Liar say sorry for lying

Dato Kalimullah Hasan in braces with Lim Kian Onn in an ECM Libra do in 2007

Finally, after undergoing years of court proceedings in two defamation cases, Dato Kalimullah Hasan, the former Group Editor in Chief (GEIC) of the News Straits Times Group agreed to apologise to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for lying in his article written on 11 June 2006 in the New Sunday Times.

Kalimullah agreed to the mutual consent for an amicable solution with Matthias Chang, former political secretary to Tun Dr Mahathr today. Read Rocky Bru here and The Mole here.

In the said article here, Kalimullah made up story that in a trip to Japan, Dr Mahathir wanted to meet now Tun Abdullah but Tun Abdullah insisted that he would "go and see his ex-boss rather than let Dr Mahathir come down to see him."

Personal Assistant to Tun Dr Mahathir, Sufi Yusoff pointed out the error in his reply on MyKMU.net dated June 12 2006.

Extract reads as follows:

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad did not seek an appointment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi while both leaders were in Tokyo attending the Nikkei Conference.

In fact, it was the opposite. Dr Mahathir was only informed by a third party that the Prime Minister was on the way to call on him 20 minutes before he was due to leave the hotel on May 26.

To this, Dr Mahathir agreed and the two leaders met for about 10 minutes before Dr Mahathir had to take his leave.

Naturally, the liar editor Kalimullah did not release the reply.

Dato Ahiruddin Attan @ Rocky Bru called him a liar in his blog, Rocky Bru. Subsequently, Kalimullah sued Rocky and Jeff Ooi, who also reported it in his blog.

Jeff Ooi has since sought for off-court settlement so that the lawsuit will not spoil his chances to run again in the upcoming general election. While, the court case for Rocky Bru is scheduled for tomorrow.

What happens to Rocky Bru's case after Kalimullah had, by apologising, indirectly admitted he lied?

Not only that, this is not the first time Kalimullah had indirectly admitted guilt. Read Rocky Bru dated June 11 2007 here.

The curious minds would ask as to why Kalimullah is seeking settlement after so many years, he had refused to apologise to Rocky, Jeff Ooi and Matthias Chang. He has been sticking to the story as the truth.

It seems he claimed he is under much stress from the court cases. Perhaps it is true. In the lawsuit and counter lawsuit between Matthias Chang against Kalimullah, Matthias was determined to drag everyone related to the ECM Libra-Avenue debacle.

Kalimullah should be under tremendous stress worrying, if under cross examination, any of the witness spilled the beans on him and exposed the wrongdoings of the Tun Abdullah administration.

Already, Matthias attempted to subpoena Tun Abdulah Ahmad Badawi and Tan Sri Nor Mohamad Yakcop but was rejected by the courts. Tan Sri Azman was subpoened but is seeking court dismissal. Khairy Jamaluddin could not dismiss the subpoena and is schedued to be a witness.

This settlement should be a relief for Khairy who celebrated his Birthday today. Happy Pinky Birthday YB!

Omar Ong Rasputin congratulates Anwar

The Benchmark here revealed Twitter messages allegedly belonging to Omar Mustapha or more familiarly known as Omar Ong.

The blog asked: Are we looking at another 'passport delivery-boy' in action, only this time under a different administration with a different Prime Minister?

ABIITW see another similarity.

Both are neo-liberals selling the country's asset away, dismantling the foundation of this country as inscribed in our constitution and bringing in unbridled neo-iberalism ideology that ignores the historical heritage and colonial baggage of this country.

The book by Raja Petra, Khairy Chronicles documented that Omar Ong as the person who introduced Khairy to Anwar Ibrahim.

During Tun Abdullah era, Khairy played a prominent role in the kitchen cabinet of Run Abdullah.

Omar's Ethos Consulting benefited during Tun Abdullah's administration. And, Ethos still benefited during Najib's administration and more.

Omar is on the board of foreign majority Air Asia-X. Together with Air Asia, both organisation are benefitting from the cannibalisation of MAS planned and executed by the corporate boys of Tun Abdulllah's MoF II Tan Sri Nor Mohamad Yakcop at Khazanah from Binafikir.

Khairy-Pak Lah faction have been in communication with Anwar Ibrahim. Some blog are claiming both both of them are in communication with Tengku Razaleigh. This blogger met witness who say all of them together with some PAS leaders met at Ku Li's residence.

