Just another day in the august House


Screaming match: Radzi lost his cool when Anwar (below) took a swipe at him for laughing while the PM was explaining the DNAA issue. — Bernama

IT’S not the first, and neither will it be the last time the Dewan Rakyat descends into chaos, with our Members of Parliament screaming at each other, hurling abuses, and then staging the traditional walkout protest.

Malaysians have become accustomed to this form of shenanigans from some of our not-so-honourable members of the House.

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Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.

   

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