Conduct unbecoming

Article Abstract:

Malaysian MP and Democratic Action Party leader Lim Kit Siang was suspended for the rest of the year after heated arguments in a May 1992 session of parliament. Lim's criticisms of Malaysian Indian Congress leader Datuk Samy Vellu over alleged questionable Telekom Malaysia Berhad share allotments to the Indian community led to some unruliness, causing the temporary suspension of the parliamentary session. Some MPs think that Lim did not break parliamentary rules, and view his suspension as symptomatic of the progressive muzzling of free debate in the 180-seat parliament.

Siang, Lim Kit

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Decline and disorder: changes highlight diminished role of parliament

Article Abstract:

The Malaysian Parliament has pulled through a stormy phase which resulted in the suspension of the opposition leader. Consequently, a review of standing orders has been pursued by the speaker and parliamentary procedures may be tightened even more. This steps are being taken by the Malaysian government to preserve the image of parliament. Patterned after the parliament of the UK, the Malaysian parliament has been criticized for being too biased towards the ruling powers.

Representative government and representation, Representative government, Legislative bodies

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Young contenders: Umno leaders manoeuvre ahead of party conference

Article Abstract:

Elections to be held on Nov 4, 1993 for three vice-presidential posts in Malaysia are causing the leaders of the country's ruling United Malays National Organisation (Umno) to jockey for position. The elections are important because the victors will be in the most advantageous position to succeed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is believed to be the front-runner.

United Malays National Organization (Malaysia), Anwar, Ibrahim

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