Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his parliamentary engagement during Tuesday's Minister's Question Time, asserting that he addresses all inquiries from opposition legislators either personally or through appropriate cabinet members. The prime minister acknowledged that some lawmakers repeatedly pose identical questions despite receiving multiple explanations.
Speaker Johari Abdul explained that question selection for the session falls under his authority after Perikatan Nasional Chief Whip Takiyuddin Hassan challenged the absence of opposition queries on the day's agenda. The speaker disclosed that opposition members submitted only one question compared with eight from government representatives, noting the single submission duplicated a previously answered inquiry.
Johari announced that a Select Committee meeting scheduled for the following day would examine opposition questions in depth with ministers and senior officials present.
Speaker Johari Abdul explained that question selection for the session falls under his authority after Perikatan Nasional Chief Whip Takiyuddin Hassan challenged the absence of opposition queries on the day's agenda. The speaker disclosed that opposition members submitted only one question compared with eight from government representatives, noting the single submission duplicated a previously answered inquiry.
Johari announced that a Select Committee meeting scheduled for the following day would examine opposition questions in depth with ministers and senior officials present.
