Heated debate in Dewan Rakyat over Kelantan allegations

A heated exchange broke out in the Dewan Rakyat, resulting in Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim (PN-Pendang) decided to "take a rest" from the sitting. The dispute began when Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka), while debating the Media Council Bill, referred to the Kelantan state government as "cruel." He cited a Malaysiakini report revealing illegal mining activities on Orang Asli customary land and alleged that the Kelantan state government had oppressed the indigenous community and neglected thei...