The People’s Parliament first launched the ‘Get to know your MP’ initiative.
We then progressed to the ‘Get an MP’ initiative.
Both these efforts were about bringing like-minded people together, to enable us to make informed choices about who we choose as our representatives in the state assemblies and in Parliament and to try and restore political power to the people.
I will not pretend that every group has been a success. Where it has not taken off as well as I had hoped, it was not for want of trying.
I, however, remain undaunted. I am still the optimist.
Last night, I made this pledge and promise when I spoke at the ceramah at Section 5/44,PJ and USJ3A.
I now make the same pledge and promise to you.
For every Barisan Rakyat candidate that is successfully voted into Parliament or a state assembly, I will put in place an initiative to set up for that constituency a ‘Representative Watch Committee’ (RWC).
The function of the RWC would be to work closely with the elected representative and to report back to the constituents, at least on a quarterly basis. The representative is expected to keep the RWC informed of policy that is being formulated or discussed ad impending legislation. In turn, the RWC serves as a conduit pipe to channel to the elected representative matter of concern of the voters.
People, like a lot of the other initiatives started through this blog, this idea is not cast in stone. That means I am open to receive your ideas on how best to take this initiative forward.
Like a lot of the other initiatives as well, it will not work without your involvement. I merely initiate. Your participation gives it life.
The PJUgetanMP initiative is one such instance.
It’s your call.
The People's Parliament 
Samuel Goh Kim Eng
March 6, 2008
Representative Watch Committee
May you really carry out your duty
Not merely to hit the ball off the tee
And then to retire over a cup of hot tea
(C) Samuel Goh Kim Eng – 060308
http://MotivationInMotion.blogspot.com
http://msi.Rocky101.com
Thur. 6th Mar. 2008.
cy
March 6, 2008
http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/daftarbi.asp
try using your ic no
try using the following IC numbers: 890211050014, 961022505236,971219750079, 991230710156,991025740081
what do you think?
ycg
March 6, 2008
guys i think you should know this, chegubard’s challenge to KJ for a debate have been accepted!
http://www.umno-reform.com
Mosesfoo
March 6, 2008
Haris
This is a right step for the rakyat to reclaim their share to the good governance of this country.
As some of you has put it before, this initiative is for the long haul and does not stop with this election.
SV Singam
March 6, 2008
I was fascinated to learn that there is an anti Khairy group within UMNO Rembau. Considering the amount of dissension within UMNO ranks, maybe they’ll do the job for us by self-destructing.
farida
March 6, 2008
Haris,
I agree totally with your suggestion : “For every Barisan Rakyat candidate that is successfully voted into Parliament or a state assembly, I will put in place an initiative to set up for that constituency a ‘Representative Watch Committee’ (RWC).”
Can we go further? Even if the BR candidate is not successful, we must put in place a Barisan Rakyat Representative Watch Committee to ‘special branch’ the BN MP or state assemblyman. And we bring back information to the rakyat about their choice. And we will do this with integrity, accountability and forthrightness.
Paul Warren
March 6, 2008
I like the idea Haris. It is great and it is constructive. To begin with may I suggest that a job spec is laid out for them that is elaborate enough to set out for the elected representative his/her kpi measures and yet concise enough not to be cumbersome. There are job specs for politicians that you will find on the net that can be used. One thing that you will not find is any consideration given for clean clear drains, rubbish collection, street lights or paved roads.
farida
March 6, 2008
Lest we forget, we are still in the 50th year of our independence. It ends on 30th August and on 31st August 2008, we step into the next 50 years of our nation’s life.
What is going on right now are the birth pangs, the travails and heart-cries of a new nationhood trying to shed its past, struggling to break free of a 50-year cocoon that must not hold it in.
There is a metamorphosis going on in this society. And more and more it ceases to be subtle. Nore and more it makes its presence seen and heard.
Because the incumbents are so wrapped up in themselves, they are unable to hear and to see the transforming landscape of the mind and heart of Malaysia.
What is breaking forth in our country?
It is the Voice of the once-Voiceless.
It is the ‘Daringness’ of the Dreamer.
It is the Fruitfulness of the Forthright.
