Chronic MP no-shows a blow to democracy, say analysts


PETALING JAYA: Chronic absenteeism by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat reflects “weak commitment” to public duty and should be addressed with stricter rules to strengthen accountability and uphold the integrity of the democratic process, say analysts.

Such patterns, they added, have raised concerns about whether some MPs are fulfilling even the most basic expectations of their mandate.

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