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Bersatu MPs' debate on Tabung Haji RCI was wise, timely: Fahmi
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Bersatu MPs' debate on Tabung Haji RCI was wise, timely: Fahmi

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil praised Bersatu MPs for debating the Tabung Haji RCI report in a special parliamentary session.
  • He noted this was a wise and accurate decision, contrasting with other Perikatan Nasional opposition parties.
  • Fahmi expressed regret that opposition parties, including those previously in government, boycotted the debate, missing a chance to discuss issues affecting 10 million Tabung Haji depositors.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil lauded members of Parliament from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) for fulfilling their duties by debating the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). He described their actions during a special Dewan Rakyat session as wise and accurate, highlighting a difference in approach compared to other opposition parties.

But I see that at least the MPs from Bersatu party carried out their duties yesterday in the special session of the Dewan Rakyat to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report.

— Datuk Seri Fahmi FadzilExplaining his praise for Bersatu MPs' participation in the parliamentary session.

"But I see that at least the MPs from Bersatu party carried out their duties yesterday in the special session of the Dewan Rakyat to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report. That was a wise, accurate decision and different from the attitude of other opposition parties from Perikatan Nasional," Fahmi told reporters.

That was a wise, accurate decision and different from the attitude of other opposition parties from Perikatan Nasional.

— Datuk Seri Fahmi FadzilDescribing the decision of Bersatu MPs to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report.

Fahmi pointed out that the Tabung Haji RCI was established in 2021 when PAS and the current opposition leader were part of the Cabinet. He further noted that the RCI report was completed in 2022 while they were still in government, with the Religious Affairs Minister then being from PAS. "But what I regret is that they were unwilling to attend the debate at all. And this, I feel, is a significant difference in attitude compared to the people's representatives, the Muar MP and other Bersatu MPs, as well as Independent MPs," he said.

But what I regret is that they were unwilling to attend the debate at all. And this, I feel, is a significant difference in attitude compared to the people's representatives, the Muar MP and other Bersatu MPs, as well as Independent MPs.

— Datuk Seri Fahmi FadzilExpressing disappointment over the boycott of the debate by other opposition MPs.

The minister lamented that their absence from the special session meant they missed the opportunity to debate a report concerning the interests of approximately 10 million Tabung Haji depositors. "They were there when the RCI started, when the RCI finished its work, but they refused to attend the debate. What are they running from? So, Syed Saddiq is right, they did not attend to debate the Prime Minister, yes. The Prime Minister is ill, but they are the ones not doing their work. I regret the attitude of the opposition who, in my opinion, have not fulfilled their trust to the people and to the 10 million Tabung Haji depositors," he stated.

They were there when the RCI started, when the RCI finished its work, but they refused to attend the debate. What are they running from?

— Datuk Seri Fahmi FadzilQuestioning the opposition's absence from the debate on the Tabung Haji RCI report.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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