On Today Show
— Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst – Najib's Lawsuit on "Man on The Run" on Clare and Tommy Thomas : A Potential Embarrassment in the UK Court
— Roland Engan, Human rights lawyer – Empowering Villagers: Ending GPS Interference in Village Chief Appointments
— Thomas Jalong, activist from Baram – Logging Wealth, Rural Neglect: A Decades-Long Struggle in Baram
— Rahmat Mosa of Iskul DiLaut Omadal – Unveiling Education Rights: The Plight of Statelessness in Sabah and Malaysia
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Iswardy Morni, Pakar Analisis Politik – Saman Najib ke atas "Man on The Run" terhadap Clare dan Tommy Thomas: Potensi Mencemarkan Nama Najib di Mahkamah UK
— Roland Engan, Peguam Hak Asasi Manusia – Memberdayakan Penduduk: Mengakhiri Campur Tangan GPS dalam Pelantikan Ketua Kampung
— Thomas Jalong, Aktivis dari Baram – Kekayaan Pembalakan, Pengabaian Luar Bandar: Perjuangan Berdekad-di Baram
— Rahmat Mosa dari Iskul DiLaut Omadal – Menyingkap Hak Pendidikan: Cabaran Kewarganegaraan Tanpa Negara di Sabah dan Malaysia
---------------------
Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst
*Najib's Lawsuit on "Man on The Run" on Clare and Tommy Thomas : A Potential Embarrassment in the UK Court*
The documentary film Man On The Run has been shown on the NETFLIX streaming since 5 January 2024. The film tells the story of the role of the former Malaysian prime minister - Najib Razak and his accomplice Jho Lo in misappropriating 1MDB funds for personal gain. Najib was found guilty of 7 charges of corruption, money laundering and embezzlement of RM42 million SRC international funds and was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined RM210 million.
Najib's lawyer requested that the film be stopped because it is subjudicial to the trial he is currently facing.
According to Iswardy- it is up to the court to determine whether this film can cause subjudice or not. But look at the country's judicial system which consists of 3 or 5 judges who judge the trial. Judges are not easily influenced. Compared to trials in UK courts which use a jury system. It will have a different impact. But according to Iswardy, another important question is, is the NETFLIX server located in Malaysia or abroad. If in Malaysia, it is relatively easy for the court to give instructions/orders. But if abroad, it will involve a long process and not necessarily successful.
Regarding Najib's arrogance, he wants to sue Tommy Thomas and Clare Brown. Looks like Najib will have to go to UK court, if he dares face Clare. But if what Clare and Tommy say is true. So it is most likely that Najib will lose and be embarrassed.
Watching the film Man on The Run - according to Iswardy made you realize that Malaysia has been mired in corruption for a long time. Najib is just a prime minister who does not fight corruption and only continues it. Through this movie everything is explained clearly and simply. But PMX Anwar Ibrahim is the strongest person against corruption. First day as PM. He exposed himself by declaring that corruption is the number one enemy of the country and that he has declared his wealth and does not want to receive a salary. Yesterday the Anwar administration introduced a new format for property declaration. Anwar with the entire government machinery is trying to restore the glory of national administration and asking Malaysians to fight corruption together.
