fbpx
Connect with us

News

“Don’t give so many excuses” Syed Saddiq Questions Why Budget 2021 Session Not Held Virtually

Published

Parliam
Source: Syed Saddiq & Benar News

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat has decided that only 80 Members of Parliament will be allowed to attend the Parliament sitting when Budget 2021 is tabled tomorrow (6 November) in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

According to Astro Awani, Datuk Mohd Rashid Hanson said that a total of 41 from the government bloc and 39 from the opposition and independent bloc will be attending the session. The MPs who can be present will be determined by respective parties.

However, Syed Saddiq has since expressed dissatisfaction with the decision and has taken to his Facebook page to share his thoughts on the matter.

“I can’t accept any excuses from the government for not holding the Parliament conference virtually,” he starts off his post.

567709

He continues by saying that the Covid-19 outbreak in the country is not a new situation as it started at the beginning of the year, which gives the government ample time to prepare for a virtual conference.

“I also remember how the Dewan Rakyat sitting on 18 May 2020 was only held for one day before being postponed to July. The reasons given are also the same; worried about the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in parliament,” he said.

“From the May 2020 session until today, the government has approximately seven months to prepare and perform the full conference virtually.”

Don’t say we’re not ready, there’s not enough time or there’s no extra allocation. This is the Dewan Rakyat, a place where big decisions are made for the country.”

Ssadiiqparlimen.jpg.transformed

The Muar MP then mentions that the young people have taken the initiative of creating a Digital Parliament and have successfully held a conference consisting of 222 representatives in each constituency.

“The question is, why does the government not do that? No time? It’s been almost a year since the outbreak hit (the country). Ideally, this problem should be expected earlier.”

“No skills? I can ask the technical representative of the Digital Parliament to come down and help. I’m sure they are willing to help.”

“Do MPs not have to work in the Dewan Rakyat? The trial in May was postponed, in November, only 80 MPs will be on duty, but the salary remains the same. Is this a responsible step towards the people?”

“All 222 MPs should be given space to engage in each session, ask questions, cast ballots. But, this time the task has been blocked. Don’t give so many excuses not to have a virtual Parliament session. We do not want a thousand excuses, we want a million efforts.”

Over on Twitter, Minister of Federal Territories Annuar Musa, also expressed his thoughts on the matter in response to Syed Saddiq.

Asdasa34Esadazcsxc 1603329273

In an effort to make things more clear, he explains that “even though only 80 people can be allowed into the hall at the same time, the other MPs can still follow the proceedings through VIDEO AND CLOSE CIRCUIT SYSTEM in the office and around the parliament building.”

However, Syed Saddiq claps back by reasoning that MPs get high salaries and would therefore need to be responsible for intervening, debating and raising issues of the people.

“It is not our responsibility to sit in front of a laptop or TV shaking our legs,” he said.

“The people will be angry when our salaries are high, but our work in parliament is unsatisfactory.”

What do you think about this issue? Should the Budget 2021 session be held virtually with everyone being able to participate, or should only 80 MPs be allowed to enter parliament while the rest attend online? 

 

Also read: Seven Individuals Who Work In Parliament Have Tested Positive For Covid-19, Says Dr Noor Hisham

Seven

Source: Sinar Harian
Source: Harian Metro

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Killing Feat Image Killing
News2 hours ago

The Inconsistent Law Allowing Local Councils in M’sia to Kill Stray Dogs by Shooting Them With Firearms

The killing of a stray dog, affectionately known as ‘Kopi’, in Besut, Terengganu, sparked outrage nationwide last month as the...

Collage 12 2 Collage 12 2
News3 hours ago

64yo Woman Turns Her Home into a Literal Prison With Iron Bars to Keep Drug-Addicted Son at Home

A 64-year-old woman from Thailand has come up with desperate measures in an attempt to help her 42-year-old son overcome...

My Post 1 2024 11 13T162127.643 My Post 1 2024 11 13T162127.643
News4 hours ago

21yo Woman Dies in Freak Accident After Container Overturns & Crushes Her Car at Penang Traffic Light

A young woman lost her life while a man was injured after the vehicles they were in were hit and...

My Post 1 2024 11 13T151827.903 My Post 1 2024 11 13T151827.903
News5 hours ago

Defence Minister: Year 1 UPNM Students Will Be Separated from Seniors to Prevent Bullying

Recently, the National Defence University (UPNM) has been riddled with controversy surrounding several bullying and abuse cases among their cadets,...

Collage 10 1 Collage 10 1
News7 hours ago

M’sian Courier Company Issues Apology After Viral Video Shows Van Driver Running Over Dog in Banting

A recent video circulating online shows a GD Express (GDEX) delivery driver making a routine delivery in a housing area...

Collage 9 1 Collage 9 1
News9 hours ago

34yo M’sian Found Dead After Allegedly Falling into a Water Container in His Home Bathroom

In recent news, a man was found dead after he was believed to have fallen into a water container in...

My Post 1 2024 11 13T105621.505 My Post 1 2024 11 13T105621.505
News9 hours ago

“They’ve amassed RM4.3mil” – Robbers Behind 44 Safe-Breaking Cases Shot Dead By PDRM at Jalan Imbi 

A group of Vietnamese nationals were shot dead at Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, at 11:30pm last night (November 12) during...

Feat Image Lhdn Evasion Feat Image Lhdn Evasion
News1 day ago

Here’s How M’sians Can Anonymously Report Someone Who’s Evading Taxes to LHDN

Previously, we shared how Malaysian entrepreneur and influencer Cik Epal claimed that her ex-husband, Jofliam, who owns a pizza business,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY