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We grieve! Karpal Singh is dead. Long live his principles!

KARPAL SINGH LIVED HIS LIFE IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS, PARTICULARLY THE DOWN-TRODDEN. He had compassion.

He had principles that he upheld through thick and thin.

Ramkarpal, the son, assumes Karpal’s place in Parliament, and will surely be true to his father’s principles.

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Malaysian Insider

Barely a month after his death, Karpal’s third son, Ramkarpal, stepped into the footsteps of his father after winning the parliamentary seat of Bukit Gelugor in Penang.

“It wasn’t something we expected to happen this way,” Ram says of his start in Malaysian politics.

“It had always been in the back of my mind to enter the political arena, but there was no urgency.

“The circumstances surrounding it all were… well, there just aren’t any words to describe it,” said the 39-year-old lawyer.

Apart from being thrust into the political spotlight, Ram also juggled taking over his father’s legal firm.

“When you’re left in the deep end, you somehow have to learn to swim, and that’s what the past year has been about. Learning to swim.”

For the interview:
– See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/in-the-footsteps-of-a-giant-an-interview-with-ramkarpal-singh#sthash.Gx67PAb7.dpuf

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Malaysiakini

Jul 30, 2014

In 1987 Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad was struggling to achieve the rock-solid control of his ruling Umno political party that would inevitably come his way over the next decade.
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To cut a long story short, on Oct 27, 1987 Karpal found himself swept up in Operation Lallang by Special Branch head Abdul Rahim Noor and detained indefinitely without trial under the Internal Security Act.

As soon as possible, following his arrest and first 60-day detention period in strict isolation at the Police Remand Centre near the Batu Caves, Karpal embarked upon a campaign of action to obtain his own freedom from Kamunting Detention Camp via a writ of habeas corpus.

On March 9, 1988, he managed to successful argue for his own release in front of a very brave judge, Justice Peh Swee Chin, in the High Court in Ipoh.

Arguing for his own freedom in the court, Karpal was at his flamboyant best.

To my mind, this was Karpal’s longest day. It was a day in which he would experience many different emotions from the euphoria of his release to the despair of rearrest later that night.

It was a day when he learned how his clients feel when they are both unexpectedly released and rearrested on the same day. I think that particular day made him very sensitive to the emotions his clients were going through for the remainder of his career.

Arguably the happiest three hours of his professional life as a lawyer were spent in the Long Bar at the Ipoh Club on that day.

His fellow lawyers, brother Manjit, Mariadas, Assamaley, Oh Choon Ghee and Kartar Singh were among the members of the profession called to the bar to celebrate Karpal’s shortlived freedom that day.

Free, but for how long? That was the question on Karpal’s mind as he and his family left the Ipoh Club at about 6pm for the two-hour drive to Penang, with driver Jeffrey at the wheel of their 300D Mercedes.

As we all know, Karpal’s freedom was short-lived on that particular day. It ended at a police roadblock outside the Nibong Tebal Police Station.

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HE’S BEEN SWORN IN!

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Ramkarpal Singh goes to Parliament tomorrow!

YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA

Ramkarpal makes debut in Parliament tomorrow, Mah returns after 6 years

The Malaysian Insider

Parliament will welcome a new member and two returning ones when it reconvenes tomorrow after a two-month break.

Newcomer Ramkarpal Singh (DAP-Bukit Gelugor) will be sworn in together with Datuk Mah Siew Keong (BN-Teluk Intan) who is making a return to the House after a six-year absence.

The swearing-in will take place before the start of the business of the day, which is the Question and Answer session at 10am.

Lawyer Ramkarpal will be seated with other first-timers at Bloc F next to PKR’s Dr Azman Ismail (PKR-Kuala Kedah) while Gerakan president Mah will be among senior Barisan Nasional MPs at Bloc E next to MCA deputy president Datuk Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam).
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Ramkarpal will be keenly watched by many as to whether he can carry on his father’s indomitable legacy. Karpal was known for speaking his mind on matters concerning the judiciary, law and safeguarding the Federal Constitution.

“I am still discussing with a few people on what topics to raise, but I’m definitely looking at the judiciary and youth development programmes,” he told The Malaysian Insider.

Ramkarpal’s debut will be eased somewhat by the presence of his older brother Gobind Singh Deo (DAP-Puchong), a two-term MP.

