Datuk Ibrahim Ali who became sole independent Member of Parliament (MP) in March 2008 believes that independent members can ‘sting’ and decide the outcome in Dewan Rakyat.
The role played by independent members has caught the public attention with the addition of three from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) who quit to become independent MPs.
Ibrahim, the MP for Pasir Mas said as independent members, they could make decisions on their own without being tied to any political parties. “As such, we can voice more freely and speak from the heart for the good of the people and country,” he told Bernama here today.
He was commenting on the resignation of PKR MPs Datuk Seri Zahrain Hashim (Bayan Baru), Tan Tee Beng (Nibong Tebal) and Mohsin Fadzli Samsuri (Bagan Serai) to become independent MPs.
The important role of independent MPs surfaced when Ibrahim was blamed for not backing Dr Tan Seng Giaw’s (DAP) failed bid for the post of Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker in April 2008.
Ibrahim’s name also came up in June 2008 during the incident of block voting to approve the Supplementary Supply Bill (2007) 2008. Barisan Nasional (BN) prevailed with 92 votes against 60 for the opposition and one abstention, again all eyes were trained on Ibrahim.
Ibrahim said independent MPs could also decide on the party that should get a two third majority in parliament by throwing support behind the party of their choice. “BN is only short of seven seats (presuming that the four independents are for BN) and if 10 more PKR MPs quit, then there is possibility that BN will regain two third majority in Dewan Rakyat,” he said.
“I will not be lonely anymore now that there are several independents,” Ibrahim said when commenting a statement by Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim that a block of independent MPs would not become reality. “Anything can happen in politics,” Ibrahim said.
He also slammed Khalid for saying that he would not be able to cooperate with Tan Tee Beng. “How does Khalid know what’s in my heart? PKR likes to jump to conclusion. It should not be that way (non-cooperation with Tan). I have always been misunderstood.”
Ibrahim refuted claims that independent MPs are easily swayed adding it is only a perception. “In making political decisions, independents and those from political parties are the same. All have their own interest in mind.”
The vocal MP said although he is an independent, as a politician, he could not discount joining political parties in future.
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When $$ beckons, people like you can sting or sell out anyone. GE13, we will see how you sting.
Sting from venomous MPs are fatal to our next generation! They are not using their position to safeguard the country's future but to destroy it for own gains.
Ibrahim Ali & his PERKASA are popular with racism. He is not fighting for Malay rights, instead he's always provoking the Malays to hate other races in our "1 Malaysia" & still, the "1 Malaysia" chief En.Najib just keeps his mouth shut when this PERKASA frog runs any racist campaign. This frog is no longer "laku" in Kelantan & in the view of other races. Crazy frog.
What was your achivements over the years as an independent MP since you betrayed PAS ?
I could only see your racial sentiments of hate and fear that could cause misunderstanding and could even trigger a civil war .
you are no independent you depend on umno and your fight for Ketuanaan Malayu is for Political mileage and fame When will you stop your arrogant ways for power ?
you are umno's tool for segregation and instigation you are sick.... Ibrahim Ali !!!
Be a good Malaysian instead not an independent MP you can never benefit the public at all !!!
who do you intend to STING !!!
To all Rakyat,
Please stay together and kick out all this BEGGAR's out in GE13 and any by-election. The real power is in our Rakyat hands and please ensure the corrupted gang are out of office.
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