I would like to comment further on the letter written by Jimmy Wong ('Debate on scandal disallowed, lewd remarks OK', Dec. 12). About two months ago I wrote about how most Malaysian MPs who, if they happen to appear in Parliament sessions, seem to lack a sense of priority in discussion of issues that are really important in nation building ('Gov't has priorities all wrong', Nov 1).

In that letter I remember saying that oftentimes Parliament sessions here are quite a joke, but I also remember that malaysiakini omitted that from my letter.

Well, after the latest incident with the de facto law minister's lewd remarks, I believe my point about Parliament sessions being a joke is valid.

There have been many such incidents in the past where some male government MPs have made remarks in response to opposition MPs' questions, especially those coming from the opposite sex, that smack of sexism, arrogance, condescension, evasion, ignorance, idiocy and most certainly can be termed as ' kurang ajar ' (rude).

One gets the feeling that some government MPs think Parliament sessions are a time for opportunities to insult opposition MPs who try to represent their constituencies responsibly by raising matters of concern that not only impact the rakyat in their daily lives but may also tarnish Malaysia's image.

I question the seriousness of some government MPs in trying to improve the rakyat 's livelihood in their constituencies when many times one hears of the seemingly brainless chorus of support for their colleagues in attempts to brush off opposition MPs' questions on important issues.

Is it surprising that there are so many ills in the country, though some of them do not require much thinking to resolve?

The latest incident in Parliament leaves another sour taste in the mouths of the Malaysian public. All the government speeches, road-shows, campaigns and programmes to create a more civil and professional Malaysian society are not exemplified by the many so-called leaders of the country. This negates the efforts and work of the sincere and hardworking ones.

I think I have the support of the public at large when I say a majority of government MPs are doing much less than what they can and should for the betterment of their constituencies.

Until they do and unless they realise there is a need to change their attitude and behaviour in Parliament, some of the so-called leaders have no right to tell others how to behave.

And as for the de facto law minister, his credibility - in my books - is a big fat zero.