Banner war on the road to Parliament
S Pathmawathy | Oct 21, 10 3:32pm
A battle has broken out in Parliament this morning as several Pakatan Rakyat parliamentarians marched out of the building to erect banners from their respective political parties in retaliation to those put up by Umno.
The opposition MPs saw red early this week upon encountering banners for Umno’s 61st annual general meeting being draped on lamp posts on both sides of the road leading to Parliament.
Teresa Kok (DAP-Seputeh) led the small group of MPs to put up opposition parties’ banners on the railings as well as a lamp post just outside the precincts of the Parliament complex.
Kok had earlier raised the issue of the Umno banners in Parliament before the party kicked off its AGM on Tuesday, but her query was shot down by the House speaker.
According to her, the banners were subsquently removed later that day but they reappeared yesterday.
Kok had demanded to know on Monday night during the parliamentary session as to why Umno was allowed to hang its party banners along Jalan Parliamen.
Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia replied that banners were not under his jurisdiction and Kok was ticked off for seeking to politicise the issue.
“If you want, you can take it up with DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall),” Pandikar told her.
In a tit-for-tat move, the opposition MPs today hung their banners under the watchful eyes of Parliament’s security force.
At one point, Bandar Kuching DAP MP Chong Chieng Jen hoisted a poster of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim on a lamp post just outside the entrance of the Parliament complex.
Meanwhile, Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena) and Mohd Hatta Ramli (PAS-Kuala Krai) tied a huge Galas by-election banner on a railing.
If Umno can do it, so can Pakatan
Later, at a press conference in the Parliament’s lobby, Kok said their move was an act of protest against the presence of Umno banners.
“The Parliament building should be free from all party politics. We disagree with the way Umno is using the entrance of this building to advertise its activities,” she said.
“If Umno can hang their banner, so can Pakatan. We demand to know the speaker’s stand and the decision made by the Parliament administrators on this matter,” she said.
Mohd Hatta argued that if the banners were related to government or Parliament activities, they would not be an issue.
“But this is a political party’s activity and we want to see how far they can accept the opposition’s materials. We want the Parliament’s compound to be free from such banners,” he said.
While the action may seem “childish” to some, it is crucial to make it clear to Umno that it is just a component of the ruling BN, said PKR Kuala Langat MP Abdullah Sani.
Asked whether they had approached the City Hall for its permission to hang banners, the MPs said this was not a matter of seeking approval from the authorities.
“We would not ask City Hall for permission to hang our banners here because we respect the sanctity of this House,” added Johari Abdul (PKR-Sungai Petani).
| Banner war on the road to Parliament |
| S Pathmawathy | Oct 21, 10 3:32pm |
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A battle has broken out in Parliament this morning as several Pakatan Rakyat parliamentarians marched out of the building to erect banners from their respective political parties in retaliation to those put up by Umno.
The opposition MPs saw red early this week upon encountering banners for Umno’s 61st annual general meeting being draped on lamp posts on both sides of the road leading to Parliament. Teresa Kok (DAP-Seputeh) led the small group of MPs to put up opposition parties’ banners on the railings as well as a lamp post just outside the precincts of the Parliament complex.Kok had earlier raised the issue of the Umno banners in Parliament before the party kicked off its AGM on Tuesday, but her query was shot down by the House speaker. According to her, the banners were subsquently removed later that day but they reappeared yesterday. Kok had demanded to know on Monday night during the parliamentary session as to why Umno was allowed to hang its party banners along Jalan Parliamen. Speaker Pandikar Amin Mulia replied that banners were not under his jurisdiction and Kok was ticked off for seeking to politicise the issue. “If you want, you can take it up with DBKL (Kuala Lumpur City Hall),” Pandikar told her. In a tit-for-tat move, the opposition MPs today hung their banners under the watchful eyes of Parliament’s security force. At one point, Bandar Kuching DAP MP Chong Chieng Jen hoisted a poster of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim on a lamp post just outside the entrance of the Parliament complex. Meanwhile, Mahfuz Omar (PAS-Pokok Sena) and Mohd Hatta Ramli (PAS-Kuala Krai) tied a huge Galas by-election banner on a railing. If Umno can do it, so can Pakatan Later, at a press conference in the Parliament’s lobby, Kok said their move was an act of protest against the presence of Umno banners. “The Parliament building should be free from all party politics. We disagree with the way Umno is using the entrance of this building to advertise its activities,” she said.“If Umno can hang their banner, so can Pakatan. We demand to know the speaker’s stand and the decision made by the Parliament administrators on this matter,” she said. Mohd Hatta argued that if the banners were related to government or Parliament activities, they would not be an issue. “But this is a political party’s activity and we want to see how far they can accept the opposition’s materials. We want the Parliament’s compound to be free from such banners,” he said. While the action may seem “childish” to some, it is crucial to make it clear to Umno that it is just a component of the ruling BN, said PKR Kuala Langat MP Abdullah Sani. Asked whether they had approached the City Hall for its permission to hang banners, the MPs said this was not a matter of seeking approval from the authorities. “We would not ask City Hall for permission to hang our banners here because we respect the sanctity of this House,” added Johari Abdul (PKR-Sungai Petani). |
What can you expect you from the morons ?
You won’t get disappointed when you are not expecting anything.please remember two wrongs don’t make one right. Just because the dogs bark
it does not mean they can fight, leave the morons do what they want it is in their genes. These half breeds do not know what they should really do, once again two wrongs don’t make one right !
GOOD JOB YB TERESA !
Well done, Teresa. You are right to stand up to Umno bigots, chauvinists and racists. Umno bastards think Parliament belongs to Umno. Idiots.
Bravo Teresa! Yes, you have shown leadership by doing the right thing! If BN could do it; so can DAP!If BN could put up banners, so could DAP!
In 1 Malaysia, there is 1 law! 1 law for all Malaysians; 1 law for all Parties! Let the IGP, the AG, the Judges know that there is “1 law ” for all; no double standards, please!
Where are MCA and MIC?
Presumably scare 🙁 of the word U.M.N.O for it stands for U Must Not Object to what UMNO do in all aspects! i.e. Politic tyranny….Education Policy…. wealth distribution inequality…. corruption in government offices……..Brain Drain…………….low cost house distribution…. Scholarship favoritism……..~ ~ ~ ~ and never ending list ~ ~
The MCA and MIC probably has been forewarned by UMNO in Hokkian dialect not to voice any objection to the Banner issue as well as the claim that according to Umno’s vice president DSAH “in my opinion, the failure is due to non-Malays not doing their part in helping the Malays achieve 30% quota.”
It is evident therefore that MCA and MIC are there to serve and promote the aspiration and interest of UMNO since 1957.
Why not? MCA’s and MIC’s politicians have more to loss if they are not conformist.
Still remember previous MCA chief who brought up PKFZ issues? where is he now?
UMNO is unable to distinguish party/nation rights
they already violated DBKL by laws and yet Your Obedient Servant is still muddled in the colonial mindset to the Tuan took no action
sign of desperation by UMNO (No BN)
nice to see the tit for tat. The Speaker also played his expected role.
Small episode but it just show signs of desperation in UMNO’s part
Umno bigots think they own Putrajaya and the country. We tell them that the PEOPLE own Putrajaya and the country. Umno morons are living in their own warped world.