Najib is regularly meeting and seen together in function with Tun Dr Mahathir with the last one at the Proton factory.

Whose side is Najib's wunder boy adviser, Omar Ong with?

Meow meow for Big Cat ... Still on Johor [up-dated]

Meow meow ... Hello hello ...

Big Cat gave a response to our previous posting here, which investigated a lead from Rocky Bru's here.

Far from looking at his view as picking a quarrel, we at ABITW appreciate his response. And we seek his extensive Johor network to investigate and answer some leads.

Big Cat and his commentators here alert us not to look away from Khazanah. They could be doing a cover-up of their wrongdoing at the Medini project, as an example.

That's worth pursuing.

Big Cat also dispell Dato Lim Kang Ho's link to Menteri Besar Dato Gani Osman.

It would mean there is no truth that Lim is de facto MB of Johor, a common heard remark in Johor to imply Lim gets whatever he wish for in Johor.

We are quite aware of the relationship between Lim Kang Ho with Dato Hishamuddin Hussein Onn as fellow Directors in Ekovest berhad. This is Hishamuddin before joined politics and became a Minister. He has long formally left Ekovest.

Maybe Big Cat could help us understand as to why would Gani deal with a corporate personality, who could be a nominee or proxy of another politician? More so, when that politician joined politics with his help to make an opening at his Division's Youth Leader post.

Lim Kang Ho is believed to have had a big role in resuscitating KPRJ. Some said there were two plots of land given to him in exchange for his role.

If it is true, it was kind of sad. So happen "we" know of KPRJ before Dato Gani Osman could think of how to fund his Infra Desa idea. "We" is not ABITW but an entity of a group of professional financial men.

"We" knew well ahead KPRJ will face a problem way before they signed the loan agreement with Perwira Habib Bank (or was it Perwira Affin Bank).

And, "we" knew ahead that KPRJ will resort to use of PLC such as Man Yau Berhad to solve it's problem. Taufik Tun Dr Ismail and Abu Zaroff (now with Scomi) didn't get the financial turnaround of KPRJ job.

Hopefully, Big Cat can confirm with us if it was Tebrau Teguh Berhad that replaced Man Yau as the vehicle.

If so, it poses another qustion. KPRJ claim to be concern for rural infrastructure and common folks housing.

But, why is KPRJ subsidiary, Tebrau moving away from low to medium housing to high end property?

Kesian for the hardworking people of KPRJ. They should blame the older team of KPRJ for not being frugal in their spending. They had lined-up Merc and Bimmers in front of the corporate office. It was Gani that gave them that free hand.

"We" could certainly help but Gani trusted a Singaporean with New Zealand passport, Dato Amiruddin Yusof Lana. He ended asking "us" how to do it.

Gani was turned on by a simple concept paper that was sexy like a mini skirt but hid it's passage to paradise. He saw it as a political move to endear himself with the people. At the same time, he could ride the unpopularity of his former Muar High School classmate and rubbish him further with allegations that only Anwar could dare do such.

Too bad, he was too kedekut to pay professional for their intellectual property i.e. he stole the idea. Stolen goods has no barakah.

While Lim Kang Ho has formally departed ways with Hishamuddin long time ago in Ekovest, it is puzzling that he kept getting endless projects and lands from the state and it's agencies and is in business with state SLCs?

For instance, Danga Bay is bought over by Iskandar Investment Berhad.

Maybe Big Cat could investigate if the the highway to Nusajaya was given to Lim Kang Ho. How much did it cost and how much it should cost?

Like you, we are concern for BN. But, we will not defend them blindly. Wrong is wrong.

Of late, the corporate boys of the BN Government have been shooting BN's own feet. MAS Air Asia is a stark example where more than 100,000 votes may not come BN's way.

Naturally, BN Government have to defend them, be it Khazanah Nasional, Johor SEDC, IIB, NFC, etc. That only worsen the situation and image of BN.

How are we to criticise the Selangor Government for destroying institutions like Yayasan Selangor but we ourselves are destroying the work and effort of institutions that we ourselves built.

How are we going to stand on the podium to claim "Kita perjuangkan nasib orang Melayu" but it is Lim Kang Ho that becomes the kingpin of Johor and Singaporean Peter Lim that is getting the headline of buying land and properties in Johor Baru.

