Will Anti-Hopping Laws Reshape Malaysian Politics? with Dato Saifuddin Abdullah | Episode 28

In this episode, we interviewed Dato Saifuddin Abdullah, the Member of Parliament for Indera Mahkota. We discuss key topics including the Anti-Hopping Law, corruption, and political and institutional reforms. Additionally, we delve into the background of Dato Saifuddin to understand his perspectives and contributions to these critical issues.
00:00 - Welcome back !
02:20 - Dato Saiffudin basketball life
03:00 - What make Dato Saifuddin choose basketball as hobby
08:24 - How has it affected dato’s ability to function as a member of parliament?
09:08 - There are no allocation given
15:30 - Government system
18:30 - Politic in malaysia tend to be very adversarial
36:00 - Anti hopping constitution amendment
40:00 - Should Bersatu take responsibility?
42:30 - The spirit of Anti-Hopping amendment
48:00 - Replacing Sedition Act?
55:38 - Ending
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[@BenL1242]

The sarcasm play by Dr OKM to invite a person who hopped to talk about anti hopping law

[@eg50000]

Exactly. Basically the champion of hopping if he join the Olympics.

[@michellewang1456]

Then why pH accepted bersatu MPs and ADUN who hopped? Don't be double triple standard lah

[@michellewang1456]

​@@eg50000There are 7 to 8 hopping champions in the unity govt now, what say you?

[@zymerth2099]

The 7 or 8 did not join the government. They showed support. Its different.

[@premavathymammen8468]

Two wrongs do not make a right. Speaking for myself here, whether it’s the Madani government or the former “Sheraton” government whereby the guest was a minister, the government loses credibility once even if it were to accept these renegades support leave alone accepting them. It’s an utter insult to the rakyat’s intelligence. And humiliates the democratic process of the nation, one that we take pride in. Do we look like idiots to these politicians??? 😡

[@rodneyong5668]

Politicians are just actors and actresses. Trust them? Remember, action is louder than words. Why are they in politics? The bottom line is a fat pension.

[@yvvonelee5026]

nope, side lines are fatter than fat pension.

[@meiyansoh7507]

Had mistaken him to be a loyalist of PH , as such his betrayal came as quite a shock to me!! Whatever he says now I take it with a pinch of salt!!

[@skip2malou88]

not just him but everyone , take it with a punch of salt. to be honest i appreciate this session to get to know our 'enemies'

[@michellewang1456]

pH betrayed those who wanted to defeat Umno/bn, they are traitors too!!

[@user-uw1br3cr8d]

This MP gives the impression to support poiicy making for the good of the Nation as a whole and not myopic or adverserial. We need more MPs like him in Parliament for better governance and good of the country. He speaks well and articulates his thoughts across ,smoothly.

[@MRmeor]

Already put him on the back burner ! Glad that he is no longer a minister.

[@EdwardOhh]

Saifuddin was instrumental in the Sheraton move, quitting PKR and joining Bersatu. He is one of the political frogs which the anti hopping law needs to tackle !

[@cbo9683]

He says the right things but his action in Sheraton move shows that he cannot be trusted. Trust is the most important for us the voters

[@michellewang1456]

Then you shouldn't trust pH too, they betrayed the voters for sleeping with Umno!!

[@meychoonho3217]

I use to respect him...but not until the Shreton move 😅

[@gkr7019]

A traitor is always a traitor. Nothing he says amounts to anything whether he can speak well or otherwise. Sorry to say.

[@chuageokseng2168]

A politician with frog-mentality taking away 2 loads of money in his hands smiling all the way to his bank.

[@twist09able]

agree

[@gkr7019]

I think instead of a 2 seater sofa it is better to have 2 single sofa cos it is uncomfortable having to sit side ways to look at your guests. Just my take.

[@hyzeinkem7536]

Good point!

[@Kaizer177]

Respected him, and shock when He switch . No permanent friends nor enemy . But it the principle ! However thank you for you public service indeed

[@ckwaisang]

Kindly ask Dato which party he will join next

[@Humorousguy64]

The way he speaks very clear and honest type ...not many with mindset like him ...

[@eg50000]

I like how politician can sound so hypocritically professional when they talk in podcast, in public, in parliament.. Can’t they just be themselves and real?

[@DanielleFung]

Chameleon being chameleon is being themselves

[@vivakul21]

Nothing wrong to get anyone to be his guest. Don’t want to only hear one sided opinion

[@kcchiok]

it is always nice to see podcast with multi races sharing opinions! kudos! well done! Dato Saifuddin Abdullah is really good politician! and the English is really awesome!

