It was fright night for the BN as the national Budget reportedly was passed by a wafer-thin 66-63 majority in Parliament last night.
That’s 48 per cent attendance for the BN MPs and a 77 per cent turnout for the Pakatan reps. If half a dozen more Pakatan MPs had been there and they had defeated the BN in the vote, it would have sent shock-waves across the country. A missed opportunity if ever there was one.
Najib and Ong Tee Keat reportedly had to rush to Parliament to vote – and this was for their “1Malaysia Prosperity for All” national Budget.
Malaysian Insider has the story here.
It just goes to show how much importance these missing MPs place in Parliament when they can be absent during such a crucial debate and vote. And did those who turned up at the last minute – without participating in the debates – really understand what they were voting for?
If they can’t be there to debate and vote on the national Budget, then why exactly are they MPs?
Please name these irresponsible MPs. If they like to stay away from parliament without a reasonable excuse, let’s make sure that they stay away permanently! Yes,we expect an apology from these MPs.
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It is business as usual for BN MP’s, they still havent changed but we understand they are BN.
What the … hapened with PR, why werent they present in full force or at least in the wait for a sudden surge, I tell you if we didnt keep the fire under the PR …, they will also go the BN way.
Haya, got PR but …….
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Again, it shows Pakatan Rakyat leadership has failed. If Najib and Tee Keat had to rush to Parliament, how come no one in PR the cow sense to be mindful of alerting their MPs too?
I agree with Khor, those PR Member of Parliament who stayed away from Parliament sitting without a good reason should just resign and stay away forever!
Here we are working so hard to bring them votes and see how they fail us?!!!
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Good idea, to name and shame them. Then we damn them at the polls!
Like this, very teruk ler!
No need to entice others to jump. Just kick their … and make them work. This country could have changed drastically a few days ago!
Better still, must think of that Yankee system of “recall” for those playing truant! Then we can get a by-election for real workers instead of dead duds!
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What is more important than Parliament sitting? Let the truth be out, where were those missing PR MPs? They better give us good reasons for not attending Parliament.
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I believe some maybe on purpose for the sake of boycotting. The BN MP will not go against the PM’s 2010 budget. But the PR PMs will be under fire for the absence.
Anyway, the pass or does not pass the budget is not so important as the voting process can be carried out again and many times. I believe eventually, it will be passed.
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name those PR MPs… kicked them out in the next GE..
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I was living on a glimmer of hope and it’s all darkness now. Pakatan MPs, please come out and own up…otherwise, please just jump ship to BN since that is exactly what your inaction is representing! Disgusting x 10!!!!!!!!
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A little boy goes to BN ADUN and asks, “What is BN politics?”
The BN Adun says, “Well son, let me try to explain BN politics this way: I’m the breadwinner of the family, so lets call me capitalism. Your Mom, she’s the administrator of the money, so we’ll call her the Government. We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call you the people. The ketua kerani di firma UMNO, Idah, we will consider her the Working Class since she works in my office for me. And your baby brother, we will call him the Future. Now, think about that and see if that makes sense,”
So the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what dad had said. Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him. He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper. So the little boy goes to his parents room and finds his mother sound asleep. Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the ketua kerani Idah room. Finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and sees his father in bed with the ketua kerani. He gives up and goes back to bed. The next morning, the little boy says to his father, “Dad, I think I Understand the concept of politics now.” The father says, “Good son, tell me in your own words what you think politics is all about.”
The little boy replies, “Well, while Capitalism is … the Working Class, the Government is sound asleep, the People are being ignored and the Future is in deep ….
48 per cent attendance for the BN MPs!
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Yes. Name MPs who are frequently absent from Parliament sittings, from both sides.
In particular,Pakatan MPs should not be absent at all. You are not there yet.You better earn that respect.
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dont worry..next election, pakatan rakyat will loose terribly …ni satu sumpah!
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From Penang you have (several prominent Pakatan MPs missing). From KL, you have (a couple more, including) this one no count because suspended).
This is like the DNA Bill … same thing again. PR BOLEH!!!
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Name those absentees and publish them. I want to know if he/she is from my constituency and he/she will get my vote. Vote of no-confidence lah….