The 100 over Bumiputera entrepreneurs, who agrees to be minority shareholders are under Johor Corp. One has already and 33 more to follow in losing their job and the company they built from scratch, fired by management committee of Johor Corp which is chaired by Gani himself but strangely the CEO is not allowed attendance.

Is that is what improving values to play more social role means? It sounds more like to fore-go the current and existing social role to make the capitalist richer. The latter social role will always be maybe.

Since Big Cat is a great fan of The Benchmark here, do find out about Knusford Berhad. The website here reads the Chairman as Dato Halimah Sadique, a member of Gani's faction. Lim Kang Ho is inside too!

However, it is believed not to be his. There could be other ultimate beneficiary.

So is the case with the grand masterplan for the Johor Baru Central Business District (CBD). Do investigate.

There could probably be something which even anonymous bloggers dare not write.

Since Peter Lim and The Benchmark is mentioned, investigate any truth that the go-between commission for one deal on a TNB land near Stulang Laut that was sold to Peter Lim reaped in RM80 million by booking a left and right accounting entry. Gani or Lim Keng Ho is not accused.

But, who is the ultimate beneficiary?

Another one involves the oil and gas industry in which land gazetted for gas pipeline was hijacked. Now all the oil and gas company have to pay a lanun in yellow. Who is the lanun?

These ultimate beneficiaries and unstated purposes are uncontrollable factors not good for business.

When there is unstated purpose/(s) behind a certain corporate exercise, save us the public from the official communique. It just goes out the other ear.

In these day and age of transparency and information availability, do it properly. Not only, do not get caught, do not also alert suspicion. Otherwise, it will turn into a political campaign issue.

By doing things proper, one ensure BN's victory in the next general election.

The people are convinced that Pakatan Rakyat is not the answer. But they want to be convinced that UMNO has undergone ethical and moral transformation before giving BN the votes. Attacking opposition is not enough.

* Updated 2:55 PM

Did KPRJ's Johar Salim oppose MACC investigation into IIB?

Iskandar or whatever it was called before had been under our radar since Tun Dol announced it as his idea back in 2006.

It is a wrong place to be involved professionally or commercially. It doesn't matter how big a name is thrown in, how giant a company to be involved, so-called billion investment brought in, claimed big name consultant or fool proof system put in place. No one is going to believe it is clean and efficient.

Iskandar is laden with the inexperianced and incompetent but academically padded resume of Tingkat 4 boys!

Even Wan Mohamaed Firdaus attempt to pacify some bloggers sometime back got tarred in feathers. He is the activist of IDEAS, and private assistant of MB Johor Dato Gani Osman. The bloke hardly knows 10% of what's happening and wrongdoings in Iskandar, be it IRDA or IIB.

Imagine ... Gani appointed this undercook 28 year old as Director to check on Tingkat 4's Dato Zaki Zahid, recently appointed Managing Director of Johor Corporation's Kulim

The IIB scandal exposed another of Gani's undercook appointee, but he is significantly older than 28 years old.

An extract from Big Cat's expose on IIB caught my attention, read below:

My friend was among the large group of mid-level management staff who left IIB last year. At that time he told me that he can't stand anymore the antics of a group whom he called "the inner circle".

"If only Arlida had stood up to them," he said, in reference to former IIB CEO Arlida Ariff whose husband was charged with alleged IIB-related corruption several days ago.

Then my friend pointed out something which have been bothering me all along.

"How come no one really linked all this with Khazanah?" he asked before proceeding with several other questions.

"All those people in the inner circle, aren't they appointed to their position by the Khazanah board of directors? I know one of them who started as an assistant vice president and within just over two years had become a director and heading one of IIB's major projects. The guy is just a marketing person and has no technical background. What were the Khazanah BOD thinking when they appointed him? Or was there something else behind it?"

"Another thing is that the E&Y people were send in by Azman (Mokhtar). How sure are the MACC that they did not cover up for Khazanah?"

Seriously, I had these doubts also about Khazanah back then, especially when I observed the manner of how Arlida was told that her services were no longer required by IIB. The way Khazanah distanced themselves from IIB at that time piqued me. I still remember how the Khazanah people washed their hands off the whole thing. What actually made me angry with them at that time is the fact that everytime IIB did well previously, they would had always been there to share the limelight.

So, ABITW is not the only one questioning the competency of Khazanah organisation and claiming nothing impressive of them than their indivial cademic resume. It s part of NMY's rotten network.

