PSM has suggested that the attendance of MPs and senators be published on the Parliament website on a daily basis when the two Houses are in session.“On RTM or the Parliament live screen, there must always be a table showing how many government and opposition MPs are present.
“This will not only help improve attendance but also help voters evaluate the performance of their respective MPs,” he added in a statement. Arutchelvan also noted how when PSM chairperson Dr Michael Jeyakumar had served as the Sungai Siput MP for two terms, he had set a standard for others. “He used to declare his assets yearly as well as publish a report card and all his questions in a booklet,” he added.seat in Perak after defeating its long-term incumbent and former MIC president S Samy Vellu in the 2008 general election.Arutchelvan was responding to Bersatu supreme council member Rais Husin whothe poor attendance of lawmakers in the Dewan Rakyat, especially during the debate on Budget 2020.
"MPs attendance at the parliamentary session is quite abysmal especially when such important issues are being debated like the Budget 2020.At present, Parliament only provides a report on MPs' attendance and voting record at the end of each meeting, which can take a few months.Related Reports
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