“Secret balloting before Parliament convenes contravenes constitution!”

Why?
Because our federal constitution says so. And it is the duty of Dewan Rakyat to decide who the next pm should be. Not the agong. The agong acts only on advice and endorses. Agong is not voting. The MPs are voting, thus it must be inside Parliament. Balloting cannot happen outside Parliament. If not, it contravenes Constitution. If not, it would be perceived unclean by the loser. Doesn’t our speaker knows meeting procedures when after all, he is an election expert?
For those who doesn’t know the balloting process, let me explain this in simple language:
When all MPs are present and the session is called to order, the Speaker announces the agenda of the day.
Speaker then announces the resignation of our pm and his cabinet and Parliament dissolved.
The first (could be only) agenda begins- ‘The election for a new pm.’
Speaker seeks nominations from the floor with a condition that every nominee must be proposed and seconded.
Speaker collects their names and check if the nominees are qualified.
Speaker then announces the number and name of the candidates qualified.
Speaker then ask the floor present to choose between 1) secret ballot or 2) by show of hands.

If it is by secret ballot, Speaker issues papers to all the MPs and ask the MPs to write down their choice.
Speaker collects back the papers being assisted by volunteers from the floor.
Volunteers assist in the counting.
Speaker announces the outcome and the candidate with the most number of votes win.

If it is by show of hands, volunteers from the floor will be asked to assist the Speaker in the counting of each round of vote.
Each time the Speaker announces a name, those who endorses that nominee, puts up their hand.
The volunteers count.
Speaker tallies the number of votes each candidate receives.
Speaker announces the outcome and the candidate with the most number of votes win.

After the election process, Speaker will proceed to ask the floor if there are any objections to the election process? If not, there will be an adoption to propose voting session close. Again a proposer and seconder.

Session ends.

Pursuant to the letter issued by the speaker, clause no. 8 in correspondence to the nomination process outside Parliament raises far too many doubts because none of the MPs has privy to the results nor the sd’s, no privy to counting, thus can be rigged, the balloting process did not happen inside Parliament therefore unconstitutional, and each nomination paper has no proposer nor seconder, and no one knows exactly how many nominations were received in good faith.

This is a serious error by the speaker of the Dewan thus it must be urgently corrected.

As expected, the caretaker pm’s post remains with moo, very much like a corporate-style resignation, where you are not allowed to leave until a suitable replacement candidate is found. No one expects moo to hurriedly snoop out, especially after pressing the emergency bell thereby halting the lift, leaving the entire nation suspended in mid-air inside the shaft, so he could announce that he can shit. Perhaps, moo’s most indelible legacy is his bi-monthly open close open close policy which left the entire nation in concertina barb wire, and hanging became a no way out. With an army of bullfrogs, he has, throughout his brief stint, sabotaged a legitimate government, samba with the royals, twisted simple decrees, and finally taking a heinous turn towards treason. By right, moo should be awarded the most mischievous former teacher award sponsored by ‘Dennis the Menace School of Juvenile Delinquents’.

Now that our YDPA can properly dissolve Parliament and call for the formation of a new government with the appointment of a new pm, the rakyat must stay hopeful that the proposed next Parliamentary session is only a few weeks away, and not months till the vaccination is over. If not, moo will definitely leave more potholes behind while breaking the bank. And we hope that our YDPA will endorse our ‘most obvious choice’ because rightfully, that candidate must come from the party, not even coalition, that commands the most number of seats in Parliament, unless that coalition is a registered party. Nothing short of that. We should also pray for a fair election within the house, by show of hands rather than endorsement by secret balloting which could be grossly manipulated.

Looking back at our political scenario, an avalanche of changes could happen within a matter of hours. So, should our royals keep our rakyat guessing for too long? That also doesn’t bode well for our share market. If not, we may set yet another record number of Covid cases before they decided that once again, Parliament is unfit for voting.

Between now and then, we are expecting some serious insider trading that works in tandem with our daily share market. Way before they shout for a proposer and seconder. We should also be expecting some undesirable candidates submitting their names for consideration complete with proposer and seconder. And no one can deny their rights if they are constitutionally fit and able.

“If moo throws in the towel today, since he no longer commands the confidence of the majority of members of the House of Representatives, moo by right shall tender the resignation of his cabinet before YDPA could dissolve Parliament. Only then can YDPA act in his discretion, the appointment of a new pm.

It is certainly arguable if YDPA, in the discharge of his duties, hands the key to kuli, whom many claims is non-partisan or independent, when truly, kuli was seen making his stance, standing freeze-framed besides Zahid and the rest of the umno stalwarts on national tv, when Zahid threw the gauntlet at moo, causing a constitutional crisis that saw the collapse of pn. Which is the reason for moo’s audience with the King.

