MPs lock horns over issue on M’sia-S’pore ties


THE Dewan Rakyat erupted into another shouting match when an MP accused another lawmaker of causing ties between Malaysia and Singapore to be strained.

RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) was speaking during the debate on Budget 2024 related to the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry when he asked whether the remarks of another MP on DAP leaders would cause problems in trade ties between Malaysia and Singapore.

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