Bintulu MP: I was merely reflecting frustration of frontliners


PETALING JAYA: After triggering a shouting match in Parliament, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has defended his remarks, saying that he was merely reflecting the frustrations of frontliners and Malaysians over the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I reiterate once again that, during the debate of the Supply Bill 2021 in Parliament Wednesday (Nov 11), I did not intend to maliciously target Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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