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The Star
6 days 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.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Takiyuddin and Rayer trade barbs during 13MP debate
KUALA LUMPUR: Tempers flared in the Dewan Rakyat today as Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Baru) and R.S.N. Rayer (PH-Jelutong) exchanged heated words during the 13th Malaysia Plan debate. Takiyuddin had sought clarification from the government on strengthening the socio-economic status of Chinese new villages. He questioned the justification for the master plan and asked why there was none for the Indian community, particularly estate workers without homes. He was interjected by Rayer, who claimed Takiyuddin's statement was wrong and insisted there were allocations to build houses for the Indian community. Rayer had sought to invoke standing orders against Takiyuddin for misleading the Lower House. Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah, who was standing in to chair the proceedings, reminded Rayer to respect the standing orders and to allow Takiyuddin to finish before raising a point of order. Takiyuddin then remarked that Rayer "would be silent in court". This prompted Rayer to challenge him to meet in court, saying: "If you're brave, meet me in court. I will teach you, Kota Baru." Rayer then accused Takiyuddin of ignoring allocations in the 13MP text read by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that, after the Chinese new village provision, funds would be provided to repair dilapidated homes for the Indian community. "You shut up, you misled the Lower House. Don't use the Lower House to mislead the public. You are a lawyer — have some dignity." Takiyuddin denied the accusation, repeatedly saying: "I never said that… listen properly." Takiyuddin clarified that he had asked about a development plan for the Indian community, especially estate workers without homes. Another shouting match ensued, prompting Sahar to intervene by muting the microphones and calling for order. Shahar said he had reviewed the exchange and found no issue with Takiyuddin's debate that led to Rayer's contention. "I think I understand what Jelutong has raised. Jelutong, I was here observing and taking notes (on what Kota Baru said), and there was nothing in what you raised just now," he said.
