn't a FOOLISH act on your part, DSAI!!
Jeez man - wake up and look around you, Anwar ---- how can you let anybody, "unscreened from A-Z", even near you?
You know as well as the jackass nextdoor that there's no such thing as "in good faith" in politics!
And you say that you "fear an assassination plot"??

Get real, Anwar ..... in politics, YOU ARE PUBLIC PROPERTY - especially in leadership; and you have to take care of yourself as a national treasure!!!
You cannot let every little kid volunteer wander in to be your personal "aide" (whatever that means).
Hope you know what you have done here, DSAI - don't worry, though - the people are still with you ....

I'm really not sure who's behind all this, although the writings on the wall does implicate a prominent person who denies any involvement and is using this as a "diversion".

"A little bird" gave me a very unlikely spin, though -
Maybe DSAI set up the whole thing himself, to ridicule the authorities and "prove a point"!
That's quite laughable, if you ask me.
Ridiculous, one would say .... but who knows, huh?
As they say, "It Politics!"

PS
Forget about the many Keadilan membership forms that are being held back by those who wish to wait-and-see Anwar in action first ...
We're still waiting for the much trumpeted "crossovers" that are now "derailed" and by-elections for you entry into parliament lah.

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U C, 4 me - Now it's Sodo Mee.

"If you create havoc, we will deal with you"
Move over, Maggi - Sodo Mee is here, well stretched!
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Anwar said in the statement that he "recently obtained" evidence implicating Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan and Attorney General Gani Patail of misconduct and fabricating evidence against him in 1998. He said he will release the evidence soon.
- CNN.com/asia

Anwar accused the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition of trying to ruin him, and his wife said she had photographic evidence to show that the complainant was linked to an aide of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak.....
A spokesman for Najib declined to comment .....
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dismissed Anwar's claims.....
"If you create havoc, we will deal with you," Bakri said.
-International Herald Tribune - France

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The price of rice has gone up in tandem with fuel, and the price of noodles would have to rise accordingly, despite "strong efforts" by the government to prevent anything "untoward" happening.

Yes - the price of Mee has got to go up too, and the people are apparently up in arms against this.
To allay the fears of the vendors and consumers, the compassionate, project-cancelling, "flip-flopping" government has hastily made arragements for Mee of the highest quality, to be supplied FOC to the public.
The people are bound to forget about SDs, and fuel prices once it captures their imagination and fills their bellies, that are so hungry for the dirt swept under Carpets International Malaysia Berhad.

In line with the efforts towards "branding of Malaysia" as Najis calls it, this brand of Noodles has been christened (it's Halal, too!!), Sodo Mee.
People from all walks of life, from Tivoli Villa Bangsar, to Mongolia, and back to Kondominium Desa Damansara are so taken up by it!
Intrigued by this best-selling Mee I searched on the net, and found it on TVSmith's blog. According to TVSmith,
"A spokeswoman for Sodomee™ said: "It is just a coincidence. We are revitalizing some of the products and Sodomee™ happens to be one of them".
"We however, will not deny that we hope to get free advertising on the airwaves again. Many of our pretty newscasters mispronounced the OTHER word as So-doh-me, thus giving us free mileage previously".
Asked if the product will stick this time, she explained: "The original recipe is being updated. Although some of the old staff are still around, we have a new chef heading product development this time".

For more TV Smith reviews on "branded" Malaysian products, Click Here.

In the interest of "branding", the selected poster boy is apparently a wannabe hotshot called Saiful Bukhari Azlan.
Uniten old boy, it seems - donno if he was a dropout, though...
He's become so popular that he's chosen to go MIA - like Howard Hughes!
Apparently, everyone wants a crack at him the (media/ Pakatan/ Cops), and he needs protection from PDRM. Of course he'll be "examined" at the hospital, and be kept in protective custody ...

It's the Guy in blue - don't ask me who the sidekick is - you could surf to MalaysiaToday to find out more, and read the rave reviews it has generated from the public. As long as you don't "create havoc", there won't be anyone to "deal with you".

The above is apparently the logo of the MNC (incorporated in Mongolia) that holds rights to the Brand.

It's the best way to deal with people who cause havoc to deny the authority the authority on anything - You create a diversion from the real thing itself!

