Tuesday, April 29, 2008

First Dewan Rakyat Session

I am totally amused with the MPs antics at this morning Parliament session. The Rakyat only have half an hour live session from the TV screen, but the first full 20 minutes (?) was full of actions from both the government and Pakatan Rakyat. Names calling such as "Big Foot", 'Big Monkey" came out, both from veteran politicians, shaking my head and keep me wondering whether we are turning ourselves into the laughing stock of another Tarzan jungle.
While the Speaker is trying to maintain the House in orderly manner, but he is in such a total confusion stage. At one time, he mentioned one should not interrupt when he talks, but he himself is interrupting the MPs when they are voicing their questions!! And he even does not allow any additional questions from other MPs when Pak Lah has finished answering the first question from MP Muar! My God, his judgment is even overwritten by Pak Lah so that others are allowed to ask additional question to Pak Lah!! This keep me wondering whether who is sitting in the Speaker seat at the first place. Is he losing control of himself on the first day?
Nope, I heard a long answer from the PM himself, in between his cough, he mentions something on the country economy, security and etc. But truthfully speaking, answering the questions is always one thing, but I am praying when coming into policies implementation, this should come in full force, not for the benefits for the Government cronies, but more towards for the Rakyat of this country.
I am still praying and putting high hopes for a better future for this country, but at this moment, I did not see this happening yet. The political tsunami is a good turning point, at least it taught us many things such as the Rakyat votes cannot be taken for granted, and most importantly, the ruling party cannot be arrogant and have to be take into consideration every Rakyat concerns.
I am looking forward to the next Parliament session, and I do hope we will get more constructive answers from the MPs for the better of our children/next generation future.

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