MPs lock horns over issue on M’sia-S’pore ties


THE Dewan Rakyat erupted into another shouting match when an MP accused another lawmaker of causing ties between Malaysia and Singapore to be strained.

RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) was speaking during the debate on Budget 2024 related to the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry when he asked whether the remarks of another MP on DAP leaders would cause problems in trade ties between Malaysia and Singapore.

Although Rayer did not name the MP, Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad (PN-Kepala Batas) stood up and demanded Rayer retract his comments.

“According to Standing Order 36 (6), an MP should not impute improper motives on any other member.

“I request that Jelutong withdraw his statement. I have given my statement (to the police) and there is no decision yet,” she said.

Rayer then told Siti Mastura to sit down and insisted that he did not mention her name.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Body found in river near Kuala Kangsar
Engineer files false police report to claim insurance
OK for Muslims to wish Christians 'Merry Christmas', says Jakim
Accident blocks Ipoh-Menora Tunnel route, causes 5km congestion
Man escapes after his luxury car catches fire on Bera-Mayam road
Penang to continue annual aid for Tamil vernacular school infrastructure, says CM
Lorry driver fined after tyre comes loose, hits car in Jerantut
CCTV footage shows missing teen visited boyfriend’s house
Policeman feared drowned near Teluk Intan, search underway
Senior citizens among four arrested for illegal gambling in Bagan Datuk

Others Also Read