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PETALING JAYA: As the political situation continues to heat up in various states, politicians are reminded to show decorum and a high level of ethics, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Social activist Dr. Chandra Muzaffar said it was inappropriate for politicians or elected representatives to resort to rude language, obscenity, or vulgarity whether in state assemblies, Parliament, or in their daily lives.
“It is unfortunate that this has happened, where the exchanges that depended on the obscenity line and where vulgar words were used.
“It is not a defining feature of our state assemblies and our August home,” he said.
The Melaka state assembly held a first chaotic meeting Tuesday, when elected representatives from both sides of the division exchanged heated words.
The uproar started around 9:45 a.m. when Datuk Seri Idris Harun (BN-Sungai Udang) made a motion to expel President Datuk Omar Jaafar arguing that Pakatan Harapan no longer has a majority.
Lawmakers later engaged in a war of words, including name calling.
Chandra said voters should condemn that behavior and take note of those involved in making the comments.
“They should hold assembly members accountable for their actions and when they come back to ask for support in the upcoming elections, they should not support them,” he said.
Dr. Jayum Jawan, a political analyst at Putra University in Malaysia, said the uproar was regrettable.
“It brought shame to the House and to the honorable members. The use of vulgar words cannot be justified in any situation, “he said.
He pointed out that such behavior was not accepted in any form of democracies.
“Integrity requires that such public officials submit their resignation to take responsibility for their unsavory behavior,” he said.
Datuk Noor Farida Ariffin, one of the G25 representatives, said that such political development did not bode well for the country.
“It is shameful that there has been so much fuss that the public would not expect our politicians and legislators to behave in such an uncivilized manner,” he said.
Moderation advocate Anas Zubedy said politicians should take a stand on that behavior.
“Is this what we want our political situation and the political culture we want to be?
If not, we must do something about it.
“If the month of fasting cannot prevent politicians from committing such action, it is time for all of us to reflect and reflect on the seriousness of the problem,” he said.
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