GEORGE TOWN: The question on the sovereignty of Penang has led to a heated argument between Pakatan Harapan assemblymen and a lone Opposition member from PAS.
Penaga assemblyman Yusni Mat Piah was taken to task for not defending Penang by Muhammad Faiz Fadzil , who stood up to debate on the issue.
A last-minute motion to censure Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor was tabled at the state assembly yesterday by Lim Guan Eng who said the Mentri Besar had challenged Penang by saying the state is on lease to Kedah.Yusni, who defended Muhammad Sanusi, said the people of Kedah backed their Mentri Besar.
“I am a die-hard Penangite and have lived here for the past 60 years, and history should be left in the past as this is a sovereign state,” he added.“If you ask me, it is much ado about nothing, but since it was brought to the House, a stand should be taken on the issue.
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