This is the reason why we should not blindly vote for Pakatan Rakyat. As much as we may want change and would like to see Barisan Nasional ousted, Pakatan Rakyat has to earn our votes, not expect to get it without any effort. I want to start by demanding an apology from those 20 Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentarians who are earning their salary without working for it. Then, and only then, will we consider whether they are worthy of our votes.

THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

Raja Petra Kamarudin

Fright for BN as Budget passed by 66-63 votes

It was fright night for the BN as the national Budget 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.

Najib and Ong Tee Keat reportedly had to rush to Parliament to vote – and this was for their “1Malaysia Prosperity for All” Budget.

The Malaysian Insider has the story here (Najib’s budget passed by a narrow 66-63 vote).

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.

(http://anilnetto.com/democracy/fright-for-bn-as-budget-passed-by-66-63-votes/)

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Tapah MP saves the day for BN

Tapah member of parliament M Saravanan turned saviour for the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday with his vote ensuring the approval of the Supply Bill 2010, better known as Budget 2010.

The drama began late last night when the Dewan Rakyat speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia called for voting for the passing of the bill, deemed to be an important component of the government's expenditure for next year.

The ruling coalition managed to get the bill approved with a one-vote majority, 64 against 63 votes of the opposition bloc, thanks to Saravanan's late-minute vote.

"I had a function to attend in the city last night. During the event, I got a call from someone in Parliament asking me to rush to Dewan and that a voting is being conducted in the Supply Bill.

"It was about 10.40pm when I managed to relieve myself from the function and rushed to Parliament.

"I was in the nick of the time as the Speaker allowed me to cast my vote. To my relief later I learnt that the Bill was passed by a single vote majority," Saravanan, who is also Federal Territories and Urban Well-being deputy minister, told Malaysiakini when contacted.

Najib was called back too

He also thanked his lucky stars, because the function he attended was close-by to the Parliament, enabling him to rush to the Dewan Rakyat within minutes after getting the alert.

The failure to pass the Bill, which is basically the 2010 government budget, would have resulted in the ruling coalition needing to retable the entire budget, resulting in throwing a spanner in the works of development projects planned by the ruling government.

It would also have been as major embarrassment for Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, who were both in the Dewan Rakyat until late yesterday, as this could have been the first budget not passed by Parliament in the nation's history.

Both Najib and Muhyiddin too had to rush to the Parliament to ensure the budget was approved in their favour.

(Malaysiakini)

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written by Ben, December 21, 2009 01:53:24

MP Teresa Kok has explained the reason for her absence in the budget voting session. Go to her teresakok.com to read more. To err is human, to forgive is divine. I personally can not accept the reason for her absence as stated in the blog but am forgiving her because she was honest to admit that it ws sher choice to honour the Sultan of Selangor over the importance of passing, or rather objecting this budget. We have yet to hear anything from the other 20 MPs and beieve me this will not go away until they explain themselves. We will decide at the next GE for sure.

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written by anon, December 20, 2009 12:30:49

To my relief later I learnt that the Bill was passed by a single vote majority,"

Can you believe this?!!!!

And PR wants us to believe in their struggle for a change? This is the result of PR's complacency. Keep up this lackadaisical attitude and PR will lose its support and will be history.

This is why I never really liked PR - I would rather one opposition under one banner and vote for them - PKR if they stood alone without the others existing and splitting votes.

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written by Lyon, December 17, 2009 22:57:44

If elective representatives from both side of teh divide do not have the time to attend parliament, they should just resign and allow those who have the time and have the needs of the electorate in their hearts to represent us. Their absence truly reflects that these lawmakers have their own agendas.

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written by Tlau, December 17, 2009 09:15:11

Sun Line says to all who keep bashing Pakatan FT/Selangor reps who were absent from the Budget vote. If you really want to know, many of them were hosting a function for HRH Sultan of Selangor in conjunction with his birthday. Do you really want them to create a scandal by walking out on HRH in the middle of a dinner hosted for him? Think before you criticise la.

