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There are now more protests and outrage against the sexist remarks by the 2 BN MPs. DAP lead by Lim Guan Eng and others submitted a memo to the Deputy Premier and Najib’s response:
“Up to Parliament to decide; I don’t want to pass judgment. They said it…. not to be taken seriously…. take it with a sense of humour... but people are making a BIG MEAL out of this issue”.
Watch the video Clip – Sack the 2 BN Sexist MPs” (1m 37s) on the Protest, Najib’s reply and Datuk Wong Kam Hoong, Deputy Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister dressing down of the 2 BN MPs in the Dewan Negara and pictures of Actual Parliament water leakages and other details at:
http://powerpresent.blogspot.com/2007/05/more-pics-leakages-in-parliament-furor.html

The PM and DPM just don't get it do they-just seeing this issue in terms of political expediency.

To me they are bigger issues here than just "the media playing up the issue".

We may like to take of another event, although this one happened outside of Parliament. Remember, that PhD MCA guy who said women could do things better squatting down and that he was more qualified than Teresa Kok? The women of Seputeh were furious at his chauvinistic attitude and in the end voted for Teresa to represent them. Let this be a lesson to these boneheads, morons, country bumpkins, empty vessels, etc.

Of course it is not a big concern to him, Just see what happens when it is directed to one of his family members? Will he keep quite and not make any judgement??????

Judging from de history, seem that same MP making same mistake. i wonder will they ever be put again for next erection especially for Jasin MP which created so much controvesy. If yes, & they win again, this show m'sian r choosing party then the personality..aiiii onli m'sia boleh

Looks like these type of comments are here to stay, unfortunately. MPs from both sides are guilty of stereotyping and shooting off insensitive statements that hurt others. Let's face it. We're all equally guilty of letting these morons run the show in parliament. How to rectify it? Chuck them out! Let them rant elsewhere till the cows come home. These people were brought up thinking it's alright to joke abt women/blonds/the weaker sex. If the MPs are reading this right now, you ought to be ashamed of yourself...ooops my mistake. You all have no shame left!

I am ashamed to have parlimentarians like those in the table irrespective of their race. No standard!

I am writing to reaffirm that we get what we voted for !
It is the mentality of such parliamentarians that underscores the members of the ruling party.
We did not vote for them to joke around on issues that have cost the rakyat Millions of Rinngit .Accountability is non existant away with the sort that rules our nation.I urge all that can think to vote wisely and teach these 'towering' politicians a lesson ...but sadly I don't see it happenning in my lifetime.

It is high time that the ladies in Malaysia use this opportunity to voice out dissatisfaction about sexual harasments and bring up instances of such degratory remarks and gender insensitive jokes not only in the Parliment but happening widespread.

It is time to come out of the closet and claim your right and equal place in the society. There is no need to hide in fear of tradition. Each of us can discern what is right and wrong, what is just and unjust. Just because a tradition is practiced long does not mean it is right. Women have been now educated to know that they need to be respected as much as men. This is the 21st century and if Malaysia still have practices that restrain women from being given equal chances in the society, such traditions need to be improved. Women can also make changes to these traditions and have a say besides men.

In America, there was an Afro-American with the name of Rosa Parks. On December 1, 1955, Parks was sitting on a bus in the front row of the section reserved for blacks. But when a white man got on, there were no more seats in the white section, so the bus driver told Parks to move back.

But Parks was convinced that to do so would be wrong—and she refused to get up. “Since I have always been a strong believer in God,” she says, “I knew that He was with me, and only He could get me through that next step.” Her courage later freed discrimination towards Afro-Americans in America decades later.

We as Malaysians need to have courage to stand up for what we believe in and not just live a passive life sheltered by the government, by governments Acts, by threats of ISA. We need to free ourselves from these chains that make our lives not worth living. If we do not believe in something, first discuss our disbelief with others and if after hearing from others, we can make a better decision.

If Rosa Parks did not choose to stand up for her rights and sue in the court, there will be less reasons for politicians to fight for her case. If Lina Joy did not choose to risk her life to stand for what she believes in, that Malaysians need to have freedom of religion, there will be no awareness and no avenue for politicians to lobby for change.

I look forward to the day, when the Prime Minister of Malaysia encourages full religious freedom and reminds everyone of the multiracial country and that all religions and race are equal in Malaysia. The Prime Minister would echo the words of Abraham Lincoln -

“…Let us discard all this quibbling about this man
and the other man–this race and that race and the
other race being inferior, and therefore they must be
placed in an inferior position…Let us discard all
these things, and unite as one people throughout this
land, until we shall once more stand up declaring that
all men are created equal.”
– Abraham Lincoln

Rosa Parks example stands true to all generations of women. Whenever there is injustice, the women can search deep inside her heart and know the right thing to do. Women in nature are more spiritual and stand for integrity. Thus, they genuinely seek change for the good of humankind and look at a broader picture selflessly. For whatever cause women fight for - it is a good cause.

Like Rosa Parks, she knows that laws and policies are made by man and can be changed and ammended. The laws we have in Malaysia today can be ammended in Parliment and approved by the Judiciary. It is up to us to lobby for change for a better Malaysia. Women should never be quiet anymore.

The time is ripe to unite all women as only when united, women support one another in courage for the selfless cause of improving humanity. If your husband has 3 wives and do not support you financially, speak up and ensure the current laws are standing for justice. If your husband divorces you and married another and the processes are in support for a breakdown of family life, we can make a change. Voice out. If we women do not get the same opportunities as men in leadership and asked to separate from men - for no good reason as though we are hideous or lower rank, we need to make changes.

The time is now. With blogs, lets communicate with one another and make a change to Malaysia. The solidarity of women can turn Malaysia around because our cause are genuine.

Women can fight against unequal right.
Women can fight against injustice.
Women can fight against corruption.
Women can fight against a system that is poor, inefficient and unsuitable for our children.
Women can fight for a better Malaysia with better opportunities for our children.

Let us not keep silent anymore. We have just seen the ugliness of how things can be and how we when united can demand change. Lets not stop at there.

The story of Rosa Parks should be brought up every day in Malaysia. [ DELETED ]