Khairy's debate turns into a 'piggy' affair

sun2surf - [...] Khairy had declined to allow any MP to have the floor during his debate, giving the 30-minute time limit as his reason for doing so.

Matters heated up after Khairy accused the Opposition of fishing for votes in the general election when it promised to reduce fuel prices.

Karpal Singh (DAP-Bukit Gelugor) then called for Point-of-Order referring to Rule 36 of the Standing Orders and refused to divulge its provision until Khairy sat down.

"This is not a reading lesson," Karpal Singh explained, to which Khairy said there was no point to his Rule-of-Order and continued reading his speech, calling for a briefing to be organised so Petronas and the government can clarify about the monies and to clear any impression that there were funds that could be used to reduce the price of fuel.

At this point Nga Kor Ming (DAP-Taiping) was also refused to seek clarification as Khairy quipped: "What? You don’t understand? I’m not giving way, please sit down."

In his debate, he congratulated the government on its steps of reform to the administration, including the announcement of the Judicial Appointments Commission, the Malaysian Commission of Anti-Corruption, the government’s ability to maintain a low price of fuel as compared with other Asean countries.

"The Opposition alleged that BN leaders are arrogant and elite and ask us to look at ourselves. However, just two months after being called Yang Berhormat, who is arrogant in the house and brags that they will be in power of Putrajaya in a few months?

"Who is actually setting the democratic principles in the back seat by offering BN members a place in their party through the back door to shape the government?" Khairy questioned...selanjutnya [KLIK DI SINI]