Harapan nominates Nga as deputy speaker

 

Pakatan Harapan has nominated Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming as its candidate for the position of Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker.

When contacted, Nga (above) confirmed that he was the sole candidate named by the opposition and his nomination has been submitted to Parliament according to the Standing Orders of Dewan Rakyat.

Dewan Rakyat will hold the election of deputy speaker post next Tuesday as the government nominated Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan as its candidate for the position.

In a statement today, Nga, who is also former deputy speaker, unveiled a 10-point plan for parliamentary reforms if he is given the mandate by the MPs next week.

Nga said he will advocate and work towards the 10-point plan to demonstrate the democratic spirit of Parliament if elected.

He proposed for Parliament to gain financial independence, have its own parliamentary service, conduct periodic reviews of government bills, scrutinise the government’s budget and address local constituency problems.

The 10 parliamentary reforms pledged by Nga are as follows:

1. To reintroduce the Parliamentary Services Act to ensure separation of power.

2. To form a special select committee for budget review to ensure transparency and accountability in the annual budget allocation to Parliament.

3. To establish a special select committee to review government bills.

4. To set up a second chamber to discuss specific issues faced by various constituencies so that relevant ministers can face directly and answer MPs’ questions and provide solutions.

5. To set minimum sitting days for Parliament to ensure that all MPs play their roles, and to publicly announce MP attendance to ensure accountability to voters.

6. To broadcast Public Accounts Committee meetings live.

7. Ministerial status for the opposition leader.

8. To amend the standing order to require the new prime minister to submit a motion of confidence in Dewan Rakyat within 30 days of assuming office.

9. To formulate an anti-hopping law that includes recall elections.

10. To set up a special select committee on environment, social, and governance.  - Mkini