Will we be able to forgive him?
Tun Abdul Hamid Omar, Tun Salleh Abas' successor as the Lord President died due to stroke this morning. He gains prominence back in 1988 when he accedes to the pressure of the Executive to sack Tun Salleh through a tribunal which many legal experts doubt, at least in terms of its legality since he still at that time a junior to Tun Salleh. This are facts, part of the nation;s history.
He goes down in history as a controversial figure who is hugely responsible to the deterioration of the once respected Judiciary for its independence and track records. From his suspension until his actual sacking, Tun Salleh Abas vehemently uphold his innocence and righteousness. Tun Salleh, despite his unjust dismissal gains prominence for his courage and as the last of independent LP and later CJ. Since then, the judiciary has decline at a very fast rate making it a joke of the nation until the Lingam Gate emerges few years ago. By then, the public perception is vindicated by the Royal Co mission which some worrying irregularities in the conducts of a few top judges and a very senior lawyer.
The late Tun Abdul Hamid will be forever remembered for his vital contribution towards opening the gate for the Executive blatant interference in Judiciary though the government strongly opposed to such claim which they repeatedly say as malicious accusation and allegations. May his soul rest in peace but how about those he has deliberately hurt? Only Allah knows best...
JUDICIARY SHOULD ALWAYS BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT
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