KUALA LUMPUR: Attempts by a lawmaker to debate the need for police permits for door-to-door campaigning in Tanjung Piai was rejected in the Dewan Rakyat. The matter was raised by Tan Sri Noh Omar (BN-Tanjung Karang) who wanted the matter debated and the police permit requirement to be rescinded. he asked Deputy Speaker Nga Kor Ming, who was presiding over House proceedings on Thursday (Nov 14). Liew also told the House that permit requirement was not a new ruling by the EC. New ruling to prevent confrontationsOpposition files motion to debate new EC ruling for Tanjung Piai by-electionThis story is exclusively For StarBiz Premium subscribers only.

Source: The Star November 14, 2019 07:34 UTC