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written by ALittleSpace, December 17, 2009 06:39:03

popuri,

77% of the Opposition MPs were there to vote. That is high compared to the low figure of 48% of Government MPs.

I see nothing horribly wrong in some of the MPs being absent - RPK being RPK is just making more noises than he should and all of you are jumping on his bandwagon simply because RPK hollered!

MPs have duties in their own constituencies. The Opposition MPs' lack of financial support makes things a lot harder for them in carrying out their duties. Many of them work late into the evenings. Give them a break!

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written by popuri, December 17, 2009 05:11:08

A little space.

No one expect them to be there 24/7. But by not attending such important event. What sort of leaders do you think they'll make? This shows that they don't give a damn about the country's affairs.

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written by avancc, December 17, 2009 04:43:29

U know... He was late and yet he was allowed to cast his vote... I don't think he would say the same if votes were gaining for the opposition MP, or that person requesting to vote is from the opposition... So... even if all Opposition and BN MPs are in, Opposition will still loose... So it's a "no use" anger vented towards the opposition.

Lets say if Opposition MP's number exceeded BN's MP... U think the vote will be passed? I don't think so... I'm sure the vote will be re-called again and again... Unless of course if the BN MP's were overseas... They'll either "tangguh" the proceeding, or... re-read the budget again...

Then this time, they will ensure all BN MPs are around when they start voting again.

So... Fair or not? I still put mu thumb down for them...

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written by ALittleSpace, December 17, 2009 02:42:01

Hmm, I wonder how many of you working guys (including RPK) are hard at work during your entire working hours?

How many of you are available AFTER hours to work for free? I bet none of you.

Yet you all expect MPs to be available 24/7 :-( Sheesh!

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written by earthman, December 17, 2009 02:22:58

An apology is not enough, .Since they are absent from work duties, a warning letter should be given to them and their salary deducted for the days absent from work. After three such warnings they are automatically dismiss from their posts. Its only fair that they like us working for a salary should be given the same treatment as any body else. Right?

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written by Adrian, December 17, 2009 02:22:23

Actually this lack of supporters for both BN and PR are the deep rooted culture in Malaysia for many years. Previously, it went by unnoticed as BN outnumbered oppositions (no PR then) many folds. BN will always got their bill passed hands down. How ever, there is no excuse for PR for not attending the so important Bill for the nation. and worse still this is the 2nd time PR missed it. However, I do not wished that PR object the Bill just for the sake of objection (pardon me for my ignorance as I did not quite follow this issue).
Next time, not only full attendance but do it quietly - should not let Nazri know that something is cooking!!! Just go for a drink somewhere near the parlimen and show up just in time to vote. Some times you must know pretend to play dead and strike it when their guard is down. Good luck PR.

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written by Semuaok, December 17, 2009 02:13:55

Dear Voter,

If the MP don't do the job, blame no one but yourself.

We have to stop baby sit the MP. MT is doing the work and they are getting pay.

Semuaok

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written by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , December 17, 2009 01:46:58

Please give us their names and we will keep them under the radar when 13 GE comes along. We did not vote them in for them to enjoy all the perks! We vote them in and we can vote them out. What the FISH!!!!

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written by dr.chan, December 17, 2009 01:36:12

LOOK AT THESE FU.....KING ATTITUDE OF OUR PR MP'S.VOTING FOR 2010 BUDGET THAT IS GOING TO SCREW UP THE RAKYAT'S LIFE AND ,THESE AR...HOLES ARE ABSENT FROM VOTING.HOW ARE WE GOING TO TRUST THESE MORONS TO LEAD THESE COUNTRY.DONT THEY KNOW THIS IS AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY.I CANT BELIEF THIS IS HAPPENING.RPK IS RIGHT ALL ALONG.WE SERIOUSLY NEED TO FORM AN INDEPENDENT WATCHDOG GROUP TO PRESSURE THIS Fu..king PR MPs. THEY OWE THE PEOPLE AN EXPLANATION,AND IF THEY DONT GIVE US A VALID REASON.......WHAT THE F......THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON GIVEN AT ALL FOR MISSING TO ATTEND SOMETHING THAT EFFECTS ALL THE RAKYAT'S FUTURE. PLEASE ALL WHO KNOW THE HP NUMBERS OF THESE ABSENT MP'S Pls CALL THEM AND DEMAND AN EXPLANATION,HARASS THEM,GIVE THEM THE CHILL OF THEIR LIFE AND LET THEM KNOW THEY WORK FOR US,IF NOT WE WILL FOR SURE,KICK THEM OUT THE NEXT ELECTION.I WONT FORGET THIS INCIDENT.........