When one turn the heat on one side, it is likely to spread, unless one do something about it. Maybe by disclosing something.

Rocky Bru disclosed the following:

In March, Earnst & Young had just completed the audit ordered by Khazanah, the major shareholder of IIB (it owns 60% of IIB, EPF and Johor state government's investment arm Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ) each owns 20%).

It was reported that E&Y found cases of mismanagement and criminal breach of trust, among other things. Khazanah chief Azman Mokhtar, or Amok to his friends and to bloggers, studied the E&Y report and discussed with stakeholders the next course of action.

Aides said he was keen to invite the relevant authorities in and let them probe deeper the findings of E&Y. Nothing to hide and he wanted the rogues out. He was proposing that Khazanah/IIB lodge a police report and another to the MACC.

Strangely, not everyone was in favour of his idea. A representative from Kumpulan Prasarana (who was, in effect, the representative of Johor state government) who sat on the IIB board, in particular, was not too keen to go along with Amok's idea.

But Amok was adamant and the IIB Board called in the cops in April this year to investigate tbe findings of E&Y.

A certain Board member was adamant that a report to the MACC was unnecessary but the MACC eventually came into the picture, nevertheless.

Who is the Prasarana representative on the Board of Directors trying to cover-up the wrongdoings in IIB which is already infamous throughout Johor?

No, it is not Wan Mohamad Firdaus. The boys is too naive to be ridiculously quick with his optimism and hope. It seemed Zaki Zahid is heard to be on the prowl claiming the Sultan is in his pocket. See The Benchmark here.

Some compilation of background profile was made. Read the following:

Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar - Chairman (Represent Khazanah)
Ganendran Sarvananthan (Alt Director: Zaida Khalida binti Shaari) (Represent Khazanah)
Dato Ghazali bin Mohd Ali (Director of Binapuri and Boustead Hldg, Not known to represent who.)
Johar Salim in Yahya (COO KPRJ, Director/Exe. Chairman, PLS Plantations Bhd (formerly Pembinaan Limbongan Setia Bhd), Chairman and previous MD Iskandar Waterfront, and Director/Exe Vice Chairman Tebrau Teguh Berhad. Represent KPRJ.)
Md Yusof bin Hussin (Former MD of I&P berhad, GM PNB, Director Tebrau Teguh Berhad, Glenealy, TH Pantation, CGC berhad, LaFarge Malayan Cement, etc. Chairman of sub of BNM, TPPT Sdn Bhd and SDRC. Not known to represent who.)
Mohamad Lotfy bin Mohamad Noh (Former GM Property Investment, EPF. Managing Director of Kwasa Land. Have controversy, read APA here. Should represent EPF.)
Dato Ibrahim bin Taib (Senior Management, Deputy CEO of EPF. Should represent EPF.)
Jamil Hajar bin Abdul Mutallib (Iskandar Waterfront, Executive Vice President, CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, former Director Scan Associates, sub of Mesdaq. Should represent Khazanah.)
Mohd Nadziruddin bin Mohd Basri (CFO Khazanah, former Sr Mgr E&Y, Former GM of Project Management & Assurance and Airport Operations, MAS. Should represent Khazanah.)
Dato Syed Mohamad bin Syed Ibrahim (President/CEO)

Our investigation leads us to Iskandar Waterfront which we believe was the Ekovest's former Danga Bay project that was taken over by IIB. It's profile from the Company's website reads below:

IWD’s development is within Iskandar Malaysia (IM), a national project driven by the Federal Government and the Government of the State of Johor.

IWD is a Government-linked company (GLC) through the shareholding of Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) at 51.2% and Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ- an investment arm of the State Government) at 12.3%. The balance of 36.5% is held by Danga Bay Sdn. Bhd., a private property development company.

At the same time, Khazanah Nasional, the investment arm of the Federal Government, holds 60% of the shares in IIB. The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and KPRJ hold 20% each. Incorporated on 10 October 2006, IWD has a land bank of 3,028 acres of prime waterfront land.