[@JST88x]

A traitor calling for an equal allocation policy but participated in the treasonous Sheraton move! This man has no shame

[@michellewang1456]

Isn't equal allocation was something fought by pH for decades when they were in the opposition? Don't be double standard lah

[@JST88x]

@@michellewang1456 in politics, look at the grand scheme of things. Do you want to strengthen a religious based party to come drag our nation down one day? I don't mind the unit gov playing dirty to keep those troublemakers away. This is a controversial opinion and I am a believer that fairness should be deployed cautiously. If the opponent will play nice for the nation when they are in power, then equal allocation must be given. However, we both know that the current opposition will destroy this nation if they come into power on their own.

[@JST88x]

@@michellewang1456 just to add a little bit on why I think it's ok to not uphold the equal allocation now. It is something like every parent knows that their kids should not stuff themselves with too much sweets and would have to intervene and not give in to the demand of the kids irrespective of how much tantrum they throw. This is similar to the equal allocation policy. I don't think our opposition is capable of deploying our hard earn tax money strategically and in this case it is better for the current gov to carry out developments in their constituencies.

[@alvinhou9106]

No cake for him so hop loh

[@jowong9596]

Good discussion

[@jessicalimbh]

OKM is a good host, presenting bold and relevant questions.

[@nabilsyed6920]

Spirit of law pulak, time lompat x pikir spirit pulak haha

[@Humorousguy64]

I suggest your pocast seats can change to single seat type ..looks uncomfortable for both to turn head...neck will feel sore for guest maybe .. just for suggestion

[@WeiliAw]

Just a suggestion: Any chance to make Are We Ok available on podcast platforms?

[@ck51250]

In politics, there is no such thing as "spirit of the political culture".

[@AIisMyBff]

#truth #flipflopnation 😂😂😂 I enjoyed this episode.

[@wewatchyou9400]

Dia ni sendiri original katak .nahaya utk sama org mcm ni terutama dlm politik.appatha lagi rakan.

[@aarond8]

I miss peter.. Peter would have ask why he jump

[@bk1571]

OKM only brave enough to question DAP but dare not ask this🐸.

[@ck51250]

Funny OKM invite a turncoat and expect him to give us credible answers on your questions. A frog is ultimately against public policy.

[@normantan7796]

Eating too much frog legs. This is another national dish.😂😂😂

[@chuageokseng2168]

We have frog porridge meal available in town.

[@normantan7796]

@@chuageokseng2168 halal or not ?

[@gwloo]

The Malays are naturals in sports, during my time, we always had great rivalries with the teams from sekolah menengah sains in soccer, rugby even cricket!

[@ivsh7963]

This guy has no principle. He said he’s for good cause but he’s for himself.

[@michellewang1456]

Tell me who is not for themselves?

[@mimikolomamu]

This guy is a great example of SEMBANG.

[@DarrenPangKS]

OKM, ask him "Why You JumP?"

[@twist09able]

😂

[@alvinhou9106]

Wayang he dont ask la

[@BikinManga]

very insightful. but I'm sure lots of people have bone to pick with Saiffudin lol. But for OKM this is very commendable to invite opposition.

[@sukorcheembi1349]

Which political party is responsible for all the problems we has now.

[@Optimus19]

Speaker can say that these 6 MPs didn't go against bersatu Constitution when they supported pmx. Now that it has been amended, what happens? His concern that our politics moving to the right is very true and should worry all of us

[@sukorcheembi1349]

With the current opposition stint and behaviour, do they deserve allocations? they not helping the current goverment in making the country a better place

[@JimmyChao273]

Dato Saifuddin please retire and do what you love in NGOs or certain policies. rakyat dont need frogs in politics

[@chuageokseng2168]

Frog® politician definitely not a kangaroo breed of Australia.

[@michellewang1456]

But you are ok when frogs in unity now?

[@AbuBakarBinOthman-gx9gy]

The pot calling the kettle black

[@jaydennny]

No offense, by looking at this MP's size, I suggest he is living comfortably.

[@user-db9ek1ie8f]

How a party like PAS is going to run a multi cultural country like Malaysia? that's my question

[@SamsungA-ww1kr]

Mr Ong, why u invite a sheraton move "member" to talk about anti hopping law??? No credibility

[@snowbite8281]

Supaya Kita paham skit tuturacara & skill & kepetah@n EQ

[@alexchew1945]

38:22 asking a hopper

[@chuageokseng2168]

Grass hopper or frog hopper ?

[@kimwong874]

Dr OKM, can you please allow your guest to complete his sentence. Do respect that everyone's speed and style of talking is different. You kept trying to end your guest's sentences and that is a perception of being an impatient person.

