But Hatta hails rally a success
Malaysiakini (7/7/08): Although some quarters view the ‘one million people’ protest as a failure, Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) coordinator Hatta Ramli has insisted that it was a ‘success’. (Full report)
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
RM2.3mil for ministers' offices in Parliament
Malaysiakini (30/6/08): The government has defended the decision to continue with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) being funded by Petronas, the state-owned oil company.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department, SK Devamany said that not many companies in the country which could well-afford to sponsor its musical programme.
"This initiative by Petronas should be emulated by other companies in the country," he told Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena) during the oral question session. (Full report)
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister's Department, SK Devamany said that not many companies in the country which could well-afford to sponsor its musical programme.
"This initiative by Petronas should be emulated by other companies in the country," he told Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena) during the oral question session. (Full report)
Opposition MPs walk out on Najib
Malaysiakini (30/6/08): Opposition parliamentarians today staged a walkout from the Dewan Rakyat to protest against Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's ministerial statement that elaborated on the 9th Malaysia Plan mid-term review.
MCPX
They were protesting against Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia for allowing Najib to provide details left out by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in his mid-term review speech last Thursday.
The opposition MPs argued that Najib's ministerial statement was against the standing order and parliamentary convention. (Full report)
MCPX
They were protesting against Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia for allowing Najib to provide details left out by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in his mid-term review speech last Thursday.
The opposition MPs argued that Najib's ministerial statement was against the standing order and parliamentary convention. (Full report)
Friday, May 30, 2008
BMC residents take grouses to Parliament
Malaysiakini (29/5/08): The House broke into an uproar, however, with M Kulasegaran (DAP-Ipoh Barat) saying that the issue must be debated according to Standing Order 18(3) if at least 15 MPs stood up in support of it.
Wan Junaidi's remark that he was not satisfied with the urgency of the issue prompted Khalid Samad (PAS-Shah Alam) to cheekily ask what would satisfy him.
As calls from both sides continued to disrupt the proceedings, the deputy speaker sternly told all the MPs to sit down and said he did not want to hear anything more about the matter. (Full report)
Wan Junaidi's remark that he was not satisfied with the urgency of the issue prompted Khalid Samad (PAS-Shah Alam) to cheekily ask what would satisfy him.
As calls from both sides continued to disrupt the proceedings, the deputy speaker sternly told all the MPs to sit down and said he did not want to hear anything more about the matter. (Full report)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Motion to debate Batu Puteh shot down
Malaysiakini (28/5/08): Saying that the ICJ had already delivered its ruling, Pandikar said there was no need for a debate.
Salahudin Ayub (PAS-Kubang Kerian), who had raised the matter, cited Standing Order 18(3)(b) which allows for a debate to be held if it is supported by 15 other parliamentarians.
"I'm begging in the name of the people for this to be discussed and to put on record why Malaysia lost. Our reputation, national security and sovereignty are at stake," he said.
The Speaker remain steadfast and said that the country can only learn a lesson from this.
"I thought about the ramifications before I made my decision (to reject the motion). The reality is that we cannot question the ICJ's decision. We can only learn a lesson from this," he said. (Full report)
Salahudin Ayub (PAS-Kubang Kerian), who had raised the matter, cited Standing Order 18(3)(b) which allows for a debate to be held if it is supported by 15 other parliamentarians."I'm begging in the name of the people for this to be discussed and to put on record why Malaysia lost. Our reputation, national security and sovereignty are at stake," he said.
The Speaker remain steadfast and said that the country can only learn a lesson from this.
"I thought about the ramifications before I made my decision (to reject the motion). The reality is that we cannot question the ICJ's decision. We can only learn a lesson from this," he said. (Full report)
Azmi is the new PAC chairperson
Malaysiakini (26/5/08): Dr Mohd Hatta Md Ramli (PAS-Kuala Krai) and Kamaruddin Jaffar (PAS-Tumpat) called for the committee to reflect the presence of political parties in Parliament - in particular, PAS, which has more representatives than MCA and MIC.
...Mohamed Hayati had also queried regarding the rise in the project cost from RM8 billion to RM16 billion as a result of projects given in reciprocation to companies closely linked to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
The session was disrupted briefly as some backbenchers objected to the picture painted by the PAS representative that the company awarded the project was under the 'armpit' (ketiak) of the prime minister. (Full report)
...Mohamed Hayati had also queried regarding the rise in the project cost from RM8 billion to RM16 billion as a result of projects given in reciprocation to companies closely linked to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
The session was disrupted briefly as some backbenchers objected to the picture painted by the PAS representative that the company awarded the project was under the 'armpit' (ketiak) of the prime minister. (Full report)
Abdul Latiff: Docs have licence to kill
Malaysiakini (26/5/08): As a result, he said, the ministry is unable to approve their employment, adding: “As you all know, doctors have a licence to kill and a licence to cure.”On hearing this, Dr Hatta Ramli (PAS-Kuala Krai) demanded a retraction of the statement as “it could send a negative signal to the public”.