Kuli has been and is still is, an umno loyalist and life member. Even if he is not, it is controversial that an independent whom naturally does not command the confidence of the majority in the House, be picked. Likewise, it is also incorrect if any umno members were chosen as pm, because umno is no longer part of the coalition that commands a simple majority, since umno has withdrew from pn. Lest they realigned.

In other words , the appointment of kuli or any other umno members for that matter, may be perceived as biased. If our constitution must be seen to be correct and forms the basis of our democracy as well as in the eyes of the public, then rightly, the appointment of a new pm should come from “a member of the House of Representatives who in his judgement is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House”- Federal Constitution 43 (2) a.
Which means if YDPA suggests a name, Parliament must be seen to endorse it. If not, it goes on and on.

Not withstanding this, there is no provision in our constitution for the appointment of an interim pm. So the exercise of it could be interpreted as illegal. It also becomes dangerous if malfeasance, especially the exploitation of funds, is committed by an interim pm when there is no provision for it, and the appointment is illegal, therefore he cannot be charged, nor take accountability for his actions during his discharge of duties. Would our YDPA takes sole responsibility for the appointment then?

Any appointment that is associated with kuli or umno currently, is also seen to be the closing gap after the long sojourn beginning with Tun and the basis of the Sheraton Move, where power is supposedly handed back to umno, and to see them personally expunge themselves from all the charges in court. That is indeed a grave mistake and part of the deal which jib paid for. If that is the true colour of Malaysian politics, then everything is just a sandiwara. And cash is indeed king.

If this trying period is going to mark a new beginning for a new dawn in Malaysia, it is better we begin with the right foot, and make correct decisions, for the wrong foot will lead us back to square one. “

“The rakyat thought it’s end of the game for moo. Really? The end? I don’t think so. Fact is, it’s just the beginning.

The latest proposal by moo as announced is that he is offering a by-partisan government. That of course is a clear admittance he no longer has the numbers to be running the government. That also means he still does not want to admit defeat but wants to cling on to power. At least until ge15 arrives which he promises will be held before July 2022. By then, 100% of the rakyat would have been inoculated from Covid. How do you think those numbers can help him? Well, it means his cabinet did a superb job. It also means he has more time to search for bed partners to ensure he still holds onto power.

A by-partisan government in his term means whomever is willing to work with him will ensure that he and his team still stays on as the government of the day, till the next election comes. It means he is still in power and in control. His offer to amend the constitution also means some political party, MPs and simpletons would agree to his anti-hopping law proposal. Though he himself is leading the biggest frog leaping party ever to happen in the history of Malaysian politics.

And worse come to the worse, to moo, if the main opposition ph doesn’t want to come to the round table, others may. Some frogs may. And all he needs is only a few seats to ensure he stays on in power. That means instead of him going around searching for frogs, he wants the frogs to leap to his round table meeting. He’ll sit and he’ll wait. There’s bound to be a few who would want to break up from their coalition. After all, he needs only a few seats to be back in business. From there, moo can pick his new team, or, offer newer positions to add on to his current 76. What’s a few more? And that’s the reason why moo offered a round table talk outside instead of the usual proper debate inside Parliament for his bipartisan government proposal.

If he wins, he buys time again because our federal constitution needs to be amended before he can form the by partisan government. There is no provision for it currently.

But say suppose if moo doesn’t have the numbers, he can easily turn tables, and give umno the steering wheel, just to spite the opposition or those who doesn’t want to cooperate. Which means moos team no longer controls pn but umno. That would also mean jib or Zahid may come back which of course is a fat chance or they will operate from behind the curtains. But the choice of who is going to be next or interim pm, rests with the agong. Not you, me or the MPs. No matter who we prefer, the choice still rests with the agong. If the agong installs the wrong pm, and installs jib for instance, will there will be a public outcry?
None.

If there is, a public outcry, worse come to the worse, moo may just get back his job. See? He’s not down and out yet. He’s still buying time now till September. And his bi-partisan policy as according to his proposed amendment means if he loses his current status and hops to the opposition camp, he still maintains his perks equivalent to a senior minister. Which means he has nothing to lose. Nevermind his team. But is that agreeable with the rakyat? That our federal budget yearly should allocate for both sides irregardless of whether one forms the government or not? Or is he once again making concessions for his own loss, as if the rakyat is invisible and has no say in anything?

And cash is still king and cash buys power. Absolves all wrongdoings too! The entire Sheraton move comes to a closure once jib gets what he paid for.”

