KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by Putrajaya to lease helicopters instead of purchasing them outright has sparked intense debate in Parliament over the past two days. The opposition has criticised the move as a financial misstep, while a government backbencher defended it.
On Wednesday (Feb 5), Chong Zhe Min (PH-Kampar) accused the opposition of making unfair comparisons regarding the helicopter leases. This was in response to claims made by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) on Tuesday (Feb 4), who argued that leasing helicopters was costly.