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written by batsman, December 17, 2009 01:20:20

Guys, stopping the budget may not be as good as it sounds. While this is a good lesson for PR MPs and serves as a dress rehearsal for more important legislation to come, stopping the budget may just be giving an excuse for the BN to accuse PR as show stoppers and destructive politicians who wish to screw things up for the sake of screwing things up. This enables the BN to put the blame on PR for a lousy budget.

I stand corrected by anyone who can show that it is a benefit for the PR to stop the budget.

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written by mikewang, December 17, 2009 00:44:12

I feel there is no necessity to whip up hopes.... before the votes are taken, the clerks and officers of parliament would have given the parliamentary attendance and the whereabouts of BN MPs vis-a-vis PR MPs to the BN whip and the speaker.

If the motion could be defeated, the Speaker would have, in his own absolute discretion which is unquestionable by anyone, including the courts, adjourned the meeting to the next day.

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written by Orang Muda, December 17, 2009 00:31:26

It sounded like this happened last minute. It supposed to be an ambush ? But then again, if PR wanted to achieve that, at least do a better job next round. Make sure your people are really there to gave 100% support.

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written by Orang Muda, December 17, 2009 00:28:14

Some of the absent PR gave their reasons in MalaysiaKini. Sorry in Chinese...

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/119899

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written by popuri, December 17, 2009 00:22:18

Now all the WM's (Previously known as the PKR supporters) could not agree fast enough.

Haven't the Sabahans told you the same thing when you urged us to vote PKRs?

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written by batsman, December 17, 2009 00:12:58

Much as I share the sentiments of RPK, I still think we should use our votes wisely and not be overly emotionally in action. Opposition MPs do not have a common discipline. Since we already have a formal coalition for the PR, what we need is for the position of a Chief Whip for opposition MPs. Pushing for this is a much better solution than casting our votes for UMNO in retaliation for the disappointing discipline of opposition MPs.

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written by Orang Muda, December 17, 2009 00:10:20

PR missed an opportunity to make a huge impact ! sad...

Having said all that, it did scare the daylight out of BN. We need someone like Nazri in PR to kick some butts in PR.

TheMalaysiaInsider's reports:

"Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz, stressed that BN lawmakers have to be more careful and must take this matter seriously.

“I think now they have to be careful because nothing can be taken for granted now. This is a different parliament and I hope the MPs will take their jobs seriously on both sides. So I hope this a lesson for all.

“This is the second time and this is more frightening because it involves the Budget bill. So I hope this matter will awaken the MPs especially from Barisan Nasional so they seriously take their responsibility to attend the parliament,” he told reporters in the Parliament lobby here.

The BN deputy added that there was nothing he could do as the lawmakers had been informed.

“They are all very important people and they have been informed to attend the Parliament. If they want more than that then maybe they can give me a gun and I will place it near their head. If they don’t come then I will shoot them. That will show that I am doing my work,” he added."

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written by Abajawi, December 17, 2009 00:03:22

Where the *uck is 'people first, performance now', hoi najib? By not attending the session for the voting, you have broken your own vow of 'performance now.' It is clear that it is a mere slogan to be shouted by your hooligans when it is convenient. As for the pakatan MPs, SHAME on you for shirking your duties, which you solemnly took an oath to undertake. If you were there, we could have semt strong message to the BN goons about good governance. What a missed opportunity which rarely comes. What a pity, whaaaaaat a pity!

