Timbalan Speaker minta Ahli Parlimen Kota Melaka hantar semula usul bahas jerebu

In a recent development at the Malaysian Parliament, Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor has requested Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) to resubmit his motion seeking discussion on the "jerebu" issue. This request comes after the initial motion was rejected by the Speaker's office. Ramli emphasized the importance of the "jerebu" problem, which affects people across the nation, and acknowledged its significance due to its impact on public health and education as schools remain closed.

The Deputy Speaker clarified that although he would agree to the Speaker's agreement, the motion was initially rejected because the relevant minister had already addressed the issue on Tuesday. He expressed his willingness to reconsider the decision due to the escalating concerns surrounding the "jerebu" situation. Khoo, who was recently elected, had previously stated that the issue requires a multi-ministerial approach, not just the Ministry of Rural and Natural Resources.

He explained that the "jerebu" issue is not solely the responsibility of the Ministry of Rural and Natural Resources but also involves other ministries, including Foreign Affairs. Khoo accused local companies of contributing to the Indonesian wildfires, which have led to the "jerebu" issue in Malaysia. Consequently, he wants relevant ministries to provide more detailed explanations and open up opportunities for MPs to discuss this crucial matter.