Punish MPs harder for using offensive language in Dewan Rakyat

Members of Parliament should not get away with insincere or “for show only” apologies after uttering profanities or other offensive remarks in the august House, concerned individuals and civil organisations said yesterday.

The groups and individuals have called for heftier punishment and an end to MPs being let off the hook with a mere apology and warning. “If Parliament does not punish them, then voters should do so in the coming elections. Show them that we do not want these kind of elected representatives in the House,” he told theSun yesterday.

Women’s rights activist Ho Yock Lin said these lawmakers should have their salaries and allowances cut for a certain period, or be compelled to make a mandatory contribution to a special parliamentary fund.The All Women’s Action Society former president also suggested that errant MPs, as well as newly elected representatives, be sent for gender and racial sensitising programmes.

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