Why was TH RCI report made public before special sitting, asks Takiyuddin
Opposition chief whip claims RCI reports must typically be tabled in Parliament before being made public.
PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan questioned the public release of the Tabung Haji royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report before a special sitting in Parliament. He argued that Parliament should allow for meaningful debate and policymaking, rather than being a platform for one-way explanations from ministers. The Perikatan Nasional leader claimed that RCI reports are typically tabled in Parliament before being made public under an embargo, but this was not the case for the TH RCI report, which was released during the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Takiyuddin emphasized the importance of debating an issue in Parliament to protect TH depositors and national financial integrity. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was absent from the special sitting due to a scheduled laparoscopic surgery, prompting the opposition to call for its postponement. However, Johari Abdul, the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, stated that the sitting would proceed as ministers were present to represent the Cabinet.
PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden expressed disappointment that no motions would be passed during the session, arguing that the opposition wanted a vote and decision on the government taking action.
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