The previous members of the Board of Directors of Iskandar Waterfront were:

Arlida binti Ariff (Chairman)
Ganendran Sarvananthan
Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo
Johar Salim bin Yahaya
Madam Lim Hoe
Adlan bin Ahmad
Rosenah binti Mohd Hassan
Hisham bin Zainal Mokhtar
Omar Siddiq bin Amin Noer Rashid
(alternate director to Ganendran Sarvananthan)

Who are the members of the present Board of Directors of Iskandar Waterfront? If the present website is the right source, then these are the current members:

Tn Hj Johar Salim Yahaya - Chairman
Dato’ Lim Kang Hoo - Managing Director
Lim Keng Cheng
Wong Khai Shiuan
Hj Jamil Hajar Bin Abdul Muttalib
Dato Dr.Shahir Nasir
Norliza Suleiman

From one go, it is noticeable that this outfit is now controlled by the people of KPRJ and Dato Lim Kang Ho and one Khazanah rep. Lim Kang Ho is an open secret in Johor. He is widely said to be proxy or business partner of Gani.

The most worried to have police and MACC investigate IIB must be those people who benefit most and is involved in deals that can be controversial.

Mohd Yusof Husin, former MD of I&P could be another Director representing Parasarana. He was known to be close to Gani and invited to play some role in Johr on Gani's return in Johor. However, his resume shows he is on some Government committees and is not active n the corporate scene. He is probably retired.

However, Tuan Haji Johar Salim seemed to benefit the most by the recent management shake-up after Erlida and four Senior VP, including Haji Rostam Razali that admitted guilty, left a year ago.

He has moved from a Director to be Chairman of a company controlled by MB's alleged caicai or Chinese whose a Malay macai.

Being on board of Tebrau Tegas and playing an active role, Johar Salim is alleged to be involved in some controversial deals. It is still not the talk of Johor but merely an undercurrent. The hint given is no one in Johor can resist the demands of Tebrau Tegas.

Members of the Board of Directors and Management of Khazanah Nasional Berhad could be off the hook for awhile until something else surfaces. Already, it is disturbing to see Khazanah absorbed failed executives like Tengku Azmil of formerly MAS and Hisham Hamdan of formerly Sime Darby.

Johor has been in a the spotlight lately with Gani's wrong apppointments to put former Tingkat 4 Dato Zaki Zahid at the helm and a Tingkat 4 clone, Wan Mohamad Firdaus as board members.

Johoreans are screaming murder as to why Kulim is selling QSR and KFC to a joint venture company between Johor Corp (51%) and private equity fund CVC Capital Partners Asia III Ltd (49%).

The JV company has appointed CIMB Investmen Bank Bhd as advisor. That is bad news.

The memory of Khazanah and Tingkat 4 manouvre to takeover 51% of Pantai with Parkway holding 49& but even to buy a pencil requires Parkway's approval, is fresh in the mind of many. Later Khazanah paid a hefty premium to buy over control of Parkway.

Maybe someone should make a report to MACC and let them investigate all of Johor's investment arms like Johor Corporation and KPRJ.

Suddenly many Chinamen close to politicians have active role in GLCs. Could there be hanky panky going on at the tail end of Gani's political career?

Could that be the reason why Johar Salim was against MACC investigation into IIB? He could be worried that it will trace itself to KPRJ and other Johor investments, especially Danga Bay or now Iskandar Waterfront?

Iskandar Waterfront got big plans with Tan Sri Danny Tan's Dijaya. There is a lot to talk of Tan Sri Vincent and Tan Sri Danny Tan beyond business but into the realm of politics. PKR's headquarter is at Danny's development project.

Gani does not care because a Pakatan Rakyat sympathiser, WM Firdaus can be his assistant.

Perhaps, Johar Salim was instructed to cover-up for Nusajaya's ADUN, Datuk Aziz Sapian? He is now under investigation and widely believe he could be charged. If so, who instructed him?

* Updated: 3/1/2012 8:15 AM

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Make police report for subjudice against Anwar

Perkasa President, Dato Ibrahim Ali made a police report at the Dang Wangi police station on alleged attempt by Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to disrupt the High Court from delivering a verdict on January 9th, 2011.

On the ground, Gerakan Bebaskan Anwar 901 are distributing pamphlets to encourage the public to gather at the Jalan Duta High Court. Anwar's Angkatan Muda Keadilan are getting their cybertroopers to spread the same message via the blogs, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, etc.

The plan is so elaborate and extensive that budget is allocated to pay for buses to ferry supporters, banners and posters are centrally coordinated, and a plan roadshow is in place. Read The Unspinners here, here and here.

