A BACKBENCHER caused a stir when he labelled those who did not appreciate Barisan Nasional's contributions to the nation as being "tidak beriman" (faith-less).
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Hamim Samuri (BN-Ledang) expressed confidence that BN was the only coalition that was able to develop the country.
"Only those without any faith will deny BN's work and contribution to the country," he said.
His statement caused an uproar with the Opposition, especially among the MPs from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Pas.
"Only those without any faith will deny BN's work and contribution to the country," he said.
His statement caused an uproar with the Opposition, especially among the MPs from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and Pas.
N. Gobalakrishnan (PKR-Padang Serai) called Hamim's statement an insult, while Roslan Shaharun (Pas-Bukit Gantang) called for the word "tidak beriman" to be retracted.
Salahuddin Ayub (Pas-Kubang Kerian) wondered whether such a statement heralded the return of the times when Umno and Pas accused each other of being infidels in the 1980s.
Salahuddin Ayub (Pas-Kubang Kerian) wondered whether such a statement heralded the return of the times when Umno and Pas accused each other of being infidels in the 1980s.
Mahfuz Omar (Pas-Pokok Sena) said Hamim's statement was not only an insult to the Opposition, but also to all rakyat who did not vote for BN in the March 8 general election.
"Such a statement should not be made at all. It is not right," he said.
Deputy speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar had a hard time controlling the floor, despite repeatedly calling on the MPs to calm down.
"Yang Berhormat, no need to use such words," Wan Junaidi told Hamim, to which the latter agreed.
However, the MPs were dissatisfied and continued to call for the backbencher to retract his statement.
"I've already told him that there's no need to make any petua (tips). As members of the House, we cannot make any edicts," said Wan Junaidi in brushing aside the Opposition's protests and calling on Hamim to proceed with his speech.
Just as the uproar subsided, Hamim struck again when he claimed that DAP members had demolished a Malay warong (eatery) in Muar.
Chow Kon Yeow (DAP-Tanjong) interrupted and challenged Hamim to show evidence that his party members were involved.
Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timur) said Hamim should be referred to the Rights and Privileges Select Committee and called for a vote to be taken.
"Please make a decision and refer him to the committee," said Lim in calling on Wan Junaidi to refer Hamim to the committee.
A defiant Hamim said he stood by his claim, adding that he had facts to back up his statement.
Wan Junaidi put an end to the matter by declaring that Hamim did not need to be referred to the committee as he had been warned to speak based on facts.
SOURCE: NEW STRAITS TIMES, 13 MAY 2008
"Such a statement should not be made at all. It is not right," he said.
Deputy speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar had a hard time controlling the floor, despite repeatedly calling on the MPs to calm down.
"Yang Berhormat, no need to use such words," Wan Junaidi told Hamim, to which the latter agreed.
However, the MPs were dissatisfied and continued to call for the backbencher to retract his statement.
"I've already told him that there's no need to make any petua (tips). As members of the House, we cannot make any edicts," said Wan Junaidi in brushing aside the Opposition's protests and calling on Hamim to proceed with his speech.
Just as the uproar subsided, Hamim struck again when he claimed that DAP members had demolished a Malay warong (eatery) in Muar.
Chow Kon Yeow (DAP-Tanjong) interrupted and challenged Hamim to show evidence that his party members were involved.
Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timur) said Hamim should be referred to the Rights and Privileges Select Committee and called for a vote to be taken.
"Please make a decision and refer him to the committee," said Lim in calling on Wan Junaidi to refer Hamim to the committee.
A defiant Hamim said he stood by his claim, adding that he had facts to back up his statement.
Wan Junaidi put an end to the matter by declaring that Hamim did not need to be referred to the committee as he had been warned to speak based on facts.
SOURCE: NEW STRAITS TIMES, 13 MAY 2008
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