The following is from Rocky's Bru on the "Coffee" Boy:
The following police report was made on 28 June 2008 at 5.45 PM by Mohd Saiful Bukhari bin Azlan, who turns 23 next week (i/c no 850706-01-5687):
"Saya Mohd Saiful Bukhari b Azlan ingin melaporkan bahawa saya telah diliwat oleh majikan saya.
Perkara ini berlaku tanpa kerelaan saya. Kejadian terakhir berlaku 26/6/08 di Unit 1151, Kondominium Desa Damansara, Jln Setia Kasih, KL.
Oleh itu, tujuan laporan ini dibuat untuk mendapat pembelaan dan keadilan keatas diri saya. Saya juga berasa bimbang dengan keselamatan diri dan keluarga saya jika perkara ini tersebar luas di khalayak ramai.
Majikan saya Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim - Ketua Umum PKR."

RPK - So you think only you can make "explosive" SDs?
There you go ... now the people will say no big deal - any jackass can make an SD (even if we have to make him make a "branded" ass of himself)!
The only difference is, my lawyers are free, and you pay for yours, mate!

BTW, there are some nice pics of the "coffee boy" at Mr.Manager & SultanMuzaffar too.

Congrats to Psyfool, anyway - after years in Uniten, he's got his crack at fame (and a happy birthday too) at last!


P.S.
The latest relaunch of Sodo Mee, includes three unique flavours.

1. Spicy Hot Mongolian (that's the favourite!)
   
2. Pungent Mongolian
   
3. Sweet sour Mongolian Sauce

Addendum:
Dr. Patau Rubis and his Bidayuh sorcerers could help kill of all the liars.
This time he could extend the invitation to DSAI & Psyfool too.
With the four together, I'm certain sparks will fly ....

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Geeks Then, Heroes Now, Gone 2Moro ....

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I just had to get the scan of this print on this blog.
The online edition is available at Newsweek.com. &
Microsoft After Gates. (And Bill After Microsoft.)
These are the one time geeks, who today are "heroes" who have changed the world.
Gates is retiring as of today, when he punches out for the last time - to concentrate on Bill & Melinda Foundation. It is the largest philanthropic organisation in the world with a $37.3 billion endowment - good for him (he won't have to pay tax now, I suppose).
Tech has evolved so fast, that many Tech pundits openly say "Microsoft is Dead".
Somehow I don't buy that - at least not yet, even though they lag behind Google on the internet.
Despite their monopoly on the Market - they were among the pioneers of the IT revolution. He made a difference - and what a difference it was .....
It may not be goodbye yet to Gates, but this is definitely a milestone in the evolution of the tech giant - let's see what the future holds .....

Settle it The Bidayuh way and One of You Die!

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This is a report worth reading - it came from someone who carries the title - "Dr".

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The dispute between Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak and his wife Rosmah and blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin over the truth of the matter relating to the Altantuya murder case is perhaps best settled by the traditional Bidayuh way, according to State Reform Party (Star) president Dr Patau Rubis.

MCPX

Patau, a Bidayuh from Krokong, Bau near Kuching, said he is prepared to sponsor the ceremony if the trio will come and swear before a Bidayuh ketua gawai in the Kampung Gumbang baruk (head house) to the truth of their statements to the authorities.

According to him, the Bidayuh belief is that anyone who tells a lie will die within three weeks.
- Malaysiakini
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Truly impressive & amazing ......
This guy needs to be nominated for the Nobel peace prize!

I thought only in India there where such nincompoops who become leaders - Reminds me of a Bihari betel-leaf chewing nutcase-politician (Lalloo Prasad Yadav), who suggested that Politician take part in a cow-milking contest, to decide on the next PM of India!
Just google "Lalloo,Bihar" - and you'll find jokes.
Bihari & Laloo jokes.....
Here's one to get you started -

A reporter asked Laloo "What is the main reason for divorce ?"
Laloo: "Marriage"!

Just couldn't resist it - so here's another, with Lalloo changed to Patau ....

At a bar in New York ......
The man to Patau's left tells the bartender, "JOHNNIE WALKER, SINGLE."
And the man's companion says, "JACK DANIELS, SINGLE."
The bartender approaches Patau and asks, "AND YOU, SIR?"
Patau replies: "DR. PATAU RUBIS, MARRIED."

This Patau is probably better than Bihari politicians -
Yes! Malaysia Boleh!

Patau jokes anyone?
Note:
No prizes for guessing on who'd most likely be C4ed, before the 3 weeks are up ...

Election's the Game, Democracy's the name .....

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Election Commission (EC) need not carry out an investigation to find out why some postal votes were not returned and where they were kept. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said that under the existing law, the EC was only responsible for the postal votes that were returned before 5pm.
"For postal votes that were not returned before 5 pm, they were no longer under the jurisdiction of the EC," he said in his written reply to a question from Fong Po Kuan (DAP-Batu Gajah) at the Dewan Rakyat sitting, here Wednesday.
- Bernama

Zimbabwe's opposition leader has fled to a Western embassy after pulling out of the presidential runoff, and dozens of his supporters were hustled away by police in a raid on party headquarters Monday.
American, African and European leaders denounced the developments in this southern African country, but President Robert Mugabe appeared determined to press ahead with Friday's vote.