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written by a guest, December 16, 2009 23:47:52

so close and yet so far ... let this be a good lesson for all Malaysians now... we need more Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentarians. Keep this Simple Sir (KISS)

"That’s 48 per cent attendance for the BN MPs and a 77 per cent turnout for the Pakatan reps."

As we know most BN MPs - 52% did not bother to turn up. (we know who you are)

So for the NEXT GE - we need more Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentarians to back up the 23% of those who could not make it due to the the reasons like Gobind , as he is still under the ban or Ibrahim Ali ( he is pro umno ).

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written by Zeroed, December 16, 2009 23:21:56

The 308-Election has created a lot of instant politicians. Many of those new politician are from all walks of life. Hell....one was even a clerk (u-know-who). Many has the 1st time opportunity, overnight, to experience the feeling of being important, being somebody and probably the fame of a public figure. SADLY MANY HAS GOT CARRIED AWAY WITH THIS INSTANT STATURE. YOU FORGOT THE VERY REASON WE VOTED YOU.
It's bout time you get used to the idea that we don't give a shit about how you feel about your own personal lifestyle advancement. This is not the entertainment industry where fame and glamor is serve on your plate. There is no entourage or no posse available to serve your personal need.
We are in the business of governance, a business for running a nation where the interest of the Rakyat are at stake. Happy Rakyat with a full stomach tremendously reduces the negative effects on a nation, social-economically. We knew you are inexperience in governance and yet we gave u an opportunity to represent us and make a difference. As such, you are expected to to give your 200% worth of effort to achieve such feat.
Uncle Pete is probably the only person who can use the word, F.U.C.K., here without getting censored and he doesn't use it often. He's furious and so do I. [bWhat the ]F**k lah!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Long story short. YOU ARE NOT AT WHERE YOU SHOULD BE, REQUIRED TO BE & OF ALL PLACES HAVE TO BE!!!

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written by a guest, December 16, 2009 23:09:33

An opportunity lost but a lesson well learnt. Every vote counts lest we forget the essence of democracy. Pandikar Amin the speaker is an absolute disgrace to his robes. He of all persons should have know better the importance of remaining neutral in such a vote.

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written by apanama, December 16, 2009 22:41:23

MPs MISSING AT THE VOTING ON GOVT BUDGET?
F**k YOU ALL.
if you still cannot hear this,
F**k YOU ALL.
pls resign.

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written by wongnoball, December 16, 2009 22:35:46

PLease ..PLease NAME THEM.......We whack UMNO-BN, We also Whack DAP, PAS PKR......they think they are opposition in waiting, but their behaviour seems to tell us they like being in opposition.....at this important passing of Making Malaysian Bankrupt Bill, they could have a small victory. Sikit sikit , lama2 jadi bukit....

NAME THEM, These Lazy MPs....we give them 2 weeks to give their reasons...after that perhaps other more deserving Rakyat should be MPs.... ...there is No Sacred COW in Malaysia........Tell us where the SPOT of the May 13 Mass Burial...Shame UMNO-BN at the same time....

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written by justice seeker, December 16, 2009 22:34:56

This is the reason why we should not blindly vote for Pakatan Rakyat. As much as we may want change and would like to see Barisan Nasional ousted, Pakatan Rakyat has to earn our votes, not expect to get it without any effort. I want to start by demanding an apology from those 20 Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentarians who are earning their salary without working for it. Then, and only then, will we consider whether they are worthy of our votes.

WTF?? ONE F*CK*NG TO GET ONE OVER THESE MFKRS IN PARLIAMENT AND THEY SCREWED UP?? WE WANT THE NAMES OF THESE A*****eS AND EXPLANATION WHY THEY WERE
ABSENT. WE KNOW OF A FEW MOLES WHO WONT MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS THEY ARE
BEEND'S FRIENDLY ENEMIES BUT WHAT ABOUT THE REST ???? - HAVING A GOOD TIME>????

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written by Fart Fart Wah, December 16, 2009 22:21:59

Where were these fffffffffing bustards. Were ffffffffffing their third or fourth wives at this crucial time or laying some china woman in some holed up hotel in Ipoh?????

