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A political trial ends with a political verdict

Malaysian Socialist Party (PSM) Statement - January 9, 2012

Malaysia: Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim acquitted - Human Rights Watch Statement. January 9, 2012
Malaysia: Anwar case shows why sodomy law must be scrapped - Amnesty International Statement. January 9, 2012
Urgent Appeal: Withdraw disciplinary charges on Adam Adli Abdul Halim immediately - Malaysian Socialist Party (PSM) Urgent Appeal. January 6, 2012
Nothing wrong with tagline 'Rakyat hakim negara' - Malaysian Socialist Party (PSM) Statement. January 4, 2012
Malaysia: Revoke law banning same-sex sexual relations - Human Rights Watch Statement. December 22, 2011

The sodomy 2 trial like the Sodomy 1 was a political charade by the ruling powers to undermine Anwar and the opposition he is leading. In the first place, Anwar should not be charged and even if he was charged, evidence would show that the defense need not be called.

But the ruling powers wanted this charade to go on and finally this morning, a political verdict much to the wishes of the people was delivered. It was a calculated move to save the ruling party from further losing support of the people.

PSM views this decision with caution but applauds the brave people for believing that the powers comes from them and not from a court in a judicial system tainted by scandals and corruptions.

The role of the police in not disrupting the assembly also proved that assemblies can take place without incidents if the police stay neutral. Nevertheless, the freshness in the air supporting the verdict was contaminated by three unexplained explosives.

It seems that the explosives illustrates the challengers ahead and that the struggle for change has to continue. Today the young vibrant crowd from all religion and racial backgrounds gives hope that the people will march and built the momentum for genuine change.

South Arutchelvan
Secretary General
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