-FoxNews
(Note: Morgan Tsvangirai has since, left the Dutch Embassy)

The despot in Harare had been fully prepared for Friday's election. The police and military had been made to vote in advance -- in their barracks and under close supervision. "Our superior told us to vote for Mugabe whether we wanted to or not," one police officer from Bulawayo said. After the vote the head of the barracks checked all the ballot papers to make sure they were correct.
- Zimbabwe's descent into electoral terror

"He wasn't a criminal at that time. He hasn't been put in jail. So what's wrong with giving timber to the leader of a country?"
- newzimbabwe.com

Mahathir Mohamad, the former Malaysian prime minister, has angrily rejected an outcry over his secret use of government funds to help the disgraced Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe build a new $A13 million mansion near Harare.
Dr Mahathir denied any impropriety in his decision to donate a $40,000 shipment of rare Malaysian rainforest timbers to his close friend Mr Mugabe, an international pariah for his human rights abuses and nationalist policies that have ruined Zimbabwe’s economy.

“Yes, we did give Zimbabwe timber, but what’s wrong with that?” a defiant Dr Mahathir, said.
-The Fall of Mahathir's Good Friend, The Tempinis Diaries

COWARDICE asks, is it safe ?

EXPEDIENCY asks, is it political ?

VANITY asks, is it popular ?

BUT CONSCIENCE asks, IS IT RIGHT ?

- Martin Luther King

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Citizen Nades in the Sun yesterday, wrote about Zimbabwe under Mugabe - As I checked Google news while having my morning coffee, I saw news about Zimbabwe.
The article went on to say -
"The rate of inflation has risen to a staggering 2 million percent, a liter of Coke has increased in price from 200 million Zimbabwean dollars to 1.4 billion in just one week. A kilogram of meat has jumped from 1.5 million to 7 million Zimbabwean dollars. Postponing grocery shopping by even half an hour, one newspaper calculated, could see the value of one's money reduced by half."

That's how "a good friend", who has been invited by "a great Muslim leader" to actually take residence in Malaysia, runs his nation. I've yet to hear any condemnation of these atrocities committed by this "friend" of his.
Mugabe has come to believe that he owns Zimbabwe, and he can to what he wishes with the instruments of state, to the people. He believes that only he should and would run Zimbabwe, to the ground if it need be.

Although the events there could be described as apocalyptic by Malaysian standards, it may not be as far-fetched to imagine that it is quite a possibility here in the not too distant future, should the people not demand accountability from "politicians".
That's the predicament a nation that once believed that only one party/man could "protect the people's rights", as we once saw (possibly even still) in Malaysia under the Umno/BN regime for 50.
There has also been little news about Malaysia's stand on the atrocities meted out by this "democratically elected friend" - Mugabe.
I'd shudder to think what the "great Muslim leader" thinks of Mugabe, though ... especially when he's publicly stated that Mugabe should make Malaysia is home(is it My Second Home or Look East Polity or Asian Values, now??).

The vote is today regarded by many in power as their right - the vote should belong to the rulers, and not the citizen.
The casting votes by "security forces" of Zimbabwe, is apparently quite similar to that in Malaysia.
Today, the EC of Malaysia and the Executive are slinging mud at each other for the indelible ink fiasco. Both don't want to take the responsibility for the scrapping of the idea, and the "conspiracy" to cheat voters as alleged by certain quarters seem to have taken a backseat.
Still, it is hoped that the police investigation results in someone being held accountable.
One might wonder if the events in Zimbabwe started off in a similar fashion.

The "affirmative action" called "land reforms" in Zimbabwe, designed to give valuable farming land to the "bumiputras" has bankrupted the state, without any "pendatang scapegoat" left to whack.

Let's not speak of the reported torture & murders in Zimbabwe or Malaysia where "investigations are in progress" - it may be "sub-judice" or something like that.
We'll just speak of the "economic piracy" for now ...

Although things in Malaysia was handled with a little more "finesse" (compared to Zimbabwe, i.e.)- as in the Offshore Patrol Vehicles (OPV) fiasco, PKFZ, Putrajaya, KLCC, MSC, Cyberjaya, Proton, Angkasawan, Perwaja, "gifts" for 3rd world despots who attend the Langkawi "Summit", Project IC .......