Bloody bastards....I am going to your bloody balls until it swells to elephants sized ones...

We give you the vote...you work ..you SOBS.... DON'T FOLLOW THE hadiths of the BN and get laid in every golf club all over the country.....

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written by Davy McChester, December 16, 2009 22:12:35

Before the next GE ,PR supporters need to weed the deadwoods ,nitwits from the party leadership. If they do not have the full time to serve ,drop them from standing for re-election.

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written by R Hum, December 16, 2009 22:03:29

Every time the opposition moved a motion in the Dewan Raayat to debate a motion, the Dewan speaker rejects it.

I suggest in the 5 PR states, when the opposition ( BN) ask for a debate, the 5 state speakers should allow it.

Let the people decides who is better in promoting transparency, fairness and accountability.

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written by freerpk, December 16, 2009 22:01:34

I think when BN MPs don't attend parliment we can understand....after all they are there for their own comfort and benefit. When PR MPs don't attend we the rakyat is very disappointed and sad because we expect PR MPs to be a different class of representatives of the rakyat. If they are no different from the behaviour of the BN MPs, tell us the reason why we should be voting for them into parliment.

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written by SpeakOut, December 16, 2009 21:35:41

Each and everyone of the DAP, PKR and PAS Mps should apologise and ensure that absenteeism from parliamentary sittings should be a thing of the past. We have an opportunity to show the BN govt that the opposition means business. Alas, looks like the Pakatan rakyat MPs are just as half past six fellas as BN. Come on lah, pleasde don't offer yourself as MPs in the next GE so that others more capable can lead the oppostion. I propose that each of the MPs voluntarily potong gaji and the proceeds going to a charity. Be serious okay?

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written by Richard Lo, December 16, 2009 19:19:06

The leaders of PR better have a damn good reason for the 20 missing MPs! Don't those idiots have any cow sense that the budget 2010 was being tabled. What is more important than to have a good debate on the budget to ensure that the rakyat are not being screwed! After all PR has been critising how badly the budget 2010 was put togther.

To the leaders of PR, we challenge you tell reveal the names of the missing 20 AND get them to publicly explain to their respective constituencies their absences from parliament when such important is being put up for debating!

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written by mowadoha, December 16, 2009 16:23:38

Yes! Agree with RPK. Pakatan Rakyat has to earn our votes, not expect to get it without any effort.

"Remember that it is nothing to do your duty, that is demanded of you and is no more meritorious than to wash your hands when they are dirty; the only thing that counts is the love of duty; when love and duty are one, then grace is in you and you will enjoy a happiness which passes all understanding."
[William Somerset Maugham]

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written by SocratesI, December 16, 2009 15:23:11

Seriously, after looking at the whole picture yet again, unemotionally, it looks like its time to migrate.

With a competent Pakatan Rakyat alternative, Malaysia had hope, not much hope, but enough for us to work on and re-build Malaysia, like a phoenix rising from its ashes. Now that Pakatan Rakyat is so INEPT as to have so many MPs absent at this most important session, things are starting to look hopelessly bleak for Malaysia, for even if we hand the reins of power to Pakatan Rakyat, can INEPT idiots like these run and lead Malaysia ??

Of course Barisan Najis is a no-no for certain as that is the ROAD TO DESTRUCTION by CORRUPTION, but it is starting to look like the Pakatan Rakyat route is also a ROAD to DESTRUCTION through INEPTITUDE & IGNORANCE ... sigh ... will there be a Malaysia in 20 years' time ?? Maybe I should invest in an orchard and start practising swinging from trees ...
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written by storm62, December 16, 2009 15:15:40

One of them must be the Taliban from Kulim, i'm sure!!!

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written by rocky, December 16, 2009 15:01:04

lets find out the reason why they were not there. sometimes they need to juggle many jobs like LGE or Anwar. but they should also look at key votes so that numbers count. did PR send out an SOS like BN cos that would have made an impact. They do spend long day in parliament till 10.40pm and asking them to be there for every minute is not realistic.

