Malaysia’s lower house of Parliament, the Dewan Rakyat, earlier today descended into a shouting match as multiple Members of Parliament (MP) called for a debate of the recent historic floods – the aftermath of which is still being felt in many states across the peninsular.
“This has affected thousands of victims. The relevant ministers should state the efforts being taken and what is in store for them (the victims),” said DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng.
“Some have taken refuge on their roofs, and this is happening in the Klang Valley, the most developed area in Malaysia.”
His calls for a parliamentary enquiry was echoed by other Opposition MPs – namely Amanah President Mohamad Sabu, vice-president Hanipa Maidin, and Jelutong MP RSN Rayer – reported Free Malaysia Today.
However, Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat Azhar Azizan…