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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Speaker to decide Monday on MP's alleged 'fight' challenge
KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul is expected to announce his decision on Monday regarding the incident in which a member of parliament allegedly challenged another to a fight outside Parliament. "I have instructed all relevant parliamentary units, including those responsible for video and audio recordings, to gather evidence related to the incident. "If there is proof of such conduct and an attempt to physically attack, I will take strict action. "When physical actions are attempted, it crosses the red line. I do not want to accuse anyone, but I have ordered a full investigation, and a decision will be announced on Monday," he said. The incident allegedly occurred yesterday during the Dewan Rakyat debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan which devolved into a shouting match when an opposition MP called RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) a "kafir harbi" (a term referring to non-believers seen as being against Islam). The uproar began when Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim (PN-Pendang) accused the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) of failing to deliver aid. Later, several videos went viral showing Awang making gestures suggesting a challenge to "fight" outside the Dewan Rakyat. Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong called for firm action against Awang. "It was broadcast worldwide — everyone saw what happened in the Dewan Rakyat. When we talk about bullying, it must be taken seriously. "Yesterday, Pendang wanted to fight another MP. This is an example of behavior that should never happen," he said.
The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Heated debate over 13MP housing budget
A WAR of words broke out between Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and RSN Rayer regarding the housing budget for the Indian community under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Baru) questioned why there was none allocated for the Indian community, particularly estate workers without homes, under the plan. 'And since there is a master plan for Chinese new villages, I also want to ask why there is no master plan for the development of the Indian community, especially for the plantation workers, who we know do not have their own houses,' he said. Rayer (PH-Jelutong) stood up to interject, saying that Takiyuddin was factually wrong about the allocations for the Indian community. He then cited the Standing Orders against Takiyuddin for allegedly trying to mislead Parliament. Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar), who was standing in to chair the proceedings, reminded Rayer to respect the Standing Orders and to allow Takiyuddin to explain his remarks. Rayer then accused Takiyuddin of ignoring allocations in the 13MP, stating that funds would be provided to repair dilapidated homes for the Indian community. Takiyuddin denied Rayer's accusation, repeatedly saying: 'I never said that ... listen properly.' Takiyuddin said he had inquired about a development plan for the Indian community, particularly for estate workers without homes. Earlier, another commotion broke out when Rayer expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of action against Datuk Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang), who raised racial issues while linking them to the May 13, 1969 racial riots during the 13MP debate session last week. Awang then stood up to say that he had yet to receive the letter submitted by Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul regarding the matter. However, Johari said he would make a ruling after receiving a written explanation from Awang over the matter.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Takiyuddin, Rayer clash in Parliament over Indian community housing budget
KUALA LUMPUR: A war of words broke out in the Dewan Rakyat between Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan and RSN Rayer regarding the housing budget for the Indian community under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Takiyuddin (PN-Kota Baru) questioned why there was none for the Indian community, particularly estate workers without homes under the 13MP. "And since there is a master plan for Chinese New Villages, I also want to ask why there is no master plan for the development of the Indian community, especially for the plantation workers, who we know do not have their own houses," he said while debating the 13MP, in parliament Tuesday (Aug 12). This irked Rayer (PH-Jelutong), who then stood up to interject, saying that he was factually wrong about the allocations for the Indian community. Rayer then cited Standing Orders against Takiyuddin for allegedly trying to mislead the Parliament. Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah, who was standing in to chair the proceedings, reminded Rayer to respect the standing orders and to allow Takiyuddin to explain his remarks. Rayer then accused Takiyuddin of ignoring allocations in the 13MP after the Chinese New Village provision, stating that funds would be provided to repair dilapidated homes for the Indian community. Takiyuddin denied such accusation, repeatedly saying: "I never said that… listen properly." Takiyuddin clarified that he had inquired about a development plan for the Indian community, particularly for estate workers without homes. Earlier, another commotion broke out when Rayer expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of action taken against Datuk Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang), who raised racial issues while linking them to the May 13, 1969 racial riots during the RMK13 debate session last week. The situation became more chaotic when Awang also stood up to inform that he had not yet received the letter submitted by the Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul, regarding the matter. However, Johari said that he would make a ruling after receiving a written explanation from Awang over the matter.