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written by johanssm, December 16, 2009 14:47:41

And this is NOT the first time that some of our PR MPs are missing from the parliament.
Remember the DNA act?
They all knew in advance of the dates and tabling of new acts and new bills and yet they are absent.
Aye , name them all whom are absent.
Raja Petra , we need to knock their fat heads harder.
As we are the voters and we are the boss.

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written by mowadoha, December 16, 2009 13:58:58

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." [Margaret Mead]

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written by mowadoha, December 16, 2009 13:53:47

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Mead)

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written by Zeroed, December 16, 2009 13:27:37

NO OFFENSE.....but PR is not ready to run the country. To the 20 donkeys.....wooi!!! u think the parliamentary seats u punya bapak punya kah?

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written by DezMalaysia, December 16, 2009 13:25:15

Those 20 lazy fags should present themselves in the next parliament session, line-up in front of all medias and apologises to all their voters publicly !

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written by InEffective, December 16, 2009 12:34:59

Looks like DAP, PKR,and PAS Sr leaders still do not know what leadership and representation means.

Maybe we should hold some free classes for these amateurs, and show them what its takes to lead.

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written by teckkuan, December 16, 2009 12:34:44

damn it was so closed!!! ignore BN, the PR reps should have been there. whether you're from BN or PR there should be no excuse to not attend the Parliament. or else whats the point of being a Member of Parliament??? its their main job isnt it??

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written by cheekhiaw, December 16, 2009 12:23:09

Both Najib and Muhyiddin too had to rush to the Parliament to ensure the budget was approved in their favour.

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If even the 2 supposedly top chief executives of the country did not even plan to be present to see their own budget approved and have to 'rush' there in the last minute , you think they bother if those money will be spent wisely?

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written by Khan, December 16, 2009 12:18:09

Name the 20 MPs and shame them! It is also important to ensure that in the coming GE no pakatan candidate vying for parliment should contest in state seat. This is to avoid conflict when Parliment and state sitting is running simultaneously. The practice of one eying for state and parliment appears to be one of buying insurance (in case you get defeated in one, you will still have the other).

Also, I support so many voices here who is craving for a third force...that is the common man's voice...If Pakatan is not behaving, we should show our people power...

Pakatan Parlimentarians...Buck up or get lost!

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written by Sabahfan, December 16, 2009 11:51:13

PLEASE NAME THE 20 PAKATAN MPS and asked them one by one for explanation or justification of their absence.


THEY SHOULD know very well the timetable of BUDGET motions and should re-adjust their personal schedules to suit.

Also remember that being in Opposition, most of them are not busy as compared to the UMNO BN regime MPs who are in power and busy stuffing themselves with the rakyats money through the passing of the budgets which ensures they have big projects for themselves.


SO IT IS ONLY RIGHT THAT FOR ONCE A BUDGET MOTION BE DEFEATED, HOWEVER GOOD IT MAY SEEMS TO THE COUNTRY.. because all these budgets are mostly for the benefits of UMNO and their cronies..

For all my life, i have been hearing budgets after budgets and until now as i write my comments here, I cannot mention any budget that was uselful for me. All i can see is my salary being deducted heavily to taxes, something like 3 months salary per year, the money that i really need for myself.

but sprm spents just on stupid white uniform costing 7 milions

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written by tom73my, December 16, 2009 11:40:13

RPK,
I think we the Rakyat have to step up our pressure and start to think about a 3rd force. You see, in purchasing we are required to ask for 3 quotations. This is because if we have only one, or two quotations, we cannot really ensure sufficient competition among the suppliers. Therefore we the customers run a higher risks being taken advantage of. Worse still if the two suppliers who quote know each other and play us out.

Similarly to ensure the Rakyat's interest are well protected, we cannot rely only on two parties, especially so when democracy is immature and the MPs do not yet have first-class mentality like in developed nations. So, I think we need a third force. Even Britain has their Lib Dem, apart from Tories and Labour.

Sir, please can provide your thoughts on my suggestion above.

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written by JohnQ, December 16, 2009 11:28:18

What if our chief "strategist" actually standby the absent MPs somewhere nearby for a last minute rush to vote !