Parliament is also expected to observe a minute’s silence and record its condolences on the death of Karpal in a road accident on April 17.

https://my.news.yahoo.com/ramkarpal-makes-debut-parliament-tomorrow-mah-returns-6-094551058.html

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AMAZING STATISTICS!

*KARPAL SINGH IS SMILING FROM HEAVEN!!!

SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT RAMKARPAL HAS FAILED TO KEEP UP WITH HIS FATHER!

NOT TRUE! He has surpassed his father in at least 3 aspects!

1. Karpal Singh gained a larger majority (41,778 votes) over his rival at GE 13 than Ramkarpal (37,659 votes) over Huan BUT compare the number of voters!

GE 13: 70,691 votes cast
2014: 46,099 votes cast

2. Karpal Singh won 78.99% of the votes but Ramkarpal won 89.46% of the votes!

3. BN-MCA were so scared that they did not run!

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*Ramkarpal received 89.46% of the votes!

Turn-out: 46,099 or 56%

Ramkarpal Singh: 41,242 votes
Datuk Huan Cheng Guan: 3,583 votes
Ramkarpal’s majority over Huan: 37,659 votes

Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohd Nabi Abd Sathar: 799 votes
Abu Backer Sidek Mohd Zan: 225 votes

Huan, Mohamed Nabi Bux and Abu Backer Sidek lost their deposits after failing to secure one-eighth or 12.5% of the total votes.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/05/25/Bukit-Gelugor-byelection-Ramkarpal-wins/

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Malaysiakini

10:15PM May 25, 2014

Ramkarpal dedicates victory to dad

..Bukit Gelugor parliamentarian Ramkarpal Singh has dedicated his victory to his late father Karpal Singh, the much-revered incumbent who died in a road crash last month.

Thanking his mother Gurmit Kaur, who stood by him today, he also paid gratitude to his siblings Jagdeep, Gobind, Mankarpal and Sangeet for supporting him through life.

“This is my maiden election and it was not an easy ride,” he said.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/263840

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Star

GEORGE TOWN: Ramkarpal Singh is the new member of parliament for Bukit Gelugor.

The DAP candidate polled 41,242 votes Sunday to beat his closest opponent Parti Cinta Malaysia vice-president Datuk Huan Cheng Guan by a whopping 37,659 vote majority.

Huan secured 3,583 votes while the two independent candidates, Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohd Nabi Abd Sathar and Abu Backer Sidek Mohd Zan, obtained 799 and 225 votes respectively.

Huan, Mohamed Nabi Bux and Abu Backer Sidek lost their deposits after failing to secure one-eighth or 12.5% of the total votes.

The total spoilt votes were 539.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/05/25/Bukit-Gelugor-byelection-Ramkarpal-wins/

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BY THIS TIME TOMORROW, RAMKARPAL SINGH WILL BE THE NEW ASSEMBLYMAN FOR BUKIT GELUGOR!

YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA

Tipped to win the Bukit Gelugor parliamentary seat by a handsome majority, DAP’s Ramkarpal Singh (pic) is looking forward to tomorrow – the biggest day of his life – saying that winning the seat will be like “being born again”.

He said that winning the seat that was previously occupied by his father Karpal Singh is part of a new beginning.

“It’s the dawn of a new career. Something which I hope will take me somewhere in my life one day. It’s like being born again,” he told The Malaysian Insider.

Earlier, in his speech at DAP’s mega ceramah at the Han Chiang stadium in Penang, he said tomorrow would be the biggest day of his life.

“The 25th (of May) is not a joke. To me, at least, it is not a joke. It is the biggest day of my life,” he said.

https://my.news.yahoo.com/rebirth-win-bukit-gelugor-says-ramkarpal-105354616.html

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IT’S THE DAY BEFORE E-DAY, ELECTION DAY!

Malaysiakini

Anwar Ibrahim, “Theirs is dirty politics, but we must continue to fight them. Tell the Malay samsengs that their fight is not with the Chinese alone but with all Malaysians.”

8:00AM May 24, 2014

Don’t be scared of 20 Umno samseng, says Anwar

BUKIT GELUGOR Pakatan Rakyat leaders came together last night in a show of force for the mini-finale in the Bukit Gelugor by-election campaign which ends at midnight today.

They were greeted by thousands who packed the Han Chiang College hall amid an air of festivities, with the crowd in high spirits, cheering loudly whenever the coalition’s top leaders arrived.