“I am a doctor myself and I demand that (you) retract your statement. It is not wise to say that doctors have a licence to kill. What kind of message are you sending the public?” he asked.
Dr Lo’ Lo Mohd Ghazali (PAS-Titiwangsa), another medical doctor, also criticised Abdul Latiff. Several of her Pakatan Rakyat colleagues then added to the barrage of calls for retraction. (Full report)Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Anwar attacked in Parliament over US links
Malaysiakini (13/56/08): "Is this proof that Israel also approves Anwar becoming prime minister of Malaysia? If it does so approve, why?" he asked.
"The question is, why should Anwar - who is directly involved in an organisation of questionable background and is a close friend of the neo-conservative disciple who has killed Muslims in Iraq, Paul Wolfowitz - be allowed to take over the leadership of this beloved country?
"Certainly not! As long as there is life in this body, Umno will stand firm in defending the sovereignty of our country!" said Mukhriz. (Full report)
"The question is, why should Anwar - who is directly involved in an organisation of questionable background and is a close friend of the neo-conservative disciple who has killed Muslims in Iraq, Paul Wolfowitz - be allowed to take over the leadership of this beloved country?
"Certainly not! As long as there is life in this body, Umno will stand firm in defending the sovereignty of our country!" said Mukhriz. (Full report)
Whistleblower Act: No u-turn, clarifies Nazri
Malaysiakini (8/5/08): "We have no plan to enact any of these acts because although we have the Official Secrets Act, the cabinet can decide on anything that need to be declassified at anytime," he said in replying to a supplementary question from Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud (PAS-Kota Raja) during the question session. (Full report)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
No evidence of indelible ink smugglers
Malaysiakini (6/5/08): The Election Commission's (EC) controversial decision to cancel the use of the indelible ink four days before the March 8 polls was based on hearsay evidence, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena): But what happened to the cases where the police had succeeded in tracking down who the culprits were? The allegation on the smugglers of the indelible ink had been an excuse by the government, especially the police, to remove the use of in the first place. (Full report)
Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena): But what happened to the cases where the police had succeeded in tracking down who the culprits were? The allegation on the smugglers of the indelible ink had been an excuse by the government, especially the police, to remove the use of in the first place. (Full report)
Parliament to debate rice price hike
Malaysiakini (6/5/08): An opposition motion to debate the drastic price hike of rice will be heard by the Dewan Rakyat later this afternoon.
The house this morning allowed an application by Salahuddin Ayub (PAS-Kubang Kerian) to debate the motion for an hour at 4.30pm.
The debate comes at a time when the cost of rice, a staple food for the country's 27 million people, continues to surge. A popular brand shot up to RM29.39 for a 10 kilo bag this week from about RM20 in January.
(Full report)
The house this morning allowed an application by Salahuddin Ayub (PAS-Kubang Kerian) to debate the motion for an hour at 4.30pm.
The debate comes at a time when the cost of rice, a staple food for the country's 27 million people, continues to surge. A popular brand shot up to RM29.39 for a 10 kilo bag this week from about RM20 in January.
(Full report)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Perak reps visit Parliament
(Malaysiakini TV)
“We can also learn how to conduct the session and gain experience from there before holding the state assembly meeting here,” he added.
Sitiawan assemblyman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham and Pantai Remis assemblyman Nga Kor Ming, who are both MPs, greeted the group when they arrived at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur.
When they arrived at the Parliament house, they had separate meetings with Opposition Leader Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang.
Reps take bus to parliament
The Star (13/5/08): It was their first time travelling to attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting in Kuala Lumpur, but Perak elected representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat government dismissed the idea of taking their personal cars.
Instead, some 30 assemblymen and their personal assistants opted to take a government bus from the State Secretariat to cut down on travel costs.
Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said that by journeying by bus, it helped the state to “save tremendously”.
“We only need to pay for the fuel and toll charges for the trip,” he told reporters before boarding the bus at 7am yesterday.
Opposition express: Mohammad Nizar (right) and other Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen boarding the bus at the Perak State Secretariat building before departing for Parliament to attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting yesterday.
“If we go individually, we would use a lot of state funds for everyone’s petrol, toll and allowance claims,” he added.
Nizar said that although they were not part of the Dewan Rakyat proceedings, he felt that the trip would allow the Pakatan Rakyat assemblyman to gain valuable exposure.
The Star (13/5/08): It was their first time travelling to attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting in Kuala Lumpur, but Perak elected representatives of the Pakatan Rakyat government dismissed the idea of taking their personal cars.
