KEPAL

In the Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations, there is this quote by Franklin P. Adams:

Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.

You can argue as much as you like about that but today, Parliament will see more "Opposition" MPs than ever before. Debates could very well be more lively. It is fortunate that we have a new Speaker, who, we hope will live up to his name to keep everybody under control. In addition to the Standing Orders, maybe we should introduce a "Demerit System" to keep the MPs in line. We have KEJARA (Kesalahan Jalan Raya) for errant road users. KEPAL (Kesalahan Ahli Parlimen) will do nicely with a difference. KEJARA points are never published. KEPAL points will. Of course, you can read the list in the blogs first.

Here some preliminary suggestions for infractions and suggested demerits. You, as the voters, can add or modify the list as ncessary.

1. Not knowing what is debated.................................................................1 point
2. Not knowing what is debated but spoke on it anyway.......................5 points
3. Banging on the table to make a point....................................................1 point
4. Banging fellow MP....................................................................................5 points
5. Wearing a tie that does not match the socks (if male).........................1 point
6. Wearing ties with naked picture of Rose Chan.....................................5 points
7. Falling asleep during a Parliamentary session......................................1 point
8. Falling asleep and snoring above 5 decibles...........................................5 points
9.Talking with chewing gum in mouth during a PC...................................1 point
10.Talking with sirih in mouth during a PC.................................................5 points

(Add your own)

MPs getting 20 demerit points in a Parliamentary session shall be obliged to resign.
Selamat Bersidang!

Labels: MP, Parliament.