As Bukit Gelugor candidate Ramkarpal Singh arrived at 9pm, shouts of “Ramkarpal! Ramkarpal!” reverberated in the hall.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng received the same reception when he arrived at 9.43pm as the crowd chanted his name repeatedly.

Shouts of “Reformasi” accompanied by DAP, PKR and PAS flags were seen waving vigorously as PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim arrived at 9.50pm with a sling around his right arm, an injury which he sustained in a minor car accident last week.
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Anwar spoke fiercely and at the top of his voice, telling Penangites not to be scared of the small group of samseng (gangsters) who forced their way into the Penang legislative assembly on Wednesday.

“Umno is getting desperate and lack issues – that is why they have the samsengs. Are you sacred of the 20 Umno samsengs who entered the Dewan? Don’t be scared of them!” he stormed.

“This is not ‘69 when the racial riots happened. This is not a battle for Umno but a battle for all Malaysians. This is not a fight only for the Malays or Chinese but for all Malaysians,” he added to loud cheers from the crowd.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/263699

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“The humiliation which the family has been afflicted as a result of this unfortunate episode, without a doubt proves to be a great slur to Karpal’s memory, who held in so high esteem the press core.

“It is hoped by the family, that better restraint will be practised by the members of the press, when attempting to gain mileage with their reports.”

YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA

Media ticked off for Ramkarpal ‘gay’ query

Malaysiakini

BUKIT GELUGOR Members of the press received a ticking off today by the DAP for insinuating that it’s Bukit Gelugor candidate Ramkarpal Singh is gay.

Ramkarpal’s family stated they had felt slighted after a member of the Chinese press directed the question “are you gay?” at the candidate yesterday.

The query arose after Parti Cinta Malaysia candidate Huan Cheng Guan questioned why photos of muscular men were uploaded on Ramkarpal’s Facebook page.

“He is 38 and still unmarried, do you feel there is anything wrong with that,” Huan had asked reporters.

Ramkarpal’s eldest brother Jagdeep Singh Deo said they were surprised when the reporter directed the question at his younger sibling.

He said the by-election is being held less than a month after Karpal’s untimely demise on Apr 17, which left the Bukit Gelugor seat vacant.

“Despite that, the press, whom Karpal had so much respect for, failed to execute their duties responsibly by weighing the facts properly,” Jagdeep, who is Dato’ Keramat assemblyperson said in the state assembly’s meeting room today.

https://my.news.yahoo.com/media-ticked-off-ramkarpal-gay-query-033232132.html

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Malaysiakini

4:21PM May 20, 2014

I’m not gay! Ramkarpal responds to Huan

The Bukit Gelugor by-election has taken a queer turn with an opponent casting aspersion on DAP candidate Ramkarpal Singh’s sexual preference.

Parti Cinta Malaysia vice-president Huan Cheng Guan is curious about the photographs of muscular men on Ramkarpal’s Facebook page.

“Why is Ramkarpal uploading many photos of muscular men on his FB

“He is 38 and still unmarried, do you feel there is anything wrong with that,” he said to reporters when met during his walkabout in Island Glades this morning.

Seeing red over the insinuation, Ramkarpal denied he was homosexual, adding that he was hoping to find a life partner soon.

Describing the insinuation as “nonsense”, the lawyer expressed regret that his opponent has resorted to such tactics

“He (Huan) has nothing (better) to do in his election campaign?” he added.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/263336

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Malaysia Chronicle

Saturday, 17 May 2014 17:39

Only Umno-linked man dumb enough to be confused: ‘I AM KARPAL SINGH’ to show his spirit lives on – Ramkarpal

TOO DUMB TO UNDERSTAND! That’s the right phrase for Mohamed Nabi Bux, who claimed the banners had conveyed the wrong message and that it appeared as though the late DAP chairman was contesting and not his son, Ramkarpal.

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“It is just a slogan that is not meant to be taken literally and I think anybody would have understood that but him (independent candidate Mohamed Nabi Bux Mohd Nabi Abdul Sathar).

“The slogan means the spirit of Karpal lives on in all us,” he told reporters during his campaign at Desa Mawar flat at Air Itam, here today. It was reported that Mohamed Nabi Bux lambasted Ramkarpal over various banners which read ‘I am Karpal Singh’ with Ramkarpal’s picture appearing below the campaign items.