What if .... WHAT THE F**kKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!;

DAMMED YOU IDIOTS !>

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written by BennyG, December 16, 2009 11:12:08

Name them!

If they ever walked into my path, I will give them a mouthful!

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written by kurangfaham, December 16, 2009 11:11:22

All the Mps who were absent from the sitting should be kicked at their ass and send home.

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written by kclim, December 16, 2009 11:08:18

BN has picked up the scent and will certainly follow the trail closely. Twenty little black birds in a pie waiting for the feathers to be plucked. They are probably counting up the 5 x 20 million reasons why they should not miss the golden opportunity to grab the whole pie for themselves. With this 20 potential candidates to join the 1M team, it sure is much cheaper than the 1MF1 team. Only 5 million a piece. Hope BN does not develop the winning formula. The 20 must give an account of themselves to the rakyat immediately.

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written by AhSeng, December 16, 2009 11:06:05

I repeat, where the F**k were the Pakatan Rakyat leaders? Loser!

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written by singhkris, December 16, 2009 11:04:03

I am told that the Sabah and Sarawaks MPs absented themselves and had hoped that PR would defeat the budget and bring down the government. Our PR MPs screwed everything up royally! Second time that they missed the boat because of their tardiness! Remember Taib is not happy with BN because his son was not made full Minister. And this is not Khairy who can be overlooked with consequence. Najib screwed around the son of the chief of Sarawak!

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written by arazak, December 16, 2009 10:43:10

Bro. Anwar, Mr Lim Kit Siang and Ustadz Hadi,

May we have your attention, please!

We, the rakyaat of Malaysia who voted the PR MPs demand that those who are absent appologise to us within 48 hours.

If they failed to do so, we will not again vote for those PR reps who are absent if they are again choosen to contest in the next election!

If you think we voted for you to be absent and "makan gaji buta" . . ., you are dead wrong!

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written by temenggong, December 16, 2009 10:24:35

At last some light has dawned.

We cannot blindly give our support and votes to Pakatan, and it was not just because of non attendance in the parliament. That may be a trivial matter. Pakatan has come to take our support and votes for granted, thinking we have no other choice. That seriously needs to be addressed. In fact, we have to make that clear to Pakatan right away.

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written by maisur, December 16, 2009 10:18:12

9 from DAP, 6 from PKR and 5 from PAS. what the hell on earth are you guys thinking???

and DAP, what the fcuk are you guys doing??? 9/20 are from DAP

and you call yourself party for the rakyat?

no wonder penang is no difference compared to two years ago

ptui!!!

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written by Hope4all, December 16, 2009 10:11:05

Name them Pakatan Rakyat MPs who went missing during this vote. Make them explain!

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written by Fatcat, December 16, 2009 10:10:03

Yah ,... WHeRe the fcuk were they??????????????????

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written by kenny, December 16, 2009 10:00:27

Unless I'm mistaken, this is the 2nd time this happened. And it's leaving much more than a bad taste in the mouth; those buggers responsible deserve to be vomited on. The Whip of Pakatan must answer for his obliviousness and ineffectiveness.

This reflects badly on their coordination, seriousness and strategic planning so important in the world of politics. Are those absentees really representing their constituents or are they just passers-by?

Sigh!!! What are the Pakatan leaders doing???

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written by kclim, December 16, 2009 09:49:10

PR is not even ruling the government yet and these spastic people are already behaving like their BN counterparts skipping parliament sessions. Watch out they may secretly harbour sentiments for BN all along. They had better have a good excuse otherwise first kick them out before we can even think of voting BN out later. These will be the same guys who will bring about the downfall of PR government in future as the writing is on the wall.

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written by Awang Kuku, December 16, 2009 09:48:50

Yes, Yes. Please list these MPs. I want to know who they are, so that next time my vote will go to him/her who attended the parliament. No more votes for those absent without good reasons.

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written by Watchdog, December 16, 2009 09:43:41

Where the fcuk? They were fcuking around, thats where.

