Justice for Anwar and Reformasi


From the Halls of Power to the Labyrinths of Incarceration Anwar writes from Prison
"A no-holds barred account of events leading to his sacking and subsequent ordeal during his illegal detention by the police, complete with an expose of the Machiavellian intrigue of Dictator Mahathir and his cronies." Click here if you have difficulty accessing the above site at xoom.com
Diabolical Plan by Mahathir to Kill Anwar Aborted, says Anonymous Insider NEW
Anwar's 5th November message to Reformasi Movement (in Malay) NEW
TIME Asia Cover Story 16 November 1998 Trial of the Century
Mohtar should be concerned about the long delay in police investigation into
Anwar’s black-eye, says Lim Kit Siang (plus M.G.G. Pillai's comments)
Latest News on Anwar Trial
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Articles and Opinions
Sensational Dr Munawar Anees recounts Torture
Sukma Darmawan's Letter to Anwar: "I had to invent stories to avoid torture" (In Malay)
Read the Dossier: Public Prosecutor v Anwar Ibrahim
"We don't tell lies .... up to a point" Indictment of the Malaysian Media
The late Tunku on the Removal of Tun Salleh Abas (in 1988)
Food for Thought by Marina Yusof
Reformasi trio condemns police brutality	[Original Statement] [English Translation]
Sabri Zain's Reports of Demonstrations	[October 24] [Oct 17] [Oct 10]

REMINDER to ALL Malaysians: Be careful
John L. Esposito and John Voll ask Mahathir to stop spectacle of show trial

Statement from group of concerned Christians
Article by Rais Yatim on ISA abolition and Aziz Bari on Freedom of Speech

Cecil Rajendra's speech at Malaysian Bar EGM
The "White Ribbon for Justice" Campaign
The Truth: What Dr. M really had in mind
Sarah's Articulate Banners [one] [two] [logo] [three]
Special service for our visitors Anwar Online Bookshop
Have you seen this "movie"?
Anwar beaten up: Reactions
An Analysis by Chandra Muzaffar
Malaysia's Leader Betrays the Future by Sam Nunn, Doug Paal and Paul Wolfowitz

What is Reformasi?

Permatang Pauh Declaration

Being conscious of the Quranic injunction which urges striving towards betterment;

And inspired by the Asian traditions, which all encourage renewal for the individual and for society;

And acknowledging that Malaysia is in the grip of a terrible crisis and requires recourse to its inner strengths in order to rise again,

We the citizens of Malaysia of all cultural and religious backgrounds are determined to launch a movement for comprehensive reform:

A reform movement shining with a light radiating from aspiring and pure hearts; from the awareness that man is truly noble and free, with rights and responsibilities, that it is a sacrilege to abuse and denigrate any man or woman, to bind and restrict any man or woman without following the due process of just laws;

A reform movement to establish justice for all, the weak and strong, the rich and poor, to preserve the institutions and processes of law from the defilement of graft and abuse of power;

A reform movement to sanctify the power of the people through democratic means, for democracy is an imperative: man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary;

A reform movement that champions economic justice, one that advocates fairness in economic growth and distribution so that the rich do not get richer at the expense of the poor, for the world has enough for everyone, but too little to satisfy everyone’s greed;

A reform movement to eradicate graft and abuse of power, to strip the opulent and greedy clique of their power to manipulate the market;

A reform movement to reinforce a dynamic cultural identity, where faith in our noble cultural traditions is intact, but there is openness to all that is good in all traditions;

A reform movement to launch the Malaysian nation into the information age and the borderless world, encouraging wisdom, self-assurance and openness towards a global friendship based on the principles of truth and justice.

We launch this reform movement as a peaceful movement, in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution and in observance of the principles of the rule of law.

The hour has come. Unite for Reformasi.

Permatang Pauh

12 September 1998

ANWAR IBRAHIM ON JUSTICE
AND THE LAW

This is a chapter from his book The Asian Renaissance published in December 1996. "It is dangerous to allow the law to be thought of as something quite distinct from justice in the moral sense, or else it would be possible to blatantly commit injustices by purportedly lawful means. Our courts of law must, at the same time, be courts of justice. Their judgments must conform not only to strict legal requirements but also to the dictates of fairness and equity." (You can order copies of The Asian Renaissance by clicking on the animated pic above)

A CALL TO THE REFORMASI MOVEMENT
by Sabri Zain

"In less than a months' time, we have seen the due process of law abused, the ISA used to silence dissent, the use of the government machinery towards individual political ends, gross control and manipulation of the media and an erosion in the rakyat's confidence in the independence and integrity of the judiciary.

Supporters of the Reformasi Movement must focus on these key issues."

CHANDRA AND OTHER ACTIVISTS SPEAK UP

"The International Movement for a Just World endorses the Permatang Pauh Declaration of 12 September 1998.

The principles of the Declaration are in accordance with our Movement's commitment to justice, freedom and equality. The Declaration emphasises the equitable distribution of wealth, the eradication of corruption and the abuse of power and the strengthening of democratic values."

THE ESSENCE OF REFORM

But when a man who is a public figure is wronged before the whole world he must speak out more forcefully so that he is heard. For when a public figure is wronged, his office is also wronged. And if a court of law does not vindicate him, he may appeal against such a court. If there is no court to appeal to, he may not be silent: he must tell the world his story."

- Tun Salleh Abas, 1989
(Former Lord President and Chief Justice of Malaysia)
(sacked unceremoniously by the Prime Minister, Dr.M)

Other Reformasi Web Sites