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Get real! You (all) know fully well that most of PR-MP’s came had their roots from BN, therefore its natural for them to ‘lepak’ and have ‘bolehland’ attitude. But is that a reason for revert back to BN. Those who think so YOU’RE AN …!! We can criticise the MP’s for not attending the vote – even chastise them for their absence but not reward BN with a vote. Grow Up!!!
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Actually Anil, it should be titled, the fright for the public as something as important as this bypasses the five Penang opposition delegates for their non attendance after all the noise that they made on GST. Another story, another day with juiceful excuses to hoodwink the public. Aaah!!!, very frustrating as the public is always the hooker for the their own political needs whether it is BN / PR. At least with BN you know what is coming but with PR, you will never know except for our own public indulgence to excuse them. Seriously we need a 3rd force that only works for humanity.
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Previously PR = unknown angel
But after some months into governing, we can see that PR is not angel anymore. Now PR = BN with lower standard
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Dun blame others. If you are the best, stand in as an independent candidate. Otherwise, we just have to respect them. As I said, the voting was called thrice and eventually passed with 66-63.
Read from here:
KUALA LUMPUR: Cubaan pembangkang menggagalkan Bajet 2010 daripada diluluskan Parlimen malam kelmarin diketahui lebih awal Barisan Nasional (BN), kata Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz.
Katanya, beliau memberitahu Ahli Parlimen BN sentiasa berada di Dewan Rakyat ketika persidangan berikutan pembangkang akan menggunakan proses undian belah bahagian untuk menggagalkan Bajet 2010.
Beliau berkata demikian di lobi Parlimen ketika mengulas bacaan kali ketiga Bajet 2010 yang diluluskan dengan majoriti tiga undi iaitu 66 menyokong daripada BN dan 63 menolak daripada pembangkang.
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Dowwn with PR
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Well we can say that LGE was in US but Teresa Kok today stated that she was at the Sultan of Selangor’s birthday party and cannot leave as it would be rude!
… she was elected as MP to attend to the Sultan and not Parliament?
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What “rude” Teresa Kok? I am sure if you excused yourself, the Sultan will understand you have important job, and a duty to attend Parliament.
Your excuse is so lame and unacceptable to rakyat who vote you in to office!
Irresponsible, very much so Teresa Kok! Which is more important – Sultan’s party or Parliament?
I don’t believe you were so incapable of directing someone, a State Elected Rep to take over your duties?
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Is that LGE enjoying his holiday in US and Teresa Kok also enjoying birthday party? It is their standard, earn fat salary and enjoy. How about working?
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Gerakan K … stop being an idiot can or not? You know why LGE was in US, was a working trip meeting business people in the US. If you do not know then you are a political wannabe only … Gerakan people know LGE was in US working.
If you wanna slam Teresa Kok then fine … but let’s be fair or not talk when you know nothing.
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Actually Teresa, via her blog, did say Tuanku Sultan Selangor gave his consent for her to leave after overhearing her conversation with Tan Sri Khalid (S’gor MB). And she did get up to go. But alas, it was too late and the votes were tallied.
If any of us wants to have a go at her for this, then we might as well get it over with. Otherwise, let’s move on.
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Parliament duty more important than anything else? To be able to attend Parliament session is the basic duty that MP must do. Failure to do so is betrayal to people who voted him. No excuse for this mistake.
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We have tried so hard to embrass and kickout the BN but alas our own PR MPs were missing. They are a disgrace. they are not accountable to the rakyaat who voted them. Attending parties/hal prebadi/sleeping at home/and the like is no excuse. This was a God sent opportunity for us to have fresh elections and our own PR MPs were missing.We voted them in & they get their pay and allowances and perks and this is the gratitude the give back to us. Shame on each one of you PR reps. I am beginning to lose my hope and confidence in you bunch of idiots and stragglers. At the next elections think I will just not vote. Think I still can’t get over this. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU
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Why impossible , ahh?
BN and PR cheated the rakyat? Why not pay some PR people not to attend?
Can always cheat rakyat, one lar!
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So Lim Guan Eng is in the US.
Might we ask on what bizness? The Electronics industry giants in Penang had already affirmed their positions.
Cuti-cuti US kah?
What about Nur Izzaah? Kids and family obligations?
Was Deo on the TBH case? And is his old man indisposed for health reasons?
We do know Teresa Kok was living it up in the Palace.
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I like how some people at Teresa Kok’s FB can say it was ok for her to be at the party. Its forgivable, tons of excuses made for her. Not bad huh?
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