Far beyond the controversies we are facing, it is now clear to us that our law is outdated and no longer works. There are too many loopholes therefore the Parliament impasse and frequent spat, and if you are a seasoned politician, you will know how to play to the audience. But how are we to get the laws updated if every single bill needs the endorsement of two thirds of majority of Parliamentary votes when there is no one political party, nor even a coalition, that commands two thirds of majority in the house?
If no government thought it serious enough to review these laws, with or without a two thirds majority, then, let’s just be contented and continue to live with a failed government for the rest of our lives no matter who or whichever party takes control. For these laws shall remain unshackled, courtesy of complacent bodies and a system that failed. Are we then to succumb ourselves to ride in a car that forever jerks? How long then can we reach First World status when others are already way ahead of us considering the constant mockery and heated debates we see in Parliament? Breaking house rules in Parliament also seems to be the norm now than making good progress.
It is now no longer an option for us to sweep this glaring problem under the carpet. It is obvious our laws needed reviewing and regular updates, as frequently as the apps living inside our mobile phones. Because when laws are stunted lest two thirds of 220 Parliament votes are achieved to pass a bill, then, our laws are as good as dead.
It is amusing we are still guided by the many laws which are of bullock cart age, many that was written by the Crown, as well as the minuscule fines, compounds, and punishments meted out in the Penal Code. Then there is the Election Laws that causes way too much discomfort alongside biased laws that protects certain people, certain quarters, and certain tribe. Properties were illegally acquired through the abuse of the Land Acquisition Act. How about those that gave blanketing powers to menteri besars and chief ministers to overrule decisions not forgetting laws that empower an individual absolute authority?
It is timely that a new mechanism be set up to address and revise laws that has outlived its usefulness. That would also involve stashing away great grandfather procedures. Let’s face it. If the older ways work, today we wouldn’t be experiencing constitutional crisis. True?Thus, we need a complete total revamp.
As a guide, lawmakers when churning out new laws needs to be aware that first and foremost:
1) an effective period whereby such laws (must) be updated or desensitised every five years is necessary and must be established, beit at State or Federal level.
2) the simplifying of standard operating procedures for the amendment of such outdated laws.
The lawmakers should comprise a larger spectrum of the rakyat to make it inclusive. With this, a special body headed by the bar council which includes but not limited to a representative each from bodies of each profession, ngos, political parties, not excluding the independents whose primary focus is to identify, review, debate and make good weak laws arising from daily news and controversies.
3) Such amendments would then be passed and endorsed by the Agong before being presented to the members of the house for briefing.
4) Power to debate or endorse laws should no longer rest in the ambit of MPs. We are relieving them from these duties because partisan politics is already the norm. Therefore, MPs are no longer independent in thought or actions or risk being chastised. This is not what we want.
Without such revamps in the law, procedure and structure, our country can no longer remain competitive. Worse, our country may never move forward, and our contemporary mindset will forever be hindered by backward laws, which is also the reason why religion today still talks about stars and moving mountains. We need to address the unnecessary tabling of the Emergency Act which only harbours conspiracy theories because of the unlimited powers it holds. Once used as a resistance against terrorism, it is now being exploited for personal gains and private agendas.
If our Federal budget can be reviewed yearly to suit the issues of the moment, so must laws.
My two cents.”
-Kris Lee 2021.

“The non-showing of our pm in Parliament and the inconsensual revocation of emergency without the knowledge of the house is a serious offence tantamount to making a mockery out of our federal constitution. The pm’s questionable behaviour is technical incompetence and non—pardonable. Thus the speaker, with the power vested in him, should have exercised his power to have the pm suspended by reasons of technically disqualification and have the parliament suspended to make way for a new caretaker pm by way of whoever commands the confidence of the majority in Parliament and assented by the Agong.
That way, the Dewan speaker will also regain his integrity back, the house put to order, and the confidence of the rakyat redeemed. And when the new government is formed , I can almost guarantee the Dewan speaker will get his job back.
On the same note, we should also vote out parliamentarians whom not only exploit the loopholes found in our laws to their advantage, but also flout rules.”