Instead, some 30 assemblymen and their personal assistants opted to take a government bus from the State Secretariat to cut down on travel costs.
Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said that by journeying by bus, it helped the state to “save tremendously”.
“We only need to pay for the fuel and toll charges for the trip,” he told reporters before boarding the bus at 7am yesterday.
Opposition express: Mohammad Nizar (right) and other Pakatan Rakyat assemblymen boarding the bus at the Perak State Secretariat building before departing for Parliament to attend the Dewan Rakyat sitting yesterday.
“If we go individually, we would use a lot of state funds for everyone’s petrol, toll and allowance claims,” he added.
Nizar said that although they were not part of the Dewan Rakyat proceedings, he felt that the trip would allow the Pakatan Rakyat assemblyman to gain valuable exposure.
“It is the best time to learn, as most of us are first-timers. We can see how our MPs debate with the Barisan Nasional MPs.
“We can also learn how to conduct the session and gain experience from there before holding the state assembly meeting here,” he added.
Sitiawan assemblyman Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham and Pantai Remis assemblyman Nga Kor Ming, who are both MPs, greeted the group when they arrived at Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur.
When they arrived at the Parliament house, they had separate meetings with Opposition Leader Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Motion to debate T'ganu oil royalty shot down
Malaysiakini (30/4/08): "If the government is willing to admit its mistake in sacking (former Lord President) Salleh Abas, then what is wrong if the government today admits its mistake in robbing the people’s money?" asked Salahuddin.
He said the oil royalty should not only be returned directly to Terengganu but increased by at least 10 percent.
"My colleagues in PAS conceded that Terengganu is now governed by Barisan Nasional, but in the name of the people, we seek the money be returned to serve the people," he said (Full story).
Gobind wants Khairy to apologise
Malaysiakini (30/4/08): Asked to comment on Kelantan Menteri Besar Nik Aziz Nik Mat’s use earlier this year of the term orang utan for Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders, Gobind said he was not aware of the incident.
“If that statement was made against persons in Barisan Nasional, then perhaps an apology is proper,” said Gobind.
Also at the press conference was his father Karpal Singh, the DAP parliamentarian for Bukit Gelugor.
“I’m surprised that BN people have not asked for an apology. Maybe what the MB said is right,” he said (Full story).
“If that statement was made against persons in Barisan Nasional, then perhaps an apology is proper,” said Gobind.
Also at the press conference was his father Karpal Singh, the DAP parliamentarian for Bukit Gelugor.“I’m surprised that BN people have not asked for an apology. Maybe what the MB said is right,” he said (Full story).
New MPs take oath in Parliament
Malaysiakini (28/5/08): Newly elected lawmakers took oath of office in parliament today after March 8 general elections which changed the political landscape.
The election saw unprecedented gains by a resurgent opposition, led by former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, who formed an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's Barisan Nasional coalition.
The Pakatan Rakyat opposition alliance claimed more than a third of parliamentary seats and five states in the polls, putting Abdullah under heavy pressure with calls from within his party to quit.
Abdullah was the first one to be sworn in parliament, followed by his deputy Najib Razak and other cabinet ministers.
"I, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, being chosen as a member of parliament, vow to honestly fulfil my obligations with all my strength.
"I pledge my true loyalty to Malaysia and vow to preserve, protect and defend the constitution," Abdullah, who wore a black and gold traditional Malay outfit, said (Full story).
Gov't to review Parliament 'live' telecast
Malaysiakini (30/4/08): Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timor) said the shouting matches would not have taken place if the proceedings had been conducted in a fairer manner. He disagreed that the ‘live’ telecast should be discontinued.
“(Receiving) the ‘live’ telecast is the right of Malaysians; (telecasting) it should not be the prerogative of the government,” said the veteran politician.
Echoing the sentiment, Nasharuddin Mat Isa (PAS-Bachok) called for ‘live’ telecast to be extended from the current 30 minutes to the full Question session.
To date, only the tabling of the annual Budget speech has been telecast ‘live’. (Full story)
“(Receiving) the ‘live’ telecast is the right of Malaysians; (telecasting) it should not be the prerogative of the government,” said the veteran politician.Echoing the sentiment, Nasharuddin Mat Isa (PAS-Bachok) called for ‘live’ telecast to be extended from the current 30 minutes to the full Question session.
To date, only the tabling of the annual Budget speech has been telecast ‘live’. (Full story)
Fiery start for post-tsunami Parliament
Malaysiakini (30/4/08): The Dewan Rakyat today kicked off with a fiery question-and-answer session where top opposition parliamentarians crossed swords with both the speaker and Barisan Nasional backbenchers. (Full story)
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