I would like to respond to Disappointed on his open letter to the Rocket's pilot. The question of the merger proposed by Mr Lim Kit Siang with Keadilan in my humble opinion is a move develop closer electoral ties with less three-cornered fights which ultimately result in a BN win (a clear example is Taiping; Mr Kayveas is one lucky man).

The merger would also help DAP gain electoral support among the Malays and at the same time help bolster Keadilan's flagging fortunes among the Chinese. It has been spelt clearly to Keadilan that ties with PAS have to be forever severed. But never has Lim said the DAP wanted to rejoin the BA, as claimed by Disappointed.

Nevertheless, the offer of a merger could possibly attract the Chinese members of Keadilan as well as moderates. If no olive branch is offered, thus we would see a continuous trend of three-cornered fights.

As a voter from Bukit Bendera, allow me also to I point out the ineffectiveness of the incumbent in highlighting issues of concern in parliament. Sure, glossy colour pullouts show the incumbent helping out in gotong-royongs, presenting computers to schools, and looking at clogged drains.

Dr. Tan Seng Giaw of Kepong is aptly right in the definition of an MP. It is to raise and protect the interests of the parliamentary constituents by debating laws to be passed in Parliament.

By this definition, the Bukit Bendera incumbent has failed in his duty. I have checked the Hansard. I rarely see any contribution by the incumbent MP for Bukit Bendera in debates.

Clearly, he must have other duties for example gotong royongs, clogged drains etc. Is this the hard work we require from our MP?