KUALA LUMPUR: A motion filed by Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim to debate the rising price of imported rice and goods has been rejected, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor, in reading out a letter by Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, said the motion was rejected as it was not listed under proceedings in the current six-day special sitting.
“Is this clear? I have been made to understand that the responsible ministries have received 55 queries from MPs on this matter.This came after Shahidan questioned whether his motion on the rising price of rice and goods was accepted by the Speaker. Shahidan later said such an issue should not need further consideration as the price of goods is constantly increasing.Hulu Langat MP Mohd Sany Hamzan later interjected, with Ramli issuing a first warning to Mohd Sany for not standing when speaking in the hall.
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