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Malaysian Insider

Isma is a disgrace to all Malaysians, says Ramkarpal

By LOOI SUE-CHERN
May 16, 2014

Bukit Gelugor by-election candidate Ramkarpal Singh (pic) described Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (Isma) as an “obvious and unadulterated disgrace” to all Malaysians following the Muslim group’s remarks today that the DAP can cause another May 13.

“I use such strong words to describe Isma for it has the audacity to make comments like that… that the DAP is disuniting the people,” Ramkarpal told The Malaysian Insider.

Isma vice-president II Abdul Rahman Mat Dali was quoted as saying that the DAP is capable of causing another May 13 racial riot if the party was left unchecked.

He said this in an article titled “Between Isma and the DAP, which threatens national unity and harmony” that was published in the group’s website.

Abdul Rahman also said the DAP’s struggle had caused a lot of hurt and pain to the feelings of Muslims, demanding equal rights for all races and disputing Bumiputera rights.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/isma-is-a-disgrace-to-all-malaysians-says-ramkarpal

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Free Malaysia Today

Ramkarpal vexed by naughty posters

GEORGE TOWN: DAP by-election candidate Ramkarpal Singh Deo is upset over the appearance of posters in Bukit Gelugor alleging that he supports hudud law.

Speaking at a press conference here today, he said he might make a police report.

“The poster is definitely not from us,” he said. “We urge for a fair and clean campaign. This is not right.”

Similar posters have appeared on Facebook and other social media sites, but some of those found last night on building walls and other structures in the constituency have since been removed.

http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2014/05/15/ramkarpal-vexed-by-naughty-posters/

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the Sun daily

`It’s like talking to Karpal’

GEORGE TOWN: Interviewing Ramkarpal Singh, DAP’s candidate for the Bukit Gelugor by-election, is very much like conversing with his father, the late Karpal Singh.

Not only do they share the same intensity when speaking on topics close to their heart, their mannerisms, dramatic pauses and vocal tones are almost a mirror match.

However, Ramkarpal is keen to come out from his father’s shadow.

Speaking to theSun while taking a break from his campaign rounds Wednesday, the 38-year-old lawyer said he would bring his own voice to Parliament if elected.

He said he had his own debating style and played down comments by some people that he was copying his dad.

He added that there were many issues he and his father shared, including defending the supremacy of the Federal Constitution, equal rights for all and on the hudud issue.

These were pressing matters and he was not starting from scratch to raise them.

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1046175

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Senior citizen complains to Ramparkal.

NST

4 May 2014| last updated at 01:20PM

By PREDEEP NAMBIAR | predeep@nst.com.my

GEORGE TOWN: A friendly tai chi chuan session with the people at the Island Glades for DAP candidate Ramkarpal Singh turned sour after a senior citizen let her anger out on him.

The 65-year-old woman, who only wanted to be known as Soo, vented her frustration over the early shut-off time for street lamps at the field near her area which has inconvenienced the residents there.

She said the street lamps were switched off as early as 5am, putting her tai chi group in danger and has caused accidents to morning joggers in area.

Ramkarpal, who appeared shocked and caught unaware, assured her that her complaint will be looked into.

Seri Delima assemblyman RSN Rayer, who was accompanying him, said the timers of the street lamps were faulty due to the thunderstorms of late.

“The timers in these lights are faulty after lightning struck at it few days ago.

“We will fix this in the shortest time possible. On accidents, we will request the Works Department to install more speed breakers to help calm traffic in the area,” he said when contacted.

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The Bukit Gelugor By-election (for Karpal Singh’s vacant seat)

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There was a touching moment when Ramkarpal, speaking to the press, sat at the same spot that Karpal had last sat before he died in an accident on April 17, leaving the Bukit Gelugor parliamentary seat vacant after winning it thrice since 2004.

Malaysiakini

9:42AM May 14, 2014

Ramkarpal to continue coffee shop tradition

His father, the late Karpal Singh, met the press almost every Saturday at Joo Huat, his favourite coffee shop, situated near the Air Itam Market and the famous Kek Lok Si.

“My father loved to come here, he would have his press conference, his breakfast and then go to the office in Greenhall.

“I hope to continue this if I win, to continue the memories at this coffee shop,” he told reporters yesterday.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/262699

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@ramkarpal Ramkarpal Singh, Tiger of Jelutong II, ready to roar! http://weehingthong.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/ramkarpal-singh-son-of-karpal-singh/ …

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We will pick up where he left off & fight on @GobindSinghDeo pic.twitter.com/zGofm0zGHX

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RT “@ramkarpal: Hari Penamaan Calon bersama pimpinan Pakatan Rakyat. Terima kasih semua pic.twitter.com/Kcc0FQOsrf”

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中國報訊：武吉牛汝莪國席補選提名日，選舉官宣佈4名候選人名單時，呼聲和噓聲四起。

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YES, IT WILL BE RAMKARPAL SINGH!

