Opposition MPs walk out after motion to debate EPF withdrawal rejected


KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs staged a walkout in Parliament on Monday (April 3) as a sign of protest after their emergency motion to debate on targeted withdrawals from the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) was rejected.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad (PN-Machang) said he received a response from the Dewan Rakyat Speaker's office that his emergency motion was rejected last Friday (March 31) as the matter had been explained by both the Finance Minister and his deputy.

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