Dewan Negara president Rais Yatim has suggested that a code of ethics for elected representatives be introduced to MPs and assemblypersons to make them respected and exemplary leaders.

In his writing in the Journal of the Malaysian Parliament entitled "Etika legislatif untuk wakil rakyat" (Legislative ethics for elected representatives), he said the code of ethics was also important to "control" and "discipline" elected representatives when taking part in debate sessions.

Rais (above) said since Parliament is a place where the country's leaders are...