Speaker rejects MP’s motion to debate Fifa sanctions
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has rejected a notice of motion filed by Kampar MP Chong Zhemin to debate Fifa’s findings, disclosed in its judgment disputing the Malaysian heritage of seven footballers in the Harimau Malaya national squad.
In a letter to the MP sighted by FMT, Johari said home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail had explained the issue during Question Time yesterday.
“Therefore, I am rejecting Yang Berhormat’s motion to the chamber, in accordance with Standing Order 18(7)(b),” he said.
According to Standing Order 18(7)(b), a speaker may refuse to allow any motion submitted to him if he is satisfied that the matter raised has been debated in the current session and that the relevant minister has provided clarification.
Saifuddin said that the naturalisation of the…