Ibrahim Ali's concern for public safety is one part, but Anwar plan can have influence on the verdict. Someone should make a police report on Anwar and the organising groups AMK specific for sub-judice offense.

The Malaysian Insider report on Ibrahim Ali below:

Ibrahim Ali sees plot to disrupt Sodomy II verdict

The Malaysian Insiders
December 29, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Datuk Ibrahim Ali alleged today of an attempt to organise a mass gathering on January 9 to disrupt the High Court here from delivering a verdict in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial, and warned the assembly could cause chaos and unrest.

The Perkasa president claimed to have received text messages and obtained leaflets of plans for a big gathering in front of the High Court next month, and urged the police to investigate the matter immediately.

Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera dan salam hormat...Salam Pimpinan Pusat, AMK & Wanita serta para aktivis dan reformis... Lampiran adalah Badge, Bannner & Risalah untuk kegunaan kempen Bebas Anwar 901. Harap dapat diseleraskan bahan2 ini untuk kegunaan seluruh negara. Bahan-bahan ini adalah hasil perbincangan bersama "Sekretariat Gerakan Bebas Anwar 901" yang diketuai oleh Sdr. Shamsul Iskandar, Ketua AMK dan dianggotai oleh rakan2 pimpinan utama parti, Wanita, AMK, Negeri-negeri, NGO, Aktivis dan gerakan reformis 98... Harap dapat diedarkan dan diseleraskan.... Mohon semua SUK-SUK Negeri edarkan kepada MPN masing2.. Semoga kempen ini dapat digerakkan selaras seluruh negara..

Terima Kasih,

SYED BADLI SHAH B. SYED OSMAN
Setiausaha Kerja AMK Malaysia

“I believe there is an attempt by a group to spread leaflets to have a gathering at the High Court on January 9 to disrupt the trial process of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case.



“To me, the move is clearly in contempt of court, disrespectful of the law and constitution, and can cause public unrest and endanger the safety of the people,” he told reporters here.

According to the Malay rights leader, the leaflets contained messages like “Free Anwar 901”, “Lawan tetap lawan” and “Rakyat Hakim Negara.”

Predicting Anwar’s supporters would trigger chaos on the day, Ibrahim said “the police need to investigate the matter to ensure the safety of the people and the country is guaranteed.”

“Probe who is behind this plan for a gathering and take strict action against them. Don’t let them take the law into their own hands.”

Trial judge Datuk Mohd Zabidin Mohd Diah will deliver a decision on Anwar’s sodomy charge come January 9, after a high-profile trial which began in February last year.

Anwar has vehemently denied sodomising his former aide, saying the claim was part of an elaborate ploy to end his political career.

In addition to the report made by Ibrahim Ali, someone should make a police report against Anwar for subjudice offense.

Subjudice is a Latin term that literally means “under judicial consideration.” The subjudice law governs what public statements can be made about any on-going legal proceedings.

It's purpose is to avoid pre-judgement. A public rally as organised by Anwar may place improper pressure on the court, thus it is in contempt of court.

The sodomy case against Anwar has had it's day in court and it has undergone due process of law.

Anwar have been given the opportunity to present his side of the case, to defend, to bring his witnesses and alibi, and all the leeways, including to allow his conspiracy theory to be mentioned in court, more than 50 postponements, three time application to remove the judge, upteen non-related court applications and appeals, etc.

Since the police report made by Saiful Bahri against Anwar on June 28, 2008, the court proceeding begin in June 2009 and it has taken two and half year to complete. This is unlike Dr Khir Toyo's corruption trail that took only 4 months for a decision!

Anwar cannot deny his involvement in Gerakan Bebas Anwar 901. The gameplan and modus operandi is similar to Reformasi 1998. His appearance in ceramah to discuss his case openly have been going on since his first liwat rally at the Kelana Jaya Stadium on July 6th 2008.

It is his attempt to get a public discussion going. Since the Arab Spring revolutions, he has looked to instigate the public further into an emotional uprising. Anwar and his boys have been talking of Tahrir Square-like uprising to topple the legitimate Government in their ceramah.

Only through such means, Anwar see will earn him freedom from imprisonment (if convicted) for his sodomy case which is convincing to the thinking public that he is guilty. The public had distance themselves from Anwar since the release of his video in a sexual romp with a Chinese prostitute.

Someone should make a police report against Anwar for contempt of court. Who knows ... heard Dato Najib is still compiling his winnable candidate list. :)