[@user-vb9yz8ho6u]

Katak Besar..Lompatan jauh😂😂

[@loziaffm6977]

“ Hopping “ - 🐸 - “ flip-flop “

[@tpkaizome]

You missed the opportunity to ask him the 2 most important questions: 1. Why did you hop? 2. And why did you do it not once, but twice? (UMNO to PH, then PH to PN) It's the very people like these that are making the youth turn away from politics due to disgust, me being one of them

[@gkr7019]

Ever heard about the snake story?

[@bk1571]

OKM only brave to question DAP but not this 🐸.

[@user-zr6rb4mb7n]

Shameless frog

[@tonyteh]

Why interview the backstabbing Sheraton frog?

[@waihongkoh509]

You get a katak to comment on 'Flip Flop'???😂

[@thesage6996]

OKM hates Rafizi bcos he is lansi but got backbone. OKM loves Saifuddin bcos he is not lansi but no backbone. I am beginning to question OKM judgement of characters.

[@bk1571]

Since he lost in DAP cc election he not the person used to be...☹️☹️☹️

[@REX4340]

Much better without mr money👍👍

[@Zz-lz7sf]

More co-curriculum weighting for university entry??? Let more half past six students into uni? Jeez Louise does this guy want to destroy our public universities even faster

[@mkqamari6818]

Very ideal and impartial answers from YB. 👍

[@seminky5341]

A katak who wears flip floo

[@timrealestatemalaysia8864]

Our school education is poor because we have politicians making policies instead of real industry experts. Pathetic.

[@skanthaadsigns]

Bro, with due Respect - the Ringgit started Depreciating just before 1973. as a result, the whole economy structure is a slo-mo Titanic sinking wreck (since PM2). In just over 2 years with Madani govt, doe anybody think it the current govt can just Remedy it with soma many "Special-Interest entities involved? 50 over years bro - PMX needs min 3 Terms to turn this country economically around, leave alone Education, etc. If the RM value was left as it was with PM1 RM1=SGD1=Brunai1), today Malaysia would be a different Era - and people have to answer to this. Now, interviewing this yBee was part of the Govt that broke all Previous Govt Deficit Record - 500Billion naik in 2 years - how can he comment on turning Malaysia around by Madani Govt when pulling us more in Debt?

[@user-to2nd9hs2w]

Former katak 😂😂😂

[@user-zr6rb4mb7n]

Dishonest to d core

[@user-zr6rb4mb7n]

Self serving rogue

[@JST88x]

I highly suspect this man is invited to showcase his joke rather than his wisdom. 1) Spirit. The spirit of election is not to pull a Sheraton move in the first place but he did it. So, this man is least qualified to talk about the spirit of things. 2) Moving to the right. Come on, your partner in bed, your taiko - PAS is the definition of right wing politics. There can never be a more right wing party than this version of PAS. Day in day out talk about race and religion and insinuating that minorities in Malaysia have no right to exist. Malaysia would be in a better place by having the unity gov pretending to move to the right to continue to win elections but in practice is pragmatic overall, than having PN whom is actually at the right ans has no qualms about centrality. 3) Portfolio. What kind of ministerial quality has PN ever tried to demonstrate? When it comes to education, automatically question the right of SJK and SMJK. When it comes to faith, blatant disregard for others. Remember PAS MP calling for primary non Muslim students to fast. When it comes to national loyalty and corruption, PAS MP always question the loyalty of minorites and blatantly calling minorities animal/born to be corrupt. The list is endless.

[@jasonyap2284]

Hahahaha Although I am not fan of him joining Bersatu, but he is the only one who support the previous practice of respecting parental choice for DLP in English, where are all the DAP, MCA, PKR, Amanah Leaders?

[@edwardramba6101]

oh...that fella is a frog himself big time. Does he has that moral standing to talk about anti Party hopping!!!

[@kevintan4321]

Wasting time to listen to him

[@bransonlam9896]

He has no right to talk about anti hoping when he is the frog. Bersatu created the loophole for their own MP. Now blame those frog mp. What a shame.

[@erdferd65]

33 mths PN GOV is a complete failure !! Bullshit

[@matikatak6570]

Inviting a betrayer? Okm mana otak ko? Hati ko sudah dibeli sakau tua ke? Ypu gonna be Sakau Saddiq 2.0?😂😂

[@danielyee9159]

The worst government ever in the history of Malaysia that is KERAJAAN PERPADUAN MADANI ANWAR IBRAHIM.

[@kamarbasah8209]

Dia ini mamat kaki khainat tak boleh pakai,,

[@bk1571]

never ever trust a 🐸

[@chankengwoh9049]

Another irrelevant program.What an interview.No standard.

[@bk1571]

Don't expect any standard from a 🐸...saw this 🐸 face immediately switched off this podcast.

[@Reno-si9lw]

Bila masuk Kristian?

[@ohbama1008]

MP Katak😢

[@user-zr6rb4mb7n]

Shameless frog