It is the Rise of the Rakyat.
independent political observer
March 6, 2008
Is there a Conspiracy from Within UMNO to Topple Abdullah?
Find out…….
http://my12thelection.wordpress.com/
goldenscreen
March 7, 2008
NEWSFLASH: Penang rally draws 30,000
George Town, March 6, 9 pm — The Democratic Action Party rally in Penang — which is going on right now — has drawn more than 30,000 people, by conservative estimates.
Police sources had earlier told The Malaysian Insider that a crowd of “easily 15,000″ could be expected tonight at the Han Chiang school field here, the second-last night ceramahs can be held before Saturday’s polling. However, the crowds in Penang have just kept swelling in numbers, leaving even a veteran political observer to describe it as “amazing”.
There are frequent cries of “Just change it” in Hokkien.
The crowd is mainly Chinese, a mixed bag of young and old, with pockets of Malays and Indians. About a quarter of them are wearing red, as called upon by DAP party leaders to show its strength in numbers.
The speakers are DAP leaders Lim Kit Siang, his son and secretary-general of the party Lim Guan Eng and party veteran Karpal Singh. PKR’s only representative in Parliament until it was dissolved for these polls, Wan Azizah, the wife of Anwar Ibrahim, is also scheduled to speak. Anwar, who was in Singapore yesterday and believed to be in Kuala Lumpur tonight, is not able to make it for the rally.
There are 3 giant video screens, lending the air of a rock concert to the night, with a giant moving crane for the cameraman feeding the picture to the screens.
Pictures of the rally are expected to be posted on The Malaysian Insider late tonight.
Sharing
March 7, 2008
If we look into a more Rational or Fair Delineation of Constituency, such as that outlined in
http://malaysiavotes.com/wp/2008/03/06/redeeming-malaysian-elections/#more-243
1. The Constituency should be delineated according to existence of the Local Government with
number of seats according to population. Where the Candidates and Voters should be residents
accounted also by their place of work/study or paying assessment.
2. Job of State Representative is to monitor the Local Government
Job of MP was representative of State in the Federal Government. No. of Seats to be
proportional to the population or size of the State.
Therefore, the Representatives must be familiar with the Laws and Procedures of the Local
Governments as well as the Federal.
In a lot of countries, some Candidates are usually previous Government Officers, or, legal professionals.
In this respect, a Transparency and systematic Government is essential with Policy that allow Assemblyman or MP channels to be familiar with Governmental Operation will be necessary.
The main job the representative will be：
1. To see the government concerned to be working accordingly.
2. To serve as a bridge between Residents and Government if necessary
3. To see that necessary improvement can be done.
So, may be only those familiar with Rules and Regulations and Procedures can serve the “Watch Representative Committee.”
K.R.Pramila
March 7, 2008
I am staying in Taman Garing, Rawang. Last week our residents association had a meeting with the BN’s DUN candidate. It was a very short meeting. Our major concern was recent flash floods which caused so much of property damage and property depreciation. The main cause of these floods is known to everyone. A developer has cleared most of the hills and trees nearby for a new housing project called Emerald. According to an agreement the developer supposed to dig in 3 ponds nearby to so that these will act as water catchments, especially during heavy rains. But that remained only on the papers. The previous BN DUN was not so much of help. So this time, the residents want a commitment from the candidate in a written form saying that the problem will be solved within 6 months if he takes over. But candidate was very reluctant and not convincing. I suggested that we should even have a similar meeting with the opposition candidate.
Tonight we are going to have a short meeeting with Ms.Gan Pei Nei(PKR’s Dun candidate) to discuss the residents flood problem. It is scheduled at 7:30 at TAGRA (Taman Garing Residents Association) hall.
aiyomanaboleh
March 7, 2008
Very good idea Haris.
This will raise the political awareness of the people of Ulu Langat and Serdang.
SV Singam
March 10, 2008
Haris,
Has the process for the establishment of an RWC already been worked out or is it still in progress?
How can I help?
FYI my ADUN (Bachang) is from DAP. Previously also DAP.
The PKR candidate for parliament (Bkt Katil) was defeated again.