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The Star
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim's remarks
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat briefly erupted in chaos on Monday when Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) remarked that some lawmakers behaved as if they had just come out of a pen (terlepas kandang). The remarks drew a reaction from a government backbencher who believed they were directed towards him. "Someone has been causing disruptions as if they have just come out of a pen (terlepas kandang)," Shahidan said during his debate on the United States reciprocal tariffs in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (May 5). Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) claimed the remarks were aimed at him. Sany cited Standing Order 36(6), which prohibits MPs from making defamatory statements towards other lawmakers. "He mentioned a pen (kandang). And it was directed to Hulu Langat. Pens are for animals," Sany said before going on a tirade against Shahidan. "Speaker, I want him to retract. This is rude," he added. A shouting match erupted between the two MPs even after their microphones were turned off. Shahidan said he did not direct the remarks to Sany, although Sany insisted that he had mentioned him. Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, who was presiding over the meeting, said she would have to check the Hansard to see if Shahidan had indeed made the remarks, before allowing proceedings of the House to carry on.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'Terlepas kandang' remark leads to verbal clash in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: Tempers flared in the Lower House today after an opposition member of parliament made a comment about the behaviour of a government lawmaker. The exchange began when Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), during his debate on the United States (US) reciprocal tariffs, claimed that Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) had disrupted his debate and behaved erratically. He also described Sany as an individual who is difficult to control, using the phrase 'terlepas kandang'. This led to a sharp rebuttal from Sany, who raised Standing Order 36(6), which prohibits MPs from making defamatory statements about other members. Sany argued that Shahidan's comments, specifically using the term 'kandang', were an insult. "A member (of the House) should not make malicious statements about another member. He (Shahidan) mentioned cage (kandang), referring to Hulu Langat. "I ask him to retract it. This is disrespectful, rude," he said. In response, Shahidan continued with his debate, asserting that he had not specifically targeted any individual. However, the exchange became increasingly heated, with both MPs engaging in a war of words. The exchange was then stopped by Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, who asked Shahidan to continue his debate session. She also told Sany that the Hansard will be checked for accuracy.
