Upholding the judiciary

They accused our judges, the courts and the judiciary of being 'owned' by Putrajaya, that the government, Prime Minister and his ministers can at any time pull string on any decision.

Just because Anwar Ibrahim was sentenced to 5-year behind bars, the Opposition and their stooges, including some NGOs and foreign diplomats concluded that democracy is dead in Malaysia, the judiciary is in tatter and the country would be in chaos.

They only care for one person, a politician whom they worship and hoped to change and lead the government, someone who would allow the free inflow of foreign intervention into our administration and dictate our lives.

I believe its time Malaysians do something to correct their corrupt mind.

PUTRAJAYA - The judiciary will not hesitate to take action against those who tarnish its dignity and integrity, Chief Justice Tun Arifin Zakarin said on Monday.

He said this was because any baseless criticism and allegation against the judiciary could cripple the national justice’s administration system and erode society's trust. "The public should be more careful and responsible in giving their views on social media as its impact would be extensive," Justice Arifin said this in his speech during the elevation ceremony at the Palace of Justice here. Speaking to reporters later, he denied that he walked out from the courtroom after Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy conviction was upheld last Tuesday."I did not walk out. I adjourned the hearing just to cool off the atmosphere," he said.Justice Arifin told reporters this when he was asked to comment on Anwar's criticism against the judiciary during the Federal Court’s decision of the latter's appeal on Feb 10."My approach is simple, whenever I feel that what is uttered is not fair, I will adjourn the proceedings. That is what I did," he said.When asked whether he had felt offended, Justice Arifin said he did not bear grudges against anyone and that he was sincere in carrying out his duties.Asked whether there would be any committal proceedings against Anwar following his statement on the judiciary during mitigation, Justice Arifin declined to comment.

Arifin is right, and he needs support. The rakyat must realise that our judiciary has no strings attached to its arms. It is free from any influence.