The Malaysian Parliament plays a pivotal role in the country's democratic system, as this is where elected representatives gather to debate, legislate and hold the government accountable.
However, recent years have witnessed quite alarming trends in the august House, with the glaring absenteeism of some MPs, some engaging in frivolous disputes and the use of un-Parliamentary words that lead to shouting matches. All these not only undermine the democratic process but also squander taxpayers' hard-earned money.
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