Thread: PIPSINC HEARING NEWS - 22/May/07

Originally Posted by thebat$

My Report on Today's Proceeding
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1. I arrived at the courtroom at a little past 8am.
2. I headed for the sessions courtroom.
3. I waited there.
4. No press or photographers.
5. Checking the court notice board. Only BM's named appeared. It also indicated that he might not be present, only his lawyer would be.
6. After waiting around, I found a notice on the side door for staff - "Court X proceedings had been moved to another Court Y. The Judge Tuan Alaudeen who presided over the case the last time was said to be attending a seminar.
7. I looked at my watch and I hurried over to Court Y. It was still locked at quarter to 9 o'clock.
7. Waited until the staff came to open the doors.
8. DPP and lawyers came in. Their usual chit-chat before starting work.
9. I was suprised to see BM led into the courtroom still in handcuffs, his expression sullen and wearing a collared T-Shirt which was faded light grey and a black pants. Sharon was in her Kajang Prison t-shirt and blue jeans but she was not handcuffed.
10. I sat directly behind them. The took no notice of me. As there were 3 police personnel with them I didn't attempt to ask them anything.
11. Watching them, they looked like the were making the best of things. Since they were seperately remanded. All this while the judge haven't come yet.
12. At 9.30 the Juddge, Tuan Zaki. A stately looking man with a beard and a grandfatherly wiseman look took his place.
13. BM's case was the second one mentioned. The court staff informed the judge that there was a problem.
14. His lawyer was absent!
15. The judge ask the Marsden, "Where is your lawyer?", BM replied "He said he would be attending."
16. The judge then ask the DPP Syed (from last time) what was the reason for this hearing, he was told by the DPP Syed that the Marsden had asked for a reduction in bail. He then said he would postpone it to the 25th May, (Friday) if it was agreeable.
17. DPP Syed asks the Judge to give the Marsden Lawyer time to show up.
18. Another case was read.
19. BM's lawyer, J Kuldeep showed up about a half and hour later.
20. He looked rushed, his hair not slicked not unlike the other day when he was dashing and handsome.
(just and observation )
21. He apologise for his tardiness and told the court something unexpected had come up and that he had a urgent court case or something in KL.
22. When told about the postponement, he agreed on the date given.
23. The court staff then informed the Marsdens.
24. He left. The DPP left. The Marden were then escorted out.
25. I hurried out the door to try to catch a glimpse of them but the were led to a secure area for prisoners thru the back. I heard their lawyer ask for them and he was told to go there.
26. I left the court.

Trip Report.
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Arrived at Nilai at nearly midnight, took a cab to my hotel. It was near New Mark Business Centre. I wanted to see the nightlife there. A karaoke and several eatries was open. But the entire place was dead quiet.

The hotel I stayed in was clean and comfortable. Much better than the one that had "el roaches." But I was miffed to find my complemetary coffee and tea misisng. I didn't complain as it was past midnight and I didnt want to drink any way.

I woke up at 6am, showered and got ready to for b/fast. I headed for the court at 7.30am


Activities:-
Took some additional shots of the Bistro.
Took some shots of the piles of letters at NewMarkBusiness center.

Do you want me back on the 25th May? I have to start making plans. Please advise.




theBat$ - Your man on the ground.

Is the update from thebat$ today. We will try to have him to cover the fridays court meeting also.

Regards
admin


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