The current debate in relation to the integrity of the parliament and judiciary is really like - to coin a phrase - trying to write with a broken pencil, pointless.

As long as Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad rules, these institutions are really irrelevant. After all, these institutions are mere irritants to someone like Mahathir who is above the law of the land.

I have no doubt a handful of his victims and cronies are able to substantiate my point.