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No replies for 10 March 2010

By Deborah Loh and Patrick Kratzenstein

March 11, 2010

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)

1Name: 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)
2

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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