THE following Members of Parliament (MPs) have not replied to the six questions under MP Watch: Eye on Parliament as of Wednesday, 10 March 2010, the end of a two-week deadline. Their responses will be updated if and when they reply.
(source: parlimen.gov.my)
Name: Kong Cho Ha
Constituency: Lumut
Party: MCA
Years as MP: Since 2004
Government post:
Transport Minister (since 1 June 2010)
Party post:
Secretary-general
Membership in parliamentary committee or caucus: None
Blog/website: Facebook — Kong Cho Ha
(source: parlimen.gov.my)
Name: Tiong King Sing
Constituency: Bintulu
Party: Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP)
Years as MP: Since 1999
Government post: None
Party post:
Treasurer-general
Membership in parliamentary committee or caucus:
Barisan Nasional Backbenchers’ Council chairperson
Blog/website: Facebook — Tiong King Sing
Would you support the abolition/review of the Internal Security Act, in particular the provision that allows for detention without trial? Why or why not?
Do you think Malaysia should be a secular or an Islamic state? Why?
How do you define your role as an elected MP? Does Parliament provide you with the necessary infrastructure and support to fulfill your role?
Would you support a Freedom of Information Act? Why or why not?
If there was one thing you could do to strengthen parliamentary democracy in Malaysia, what would it be?
Do you believe in separation of powers between the government, Parliament and judiciary? Why or why not?
For other MP responses, see Full MP list
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