KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been asked to provide an explanation regarding the assault on the son of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli at a shopping centre in Putrajaya today.
This follows the Dewan Rakyat standing orders raised by Wong Chen (PH-Subang), requesting the minister’s clarification on the incident in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow.
“This matter concerns the son of the Pandan member of parliament who was just attacked at a shopping centre in Putrajaya.
“This is an important matter because it threatens not only MPs, but also our families.
“Our primary duty in parliament is to ensure the safety of the nation and MPs here.
“So, if possible, I would like to appeal to the Speaker to offer some advice and, if possible, direct the relevant minister to be present in parliament tomorrow morning to provide further clarification,” he said.
He raised the matter immediately after Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib (PN-Parit) concluded his debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Rakyat today.
In response, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul assured the lower house that he would seek clarification from Saifuddin on the incident, and, if necessary, convene a special session to address safety concerns for all MPs.
“What I can do is I will get in touch with the minister to ask for an explanation of what is happening, and if necessary, since this concerns all of our safety.
“I, myself, don’t actually know what is really happening.
“I will ask the minister to give me an explanation, and if necessary, we will request a special session for the minister to provide an explanation, as this is something unprecedented,” he said.
Rafizi’s son was allegedly physically assaulted by an unidentified individual at a shopping mall in Putrajaya today.
Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman, who was present at the hospital where the son was treated, confirmed the incident.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said several actions had been taken, including obtaining and reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the scene.
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