23. Royal Commission of Enquiry

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday announced that a Royal Commission of Enquiry, into the video tape scandal that rocked the nation, will be established.

He said the terms of reference and scope will be discussed at the next weekly cabinet meeting and then the members of the commission will be appointed.

"It is a good step and this is what we have been asking for" Bar Council Vice-President Ragunath Kesavan told AFP.


Bravo, Prime Minister for the setting up of the Royal Commission of Enquiry. It should be truly independent with sufficient scope and terms of reference to get to the bottom of the scandal and come up with recommendations as to its resolution and measures to strengthen the judiciary. Opposition Leader, Lim Kit Siang has given a list of do's and dont's on the appointment of members of the commission in Malaysiakini.