Here's something interesting on the web with regard to "Project IC" (aka "Project M" aka the rape of Sabahans' rights) -
"The phenomenon of documentary citizenship, which I observed firsthand in Malaysia, reveals this assumption to be mistaken, at least insofar as it is applied to developing states.
Illegal immigrants, I observed, were taking part in elections in Malaysia even as many natives continue to have no documents proving their citizenship.
Illegal immigrants were being welcomed and afforded the rights of citizens by sections of the Malaysian state over the opposition of many native citizens. Illegal immigration to Malaysia from the Philippines and Indonesia highlights the paradox of states actively admitting illegal immigrants........
The beneficiaries of such manipulation of ethnicity and migration at the subnational level are the parties that get the vote of these illegal immigrants, the officials, the local illegal entrepreneurs that sell citizenship documents, and finally, the illegal immigrants who not only become citizens with voting rights but also have access to affirmative action policies with their status as Bumiputera, or ‘‘sons of the soil.’’"
- When States Prefer Non-Citizens Over Citizens: Conflict Over Illegal Immigration into Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will launch a "massive operation' against illegal immigrants in Sabah soon, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Wednesday.
He said all foreign nationals without identification documents issued by their own countries or by Malaysia's Immigration Department would be deported.
- The Star

What a stroke of genius from Najib!!
Now, Illegals with valid documents from NRD, as alleged by the writer of the above can live happily ever after in wonderland below the Wind!
When will our politicians be held accountable to our voting rights?
Will the Sabahans fight to reclaim their rights from the pirates or terrorists who have apparently sold-out on them, instead of crying foul?
Do they realize that it was their fear, apathy and greed (of their "leaders", actually) that had done them in?
Do the Bumiputras realize that the NEP & "Ketuanan Melayu", is used mainly as a pretext for (you know what ...), leaving only peanuts for them?
Do they realize that they could actually have more to gain in the long run, without the racist "affirmative policy" that is bankrupting the state, and skyrocketing the cost of living, while corrupting their ethics & culture, and admittedly enriching a few?
When will the politicians account for the taxes paid by the citizen - 90% of which is paid by the "Non- Bumiputras" (at least that's what Mahathir says) who are denied equal rights in various sectors?

Definitely not until we demand for it through increased awareness & social/ political activism, as opposed to the current fear & apathy.
And it can only be done with support from the general public (more so, from a truly confident and fearless Malays/ Bumiputras) who don't expect crutches, from a govt bent on corrupting and paralysing them for good, so as to make them subservient.
Only then can the people reign supreme in this land of "equals".
Until then, the "Democratic" Pirates will rule - as in Zimbabwe.

Maybe the pirates will reign supreme,
and Mahathir was right - in that "People forgive & forget easily .....".
So Mugabe ...... Come to where the flavour is -
Come to Malaysia (with your gazillions)!
You've been invited by an apparently great leader.
You'll have friends in high places ......

SOS - "Saviour Of Souls" is in Town!!

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PETALING JAYA: Rock band Daughtry is slated for a concert in Kuala Lumpur on July 26.

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor PAS Youth will ask the state government to meet with the relevant departments and state-owned companies to discuss the types of entertainment programmes which should be allowed in the state.
“We (the Youth movement) can also play a role in perhaps coming up with guidelines on the kind of activities to help instil good moral values among the youth,” he told reporters after a visit to the state mufti’s office here yesterday.
- The Star

KOTA BARU: Muslim women employees working here are forbidden to wear lipstick and high-heeled shoes to work.
This directive is contained in a municipal council circular dated May 25 and signed by its president Shafie Ismail, which has been distributed to business premises here.
The directive on the wearing of lipstick and high-heeled shoes are in addition to the wearing of scarves, which should cover the chest and not be of transparent material, blouses with long sleeves, which were long and loose, as well as socks.
Those who do not adhere to the regulation can be fined up to RM500.
– Bernama

PAS is also compounding the problem...... Two days ago, a policeman at Putra Heights raped an underage girl. The girl was not sexily dressed. She was not even a criminal but a mere pillion rider. But she was detained and taken to the police station and raped. Why has PAS kept silent on this matter? Where is that massive demonstration to protest police officers raping underage girls? Is fighting with the Sultan of Selangor over whether female singers not dressed like Arabian Bedouins should be permitted to sing in public more important than an underage girl being raped by a policeman?
- Raja Petra, Pakatan Rakyat is losing the plot, Corridors of Power, MT.

