Opposition members of Parliament (MPs) walked out of the Dewan Rakyat today after the Speaker rejected their request to postpone a special session discussing the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji, according to local news outlet nst.com.my. The MPs had called for the session to be delayed until Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returns to Parliament.
The walkout followed a disagreement over the timing of the debate, with opposition MPs arguing that the delay was necessary to ensure a thorough discussion of the RCI findings. The Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, however, refused the request, citing procedural rules. This decision has sparked tensions within the parliamentary chamber.
The RCI into Tabung Haji, Malaysia’s state-run Islamic welfare fund, has been a major political issue in recent months. The report is expected to reveal findings on alleged mismanagement and corruption within the organization. The opposition has been pushing for transparency and accountability, but the debate has been delayed multiple times.
The situation highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding the RCI and its implications for governance in Malaysia. (nst.com.my)