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written by jokersland, December 16, 2009 09:42:27

Hello Pakatan MP !!!!!! For such an important bill, there are still the ''tidak apa'' attitude, then how are you going to capture Putrajaya ??????????? Semua makan gaji butakah ???????????? WE THE VOTERS ARE WATCHING BEHIND.

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written by Eskay345, December 16, 2009 09:40:03

Dear RPK,
Maybe you could be kind enough to publish the names of those twenty irresponsible MPs,
so that we voters can decide whether to give them our votes the next elections.

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written by sydput, December 16, 2009 09:38:37

Looks like many BN MP's purposely missed the voting because they are unhappy with budget? They were hoping on pakatan rakyats, but seems some of them were missing.

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written by Jilo, December 16, 2009 09:25:24

How can Pakatan Rakyat being so heedless? I am sure it is already too late to know that they had lose an golden opportunity. You guys must not test our patience; we have been waiting for our whole life to see a radical change. This is the second time.The first is Perak. JUST LET ME REMIND YOU ALL THAT WE RAKYAT'S ARE TIRED OF THESE TYPE OF STUPIDITY.

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written by imanj, December 16, 2009 09:21:27

DSAI, I think we the people voting Pakatan Rakyat or not would like to be enlighten on this matter..Now what happen and why did such an opportunity was not bagged????

Awaiting your input Sir...

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written by sahabat, December 16, 2009 09:17:58

DAP, PAS and PKR should make it mandatory for all their YBs to attend every parliament ary session. They are paid to attend it. They can claim their accomodation, transport and food. Their is no reason for them not to attend.

To PR leaders, dont underestimate us. We're constatntly watching what you do and what you say. Be warned.

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written by loosecannon, December 16, 2009 09:11:56

From now on, let's watch them closely. For those who play truant, let's not give them our vote the next time. We must also insist that Pakatan do not field them in future. What a bloody waste. It would have been a victory to savour for a long time if the budget was rejected. Let's have the names of those lazy morons.

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written by onnetline, December 16, 2009 09:08:09

Your're right, RPK !

It's glaring and fcukking obvious that these absent Pakatan parliamentarians were taking things for granted ................... that the bill would be passed with or without their presence !

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written by Francis, December 16, 2009 09:05:27

As highlighted. It is regrettable that the PR Mps who should have been there to thwart any majority by the BN as slim as one would have turned them into heros. But as it is they are being scorned for their absence at the voting.

The PR MPs should have been more responsible and concentrate on the well being of the rakyat for which they have been elected. All the PR MPs should be remorseful of their carelessness and say sorry for their action to have betrayed the trust.

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written by Msian Idol3, December 16, 2009 08:52:07

How irresponsible can these 20 PR reps be. No excuses if they are in the country & not trerribly sick. Don't they know the budget is being discussed. This kind of tidak apa attitude would never see PR in power. I sure hope someone can put up the list of missing PR MP's.

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written by Zeroed, December 16, 2009 08:51:57

No apology needed. Just come out one by one and post in M2day to explain where the F**k were they!

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written by Thinker, December 16, 2009 08:43:40

Could someone get out the list of those who missed the session?

If it's the MP from my constituency, I'll give her and her boss a call and tell them they won't be getting my vote in the next election unless they change to a new, more responsible candidate.

It's expected behaviour from the BN boors, but I definitely expect better from PR.

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written by Proarte, December 16, 2009 08:42:54

I wonder whether the Reformasi Icon was there.

Maybe he had more important things to do like giving lectures in the West quoting eminent Christian and Jewish Philosophers and trying to convince a cynical audience that Islam is compatible with a Secular Democracy and why it is important to have a 'Jeffersonian' Focus.

I also wonder whether the 'Puteri Reformasi' was present in parliament. Her contributions in Parliament and to her constituency in Bangsar and Pantai Dalam has been noteworthy by its absence. What has she been doing?

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written by ckh, December 16, 2009 08:33:30

The twenty irresponsible Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentarians who were absent certainly owe those who voted for them an apology. Don't they know that it is their core business to attend parliament meetings?

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