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Save your souls!
Ban the Heels! Ban the Concerts!
Down with Ella! Down with Mas Idayu!
Down with high heels!
To hell with the nation and your lives- Save your souls, Mate!
Ban all women from everything (except in the "service of man" lah)!!!!

It is quite obvious what PAS thinks of itself.
They believe that they got votes becos it was preordained by "God",
and that the Asoh & the Anneh across the street, want their souls to be saved!
They actually believe that the people "Love" Them!!
By default, they think we have elected them to be our "moral guardians" and cultural experts - they now spout the same rhetoric that Umno used to - "It is not our culture"!
They believe "culture" is something that stagnates in time & space - there can be nothing 'dynamic' about it.

PAS apparently don't seem to care if "nationhood" is on the agenda - only Islam-as-I-say-tion matters.
A chauvinistic show of power matters. The ego matters.
Weber, Marx, Engels, Guibernau, More, Smith etc were Kufr, hence stupid! - so what they say is irrelevant, mate!
All that matters is that they have a state that Islamic as per their perception- a transcultural nation-state doesn't really figure in their "pure & simple" minds.

Why did we vote for PAS? No?
Of course you did - a vote for DAP & PKR was a vote faux PAS!
Yes, I too voted them in with my vote for Pakatan Rakyat - becos I wanted BN to wake up from its slumber party. I seriously doubt that I'd have any qualms about voting them out should they insist on saving my soul, instead of concentrating on saving the nation.
As much as I stretch my mind to try and understand their obsession for souls, I cannot seem to find any space for this childish concern of theirs. What's so difficult about minding your own soul and damning mine?
I just don't get it .....

PAS should get its priorities right - it is in politics to save the nation, and not impose "Islam" as it perceives it to be.
I insist that they do not have a monopoly on truths, rights, wrongs or morality.
At times I wish that these guys have to go through poverty, hunger and rape - before they start shouting out their "holier than thou" convictions.

If they are so intent on the afterworld, aren't they in the wrong place (ie national politics)?
They should be running NGOs to provide for the needy, educating the people on the ways of the world, preaching and spending hours in prayer & meditation.
They want "Islamic supremacy" not through winning hearts and minds, but "gunboat diplomacy" - that's "Islam" to them!

They are no better then "Rage Boy" .... that illiterate ex-con, who made waves with his "Islamist Protest" participation!
He was surprised that he made headlines around the world for all the wrong reasons. He just couldn't understand why he was considered a fool in the eyes of the world, when all he wanted, was to be a "good Muslim".
Pathetic, if you ask me .... no wonder many of them end up taking up arms, so as to prove that they are being "better Muslims".

I wonder if the wise ulamas of PAS agree that they actually become "better Muslims" in being confrontational, instead of winning hearts and minds of the "impure" through acts of benevolence, compassion and wisdom.
Hope the leaders of PAS will see the wisdom & virtue in understanding, instead of demanding to be understood and accepted unconditionally through
"gunboat diplomacy" of manic protests.

You give Islam a very "negative image" in the eyes of those who have reached out to you, PAS! Wake up and look around you - the world moves on, leaving you behind because of your arrogance and "holier than thou" ignorance.
You would then be quick to scream foul, "Islamophobia!", adopt a seige mentality and would accuse your allies of being "unIslamic", which would make Amno-philes applaud with glee.

You too- like the "rage-boy", are in danger of being confused by the laughter of the world!
Wake Up, PAS !
Listen to the voices of Wisdom.
Listen to Dr. Asri -
Stop the Islamic Rhetoric!!!
Try saving the nation for a change!
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The SD "Could Be Sub Judice"?

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"In the declaration, Raja Petra claimed that the trio – one of them a prominent woman – were present at the scene during the murder of the Mongolian translator in October 2006.
Copies of the two-paged declaration together with the identity of the trio have been posted on various blog sites.
In the document, Raja Petra said he was “reliably informed” of these allegations.
Musa said the matter could be sub judice as the Altantuya murder case was still being heard.
He also said Raja Petra must be “brave enough to face the consequences if he is bold enough” to make the allegations.

Meanwhile, the Attorney-General’s Chambers has lodged a police report against Raja Petra over the statutory declaration.
Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail said the allegations were “highly defamatory” and if found untrue, those making the allegations would have to face the consequences."
- TheStarOnline, "Cops to probe RPK's Claims"
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Just for some info - Can a lawyer out there help me out on this matter?

If I'm not mistaken, somebody did declare once that - there "aren't anybody else involved" in the murder case?
Is that "contempt of court" or "sub judice" or whatever?


p.s.
I'm not so familiar with the "law/courts" on these matters ... so excuse me, okay)