Malaysian are very tolerant and forgiving. Not like they are not good virtues. But it is because of this attitude that we have to always, conveniently settle for the second best. And live with it. Though the thorn sticks out from under our mattress and causing us much distress and discomfort.
It is not only about badminton that we have extended this attitude. It is also about our government, our system, and the slip—shot finishes we get from our renovation contractors. We even compromise our own education system preferring to issue harmful racial quotas, than to give it to the deserving. So, what are all these reassurances about when nothing good comes out of it?
Words of encouragement can be crude, or it can be comforting. But when words gets too cuddly, the players will continue to bask themselves with self consolation and always think that they are right. But are they?
Why are we forever hoping that the second best can become the best by slow nurture and words of comfort? We habitually reassure each other that we are fine, thinking that would be helpful, but pay for our mistakes continuing to believe in the reasons our mechanic gave us when our car had broken down thrice because he is really not competent enough to fix our car. Yet we let our ‘take-it-easy chin chai’ attitude compromises our expectations that it has become affixed into our culture, glaring enough especially amongst the Chinese community. Why don’t we make more effort to pick the best then chuck the rest? But rather, hung on as usual to bygone players? Why can’t we inculcate succession plans in every sport not only one? And what happened to Shalin Zulkifli when we comforted her with a datukship title ? Why didn’t we hang on to Nurul Huda Abdullah? We have formidable world class football players in the 70s. What happened to the likes of Chow Chee Keong, Santokh Singh and Mokhtar Dahari?
Why aren’t our former national players be tasked for national service to nurture the younger ones full time like what the Chinese and Indonesians does? Overbudget? No. I thought perhaps just like politics, we are all too caught up with glorifying one race, than to breed patriotism through sports. The same way we did to education and the rest.
It’s our sickness that fan pages are swarming with more words of encouragement than punishing them for their underperformance. As three time Olympians, can I also assume that their losing is deliberate since many of you can assume that they have tried their best?
In the words of Datuk Lee Chong Wei :—
‘Every sportsmen suffers from injury at one time or another. But the most important thing is not to carry this to your opponent’s knowledge and do your best to hide it and also not to aggravate the injury.’
Well said.
Thus, to me, if they really feel they are not up to it, why put their own self at risk? So as to tarnish their own good record and risk the confidence of their sponsors? That is being childish. And why aren’t yearly allocations in sports covers the players and athletes well being? Instead of finding them searching for personal sponsors, and the need to break off from national hold? As usual, it’s about race isn’t it?
To the players, think hard and discern even harder.
The name of the game is to attack in the first game and widen the gap. Then put pressure on your opponent by maintaining that winning gap. When it comes to the second game, it is time to attack and end it. You have a better chance winning by attacking than to play a defensive game in the second. And finish the opponents off in a straight game. But if by chance your luck is not so good , you still have the rubber. Get it? This is so simple, yet both of you are playing three consecutive games losing six conservative sets with the same kind of tactics? No wonder lah. If you could call that a mistake, I can also regard it as immaturity. If not, I am so surprised considering an Olympian both of you are, that you only have one tactic up your sleeves throughout three qualifying heats. What a load of nonsense!
Well, both of you can continue to drown in the sweetness of your loyal fans, if that is the purpose you keep your fans for. If you ask me, I’m afraid you are catching the wrong end of the stick. The number of likes does not translate to support. Most of the time, they are but obligatory, and swarm with opportunists. The rest are sex maniacs trying to seek attention by being tolerating. And if you think my advice is kind enough, it is high time you learn how to distinguish between numbers that work and numbers that gives you a sense of false hope.
Otherwise, do consider retiring.
Mistakes and experiments are for off—court training purposes. But when you are on court, mistakes and experiments are no longer tolerable, especially in the Olympics , because at the end of the day, the end result doesn’t need explanation. You don’t need to give reasons why you lose. It shows in the result. That’s all there is.
And do not console yourself that you have lost to a better pair. They are all underperforming pairs to reckon a fight if you ask me. And both of you are expected to sail through. But both of you underplayed and your fitness level as athletes are questionable. Not like you weren’t given sufficient time to realise the game’s schedule. If you need to train, you could have appealed to our Olympic committee to be given a chance to prepare despite the lockdown. If our government cannot understand this, then down with the government as well.
But if you guys still wanted to be counted as a formidable pair and repair the dent on your record, overhaul your attitude, recharge your physique, train your mind, and start focusing on constructive criticism to win.
But to me, as a three time Olympian, to make mistakes like this, I think it’s better you both make way for younger players.”

Our Malaysian Olympics committee must be kidding me that she is fielded as a competitor. Looking at her serve with both legs closed, standing in salutation, she is unprepared for even the smallest battle. From the way she moves, she is unfit for a prestigious game like the Olympics, dodging every shuttle after each serve, expecting her passive partner to run all over the court trying to retrieve every shot while she stood there with her now infamous left right ‘crab stance’, only waiting for the shuttle to come straight to her face before she lifts her racket. Even then, for most times, she still dodge. But one shuttle did, actually landed on her cheeks which saw her scrambling down onto the tarmac, hurting her knee. I thought that would wake her up, but it came a little too late, in the second game.
Which begs the question. Doesn’t their coach including both of them were taught to realise that the Olympics is the most prestigious event in sports history surpassing the All-England and the Thomas Cup? So, what sort of coach were they assigned with, who obviously can’t read the opponents game well, deploying the same tactical strategy in two consecutive games? It’s no wonder they fail. As a partner too, that guy shouldn’t just take it all in, without voicing his displeasure when he should.
Anyway, it’s game over for both of them. It is time for some reflection, if they still want to win it. As for the Olympics, it’s a little too late, considering their age.
From my personal viewpoint, that guy still have hope, if paired with a more agile, level-headed partner who is willing to work hard. But he shouldn’t be so passive. The other player, I am afraid should be shown the door unless she learn how to be a better partner. For now, I still can’t figure out for what good her mascara does to her game.
My two cents.”