Chaos after speaker rejects debate on Petronas asset seizures

PARLIAMENT | Chaos broke out in the Dewan Rakyat today after a motion to debate the seizure of Petronas assets by the purported heirs of the Sulu sultanate was rejected.

Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun, in blocking the debate, cited sub judice rules which prevent the Lower House from debating matters in court.

MPs including Ramkarpal Singh (Pakatan Harapan-Bukit Gelugor) accused Azhar of conflict of interest, as the latter's brother...