6 posts tagged “parliament”
For those who do not know by now, this young and greenhorn MP is the son-in-law of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
While I object to this fellow on a personal level, the fact that his line of logic is parallel to mine is downright disturbing and unnerving.
Here are the points brought up by Khairy Jamaluddin, MP of Rembau, in his debating the Kings Speech.
1. The formation of a Judiciary Commission in charge of promoting judges is a good one to restore faith in the Malaysian Judiciary after the crisis in 1988.
2. The restructuring of the Anti Corruption Agency to be an independent commission known as the Anti Corruption Commission plus the forming of the Protection Act for whistle blowers is timely and appropriate. The power to prosecute should also be given to this commission.
3. Fight bribery through technology. Fight corruption with technology.
4. A freer media by abolishing the Printing Press Act.
5. Put a quota on the petrol subsidy to avoid abuse.
6. Focus more on food production with technological advances.
..... And after that all hell broke loose because he kept taunting the Opposition, but not giving them any leeway to rebuke his statements.
Not so smart, Khairy, but damned slick.
If I were to base his speech only on the points, I would definitely state that his was one of the better ones. But then, I simply don't like this guy personally.
So I'll stick to liking his points.
Right.
Next up: Datuk Abdul Ghapur Bin Salleh (who?), internal opposition?
The honorable MP from Batu Gajah took "center floor" and brought up the following points on the 8th of May 2008:
1. Regardless of party, put the needs of the nation first.
2. Get the younger generation of MPs to lead. Mentions MPs Serdang, Puchong, Lembah Pantai, Labis, Balik Pulau and Rembau.
Sadly, she left out Kelana Jaya. Kesian Loh Gwo Burne.
3. Ministry of Tourism being unfair to withdraw funds for tourism in states controlled by the PR.
4. Ministry of Entrepreneur Development withdrew state development funds from state government to MARA, another unfair move.
5. Ministry of Rural Development's move to create both JKKK and JKKKP with similar objectives, is divisive.
6. The use of state funding in Perak to handle the food crisis instead of federal funding is also misappropriation of funds.
7. The space program. Why is there no cash when the PM and TPM said we had enough cash last year?
8. The wasting of RM2.4 million ringgit on indelible ink which was not used by the EC because of a rumor that the move would be tainted. Four people were investigated, and no outcome or charges were filed. The PM must take responsibility for this blunder.
9.Post mortem by the EC. When will it done?
The cili padi strikes again. Seriously, though, if there was ever a person to lead DAP to a more relevant future and stop the shouting "father and son lawyer team", it would definitely be her.
Her points are quick, to the point and are definitely in my mind as well.
Kudos to Fong Po Kuan.
Up next: Khairy Jamaluddin
Note: This one was an earlier review of the points raised by MPs in their first speech in Parliament. I missed out posting it here...
Now while I will admit it now that I haven't much data on this fellow as I should, other than he was there when Mahathir was tear gassed in Kelantan, I would definitely like to know more about this "Mr. Independent".
Points from his speech
1. Give Terengganu its fair share of the petrol royalties
Now while I support this, I don't see it happening any time soon, simply because the federal government probably relies on this income for their RMK-9 efforts.
2. Give allowances to single moms with two kids or more (RM500), orphans (RM100-RM200) and the disabled (RM300) regardless of race and religion.
This is actually a rather Islamic thing to do, which surprised me a lot. But yes, it sounds good enough.
3. Tok Guru Hadi Awang should be the next PM.
Right....I'm sure we'd all support that one (it's sarcasm, people)
4. The DEB has yet to meet it's target of 30% equity for the Bumiputeras after 18 years. What the hell's going on?
I agree fully with this statement.
5. Put out a white paper on the allegations made by Hindraf.
Yes. There are some nasty allegations brought forth by Hindraf that requires answering.
6. Investigation and publication of the current PM's Oil For Food scandal
Yes, it did hit some of Pak Lah's credibility, so I guess there is a need to investigate this as well.
7. Why hasn't Malaysia signed the UN Convention Against Corruption?
A good point to bring up. After all that talk about transparency and stemming corruption, why not do something to globally recognize it?
8. Change the OSA so that tenders are not included as "Official Secrets".
After all, the people have a right to know what you're doing with their cash.
9. Revamp the ISA, not dispose of it. Include Suhakam.
10. Investigate the cost of importing labor.
11. Investigate the misuse of study visas by foreign students.
12. Giving JPA scholarships to Bumiputeras who score 5As, or 6As while others have to get at least 9As, in the spirit of DEB.
13. Take advice from Tun M
14. Fix the roads in Pasir Mas.
15. OKU's and single mothers in Pasir Mas getting only RM80 or RM70.
16. Hasten the establishment of the Halal Hub in ECER.
17. Mandatory bonus to police and army personnel (RM500 - RM 1000)
These are good points, most of them, of course. Number 13's definitely something I personally don't agree with.
However, most of the points in his speeches are good and worthy of consideration, even if his recommendation for PM is someone I would not nominate within a billion years or so.
Next up: Fong Po Kuan
I was reading the Parliamentary review for the 5th of May and I saw this line....
"Jika tidak, bola sepak negara kita akan terus bermain bola seperti pondan yang bermain bola."
Translated: "If not, our national football team will be like gays playing football"
This "gem" of a statement was put out by the "honorable" MP from Batu Pahat, Dr. Haji Mohd. Puad Zarkashi when speaking of how bribery and gambling in our local football leagues has made our football players play like gay guys.
First off, I'm disappointed that such a statement was made by a supposed intellectual with a doctorate.
Secondly, the honorable MP has obviously never seen some of the gay guys I have in the gym, because if anything, they look like they would definitely do a better playing football than our national team.
Thirdly, what makes the honorable MP even think that all our current football players are straight?
As if he'd know, la kan....
What is it with UMNO MPs and their racist, sexist, and arrogant slurs....?
As per this article:
"A senior Malaysian minister warned bloggers the government was fast
losing patience and would bring the full weight of the law against
those who use the Internet to insult the king or Islam, a report said
Wednesday.
"Even thought the government has been
tolerant of anti-government positions and criticisms on the Internet,
we are very concerned about statements that insult religion and reek of
racism," Nazri Aziz said."
What about the calling of names in Parliament?
What about you stating that Singapore was not a country?
I have the utmost respect for my King, my country and my religion. However, I disrespect everything you stand for because I deem you nothing but a loud mouthed git.
If Sarawak has found the need for a screaming therapy room, I think it's implementation is just as well required for the Parliament. This is to avoid the public from seeing their MPs screaming at each other on camera while the parliamentary proceedings are happening.
It will also help avoid controversies, such as how the Opposition are like monkeys, or how 80 percent of the taxpayers are of a certain race.
To
take it one step further, perhaps the Standing Orders should be
revised. Maybe the parliament should give power to the Speaker to
banish the shouting members from the hall to spend some quiet time in
that room.
I can already think of a few names to send for at least 8 hours in that screaming therapy room.
