I will not tolerate bad behaviour, warns Speaker


KUALA LUMPUR: Sexist remarks and the use of unparliamentary words in the august House may be a thing of the past, as Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari Abdul vows to strengthen decorum and etiquette in Parliament under his watch.

In an exclusive interview with The Star, Johari acknowledged that decorum had been a problem in the Lower House, adding that he had no tolerance for such behaviour, especially sexist remarks being uttered in the House.

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