*This petition is for members of the Malaysian Bar only*

The Malaysian Bar is known for its courage in fulfilling its purpose under Section 42 of the Legal Profession Act 1976 to uphold the cause of justice without fear or favour.

Recent events have shown a total disregard by certain quarters for the hallowed principle of the independence of the Judiciary by actions that can only be described as an intimidation of this vital institution.

It is time for the Bar to once again rise and fearlessly defend the institution of the Judiciary. IT IS TIME TO WALK.

We the undersigned members of the Bar urge the Bar Council to organise a walk urgently to send a clear message to those that seek to interfere with the Judiciary that this intimidation cannot be countenanced as it is a blatant violation of the rule of law. We must act now!

Petition organised by:

- Mah Weng Kwai
- Kuthubul Zaman Bukhari
- Yeo Yang Poh
- Ambiga Sreenevasan
- Lim Chee Wee
- Steven Thiruneelakandan

(Former Presidents of the Malaysian Bar)