5:33PM May 10, 2014

Ramkarpal says he was not pressured to contest

The newly announced Bukit Gelugor candidate Ramkarpal Singh said he was not pressured to contest for the parliamentary seat left by his late father, Karpal Singh.

“I feel proud to be given that opportunity and I will try my level best to be successful in this campaign,” he said when met at DAP’s operations centre in Jalan Masjid Negeri today.

Ramkarpal expressed confidence in retaining the Bukit Gelugor seat despite DAP leaders’ packed schedule since the Teluk Intan by-election is on May 31, with May 19 being nomination dauy.

“I understand that they will be busy but I am confident that the 13 days campaign would run smoothly,” he added.

Ramkarpal said the constituency was very sentimental about him as it was won thrice since 2004 by his father.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/262425

1:00PM May 10, 2014

Ramkarpal will defend father’s Bkt Gelugor seat

The DAP today laid to rest all speculation and confirmed Ramkarpal Singh as the candidate for Bukit  Gelugor.

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng made the announcement at the party’s Bukit Gelugor operations centre along Jalan Greenland today.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/262399

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Malaysiakini

10:38AM May 6, 2014

Signs that Ramkarpal is the choice for Bkt Gelugor

In one of the clearest indications that he would most likely be the Bukit Gelugor candidate, the late Karpal Singh’s third son Ramkarpal said quite confidently, “If all goes well, I must started speaking more in public.”

Ramkarpal said the DAP leadership would most likely reveal the name of the candidate by tomorrow (Wednesday) as the nomination day is very near, on May 12, and whoever is chosen must be prepared for the contest.

He confirmed that his name is certainly on DAP’s shortlist of candidates for the polls, fixed for May 25.
“The party is considering me as I have indicated to the leadership that I am ready for the polls,” Ramkarpal said.

“I have indicated the matter to them so it depends on the party now, the decision is theirs,” he added when met at a memorial for Karpal at the Han Chiang College Hall last night.

During the event, Ramkarpal spoke to the public for the first time on stage since his dad’s death on April 17 due to a tragic road accident along the North-South Expressway near Gua Tempurung, Perak.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/261957

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NST

Late Karpal’s 3rd son to stand in Bukit Gelugor by-election

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The Star reported yesterday that one of Karpal’s nieces, who requested anonymity, had said that hundreds of signatures had been collected during the “akhand path” (memorial prayers) held at the Waada Gudwara Sahib along Jalan Gudwara from Thursday to Saturday, and these will be submitted to the DAP leadership.

Malaysiakini

9:55AM Apr 28, 2014

Family denies petitioning for Ram Karpal

The family of the late Karpal Singh has denied involvement in a petition to name Ram Karpal Singh as the candidate for the upcoming Bukit Gelugor by-election slated for May 25.

Dato Keramat assemblyperson Jagdeep Singh Deo said his family did not take part in gathering signatures for Ram Karpal, 38, a prominent lawyer, to fill the parliamentary seat, held by their late father since 2004.

“It was probably done by the public who want to see Ram Karpal as candidate for Bukit Gelugor. Our family is not involved in the matter,” he told Malaysiakini.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/261217

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The family of late #KarpalSingh shld rebutt d statement by @cmlimguaneng on @PDRMsia pic.twitter.com/rhSP7Mb13M @GobindSinghDeo @RamkarpalSingh

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*If nominated to run in the Bukit Gelugor by-election, Ramkarpal Singh will accept.

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Star

Sunday April 27, 2014 MYT 7:44:34 AM

Family push for Ramkarpal to take over dad’s seat

by crystal chiam shiying

GEORGE TOWN: Family members and friends of the late Karpal Singh have started collecting signatures in support of his third son taking over his place as Bukit Gelugor MP.

Yesterday, they collected signatures of those who came for akhand path (memorial) prayers for the prominent lawyer and politician in support of Ramkarpal Singh (pic), 38, at the Waada Gurdwara Sahib in Jalan Gurdwara here.

A niece of Karpal, who declined to be named, said hundreds of signatures were collected.

