Rafizi is doing right by taking the bull by its horns
CQ Muar: We share your sentiments, writer G Jegathesan, and the prospect of such eventuality happening to Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli.
It is our fervent hope he knows what he’s doing, given his intelligence and confidence in discharging his tasks.
Taking into account Rafizi has been the constant target, and a thorn in the bums of most ministers, this recent issue is getting many people jittery about the prospect.
We certainly hope he knows best what he’s doing, and not end up in jail.
Headhunter: He is offering his own freedom as the ultimate sacrifice. But I think it is a huge mistake. He should live another day, to fight against corruption.
Nevertheless, Rafizi epitomises what an outstanding politician should be.
Anonymous 2356541441359697: If they want to convict Rafizi, they have to admit that the document is genuine, and they have to risk the content offending the armed personnel vote bank.
If they don’t admit the document, then they can’t prosecute Rafizi.
Pemerhati: The aim of most politicians is to reach the top and become the prime minister.
Bumiputhran: It is a moral dilemma and an ethical issue for Rafizi. How many times have we seen a person in the face of the commission of an offence walk away pretending it is not his business, or saying it is secret by operation of the law.
Rafizi did the right thing when he believed he was in possession of information and documents that show the collusion to hide alleged corruption and mismanagement of public money. Rafizi’s conscience would not tolerate keeping quiet.
It is not his nature as that of many others. What he did was absolutely correct, but not correct in the eyes of many lazy, lethargic Malaysians who are content to be engulfed by corruption and evil deeds. Bravo Rafizi.
Wira: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng once went to prison for the justice sought by a Malay granny whom Umno was too embarrassed to relate.
Today, he is the chief minister of Penang, contributing far more to the country than those from the opposition who kept themselves out of the clutches of the evil ones.
Ipoh PP: Maybe he has done his calculations. Even if he is sentenced to counting bars for seven years, the next GE is in 2018, just two years from now.
Hopefully the opposition will win and jailed PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim will be out, possibly with a royal pardon.
Many others will fill their places in ‘Bamboo River’ after 2018.
FellowMalaysian: We are talking about a regime that has emasculated every single state institution as well as introduced laws that have severely restricted every citizen’s movement and action.
Whatever action or speech the opposition makes against the ruling party, there
are potential risks of going against the law of Bolehland.
Unless you are former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad or Superman, for an opposition MP to come under the attention of the enforcement bodies is the hazard and vicissitude of everyday life these born liberators have grown to accept.
And may I ask how a business dealing by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) got to be classified as an Official Secrets Act (OSA) document?
Six Sigma: The people must ask the question: is the OSA meant to protect the wrongdoers? If not, then we need more MPs like Rafizi and the truth shall prevail. I salute him.
Fair Play: Jegathesan, you, like most of us, are nothing more than an armchair critic.
You are in no position to suggest Rafizi is immature in politics. He knew the risks and took it because he has to make that sacrifice to get his message across.
Why did South Africa’s Nelson Mandela spend a lifetime in prison? Go figure it out.
Appum: We are all armchair critics. Rafizi is a doer.
Existential Turd: If someone uses the OSA to cover up money laundering, what is the law’s position? How would it come to light, if not for someone like Rafizi sacrificing himself to expose it?
Mojo Jojo: “Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all.” – Maximilien Robespierre
Rafizi’s wife prepared for his possible arrest
Ipoh PP: Fisha, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We salute you and Rafizi for the courage he has shown to expose the corrupt and evil beings in our midst.
God/Allah will in His own time and way reward you and Rafizi for all the sacrifices and suffering you have gone through.
Anonymous #36950150: Thank you Fisha, for standing by your husband in times of need. We admire your courage.
Rafizi, thank you for putting yourself and family at risk for the people of Malaysia. This is the type of politician that Malaysia really needs.
Final Count Down: What a fantastic lady! She most certainly matches her husband perfectly like a glove to a hand.
These are special individuals and rare specimens that make their parents proud. Malaysians are proud to have Rafizi as a true son of the land.
Hibiscus: Fisha, your son will be happy when he knows what his father has been doing and why he is doing it. And he will be proud of his father.
In fact, all decent citizens of Malaysia admire his father for his determination and sacrifice to help make a better Malaysia. And you, Fisha, you are a great woman to stand by your husband.
Tmf: Should we not also do our part? Or are we comfortable with the sacrifice of yet another family in fighting for a better Malaysia?
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