MPs must not be absent from Parliament — Charles Hector
JULY 16 — Previously, there was “live” telecast of parliamentary
proceedings, but unfortunately most of the programmes were interviews
conducted when parliamentary proceedings were going on. We did not see
much of what was happening in Parliament itself.
Now, under the new Communications and Multimedia Minister, Ahmad
Shabery Cheek, we get to see the proceedings live with no interruptions
for about 90 minutes; we hope in the future we will get the full
proceedings live.
What is disturbing is that many MPs are absent — both from government
and also the opposition. There may be justification if they were the
ministers and deputy ministers who have their own duties — but why are
backbenchers and Pakatan Rakyat MPs also absent?
Remember, you are the people’s elected representatives, and the minimum
requirement is that you are there in Parliament for all proceedings,
asking questions and raising points for consideration.
Why are you absent? Are you out there doing business or on personal
enrichment activities? MPs and people’s representatives must be persons
who can and will devote their full time to their duties. Attending
parliamentary sessions is mandatory unless you are sick or have some
other “very good” reason. It is your duty to be serving your
constituents and the people of Malaysia.
If you cannot do that, then just do not offer yourself as a candidate
or stand for elections, and nobody bothers whether you are there in
Parliament or not.
You absent MPs or those of you involved in your own business and work
for personal enrichment, when you should be attending Parliament and
doing your work as MPs, are an embarrassment. You should just resign and
allow someone else to be elected. You can still be involved in the
party, and go around campaigning for the party — ceramahs, etc … no need
to be an MP or state assemblyman.
I also noted that because one MP was absent, his question was skipped.
Who suffers? It is the people. The chance to be able to raise questions
in Parliament is so limited and precious; it is unforgivable when the MP
who raised the question is absent.
The attendance sheet of MPs, including the time they arrive, leave and
are absent for more than 30 minutes when proceedings are going on must
be made available to the rakyat — on the parliamentary website.
The questions, oral/written and motions must also be placed on the
website; this would also give the rakyat an idea of which MP is
seriously doing their job as an MP and who is not.
Kick MPs out — those of you who just want to be MPs but are not interested in doing your job. — aliran.com
* Charles Hector is an Aliran member.
* This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and
does not necessarily represent the views of The Malay Mail Online.
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MPs must not be absent from Parliament — Charles Hector
JULY 16 — Previously, there was “live” telecast of parliamentary proceedings, but unfortunately most of the programmes were interviews conducted when parliamentary proceedings were going on. We did not see much of what was happening in Parliament itself.Now, under the new Communications and Multimedia Minister, Ahmad Shabery Cheek, we get to see the proceedings live with no interruptions for about 90 minutes; we hope in the future we will get the full proceedings live.
What is disturbing is that many MPs are absent — both from government and also the opposition. There may be justification if they were the ministers and deputy ministers who have their own duties — but why are backbenchers and Pakatan Rakyat MPs also absent?
Why are you absent? Are you out there doing business or on personal enrichment activities? MPs and people’s representatives must be persons who can and will devote their full time to their duties. Attending parliamentary sessions is mandatory unless you are sick or have some other “very good” reason. It is your duty to be serving your constituents and the people of Malaysia.
If you cannot do that, then just do not offer yourself as a candidate or stand for elections, and nobody bothers whether you are there in Parliament or not.
You absent MPs or those of you involved in your own business and work for personal enrichment, when you should be attending Parliament and doing your work as MPs, are an embarrassment. You should just resign and allow someone else to be elected. You can still be involved in the party, and go around campaigning for the party — ceramahs, etc … no need to be an MP or state assemblyman.
I also noted that because one MP was absent, his question was skipped. Who suffers? It is the people. The chance to be able to raise questions in Parliament is so limited and precious; it is unforgivable when the MP who raised the question is absent.
The attendance sheet of MPs, including the time they arrive, leave and are absent for more than 30 minutes when proceedings are going on must be made available to the rakyat — on the parliamentary website.
The questions, oral/written and motions must also be placed on the website; this would also give the rakyat an idea of which MP is seriously doing their job as an MP and who is not.
Kick MPs out — those of you who just want to be MPs but are not interested in doing your job. — aliran.com
* Charles Hector is an Aliran member.
* This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malay Mail Online.
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What You Think
MPs must not be absent from Parliament — Charles Hector
JULY 16 — Previously, there was “live” telecast of parliamentary proceedings, but unfortunately most of the programmes were interviews conducted when parliamentary proceedings were going on. We did not see much of what was happening in Parliament itself.Now, under the new Communications and Multimedia Minister, Ahmad Shabery Cheek, we get to see the proceedings live with no interruptions for about 90 minutes; we hope in the future we will get the full proceedings live.
What is disturbing is that many MPs are absent — both from government and also the opposition. There may be justification if they were the ministers and deputy ministers who have their own duties — but why are backbenchers and Pakatan Rakyat MPs also absent?
Why are you absent? Are you out there doing business or on personal enrichment activities? MPs and people’s representatives must be persons who can and will devote their full time to their duties. Attending parliamentary sessions is mandatory unless you are sick or have some other “very good” reason. It is your duty to be serving your constituents and the people of Malaysia.
If you cannot do that, then just do not offer yourself as a candidate or stand for elections, and nobody bothers whether you are there in Parliament or not.
You absent MPs or those of you involved in your own business and work for personal enrichment, when you should be attending Parliament and doing your work as MPs, are an embarrassment. You should just resign and allow someone else to be elected. You can still be involved in the party, and go around campaigning for the party — ceramahs, etc … no need to be an MP or state assemblyman.
I also noted that because one MP was absent, his question was skipped. Who suffers? It is the people. The chance to be able to raise questions in Parliament is so limited and precious; it is unforgivable when the MP who raised the question is absent.
The attendance sheet of MPs, including the time they arrive, leave and are absent for more than 30 minutes when proceedings are going on must be made available to the rakyat — on the parliamentary website.
The questions, oral/written and motions must also be placed on the website; this would also give the rakyat an idea of which MP is seriously doing their job as an MP and who is not.
Kick MPs out — those of you who just want to be MPs but are not interested in doing your job. — aliran.com
* Charles Hector is an Aliran member.
* This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of The Malay Mail Online.
- See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/what-you-think/article/mps-must-not-be-absent-from-parliament-charles-hector#sthash.wdSzmJLI.dpuf
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