“Most of our family members and Karpal’s supporters supported this decision,” she said, adding that the petition would be submitted to the DAP leadership.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/04/27/Family-push-for-Ramkarpal-to-take-over-dads-seat/

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The lawyers were forced to draft the petition of appeal after the Federal Court Registry denied Anwar’s application for an extension following his lead counsel Karpal’s death.

RAMKARPAL MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR ANWAR TO STAY FREE!

Malaysiakini

2:22PM Apr 24, 2014

Ramkarpal burns midnight oil on appeal

After having lost his father in an accident a week ago, Ramkarpal Singh was forced to burn the midnight oil with a colleague to draft the petition of appeal to set aside Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II conviction.

His colleague Zaleha Al Hayat, who is also attached with the firm of the late Karpal Singh, filed the petition at 1.40pm at the Federal Court registry.

She said the petition had to be filed by 3pm today, or else, the opposition leader could have landed in prison to serve his five-year sentence.

“We (Ramkarpal and Zaleha) have been working since 6pm yesterday to write the grounds of appeal,” she said, adding that it was concluded this afternoon in Kuala Lumpur.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/260924

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Malaysian Insider

My last moments with Pa: Ramkarpal Singh

April 24, 2014

A week after the tragic crash that took the lives of veteran lawyer and politician Karpal Singh and his personal aide, Micheal Cornelius, his son Ramkarpal recounts the final hours with his father that fateful day. This is his story, as told to V. Anbalagan.

“My parents (Karpal and Gurmit) had gone to Pantai Hospital about 8pm on Wednesday (April 16) to visit my brother Gobind (Singh Deo) who was admitted.

They left about 8pm from my father’s office in Jalan Pudu Lama together with Micheal Cornelius and driver V. Selvam. The four returned home (in Bukit Ledang, Damansara) about 10pm and had dinner.

Pa, Michael, Selvam, our maid (Selfiana Rengga) and I were to leave that night for Penang. Pa and I were to appear in court the following day to represent a client charged with murder.

The weekend stay in Penang was also for Pa to meet his Bukit Gelugor constituents and prepare the petition of appeal for Anwar’s (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) sodomy case.
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Read the rest of his account, told in crystal terms, but you can sense the underlying emotion in tne naarration.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/my-last-moments-with-pa-ramkarpal-singh

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http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/legaldirectory/mlawyerdetail.php?lid=R/608

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the Sun daily

Ramkarpal to stand in Bukit Gelugor?

GEORGE TOWN: The DAP today refused to be drawn into speculation that Ramkarpal Singh (pix), son of the late Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh, has been slated to contest the seat left vacant by his father.

DAP national vice-chairman and Penang chairman, Chow Kon Yeow, said the party had yet to convene a meeting on the matter.

“People are entitled to their opinions,” he told theSun today when asked to comment on online news portal reports that Ramkarpal may contest a by-election forced by the death of his father.

He said the party will issue a statement when necessary and gave an assurance that supporters and constituents will be informed.

“I am sure that things will move faster after the Election Commission (EC) makes an announcement,” he said.

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1023748

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Ramkarpal, alongside his mother Gurmit Kaur and sister Sangeet, had masterminded the Bukit Gelugor campaign, resulting in a 41,000 vote majority for Karpal, and Donoghue said they carried it out with military precision.

Father and son..

Malaysiakini

1:54PM Apr 21, 2014

Author: Ramkarpal to contest father’s seat

His death has left a huge void in both Malaysia’s courtrooms and political arena but the Tiger of Jelutong knew who should succeed him in the parliament seat of Bukit Gelugor.

It will come as no surprise that Karpal Singh had, in his steel-trap mind, a contingency plan if the government finally succeeded in imprisoning him on his recent sedition conviction.

If incarcerated and suspended from politics, Karpal planned for his successor to be the son who was with him in the car when he died, Ramkarpal.

Author of the 2013 biography “Karpal Singh – Tiger of Jelutong“, New Zealand journalist Tim Donoghue said he saw the veteran politician’s succession plan with his own eyes on the night before the May general election in 2013.

“There were about 100,000 people at the field in Penang. For some reason or another, the father said to the son, you should get up and address this crowd.

“I think he was saying, in his own mind, that he would very much like his successor in the electorate of Jelutong to be his son, Ramkarpal.”
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“Karpal told me on a number of occasions, if and when he got nailed by the establishment in terms of losing the sedition appeal, his successor was very definitely Ramkarpal.

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/260614

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