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MPs trapped in flood: Dewan Rakyat sitting adjourned to 10.30am

"It is raining heavily outside and some roads are flooded. Many of the honourable members (of the August House) are trapped in the flood," the Speaker said.

15 Oct 2024 11:13am
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul during the Dewan Rakyat session on Oct 14. - Photo by Bernama
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul during the Dewan Rakyat session on Oct 14. - Photo by Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR - The Parliament sitting today was adjourned to 10.30am as some Members of Parliament were caught in the floods following heavy rain while on their way to the Parliament Building.

The decision was made by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul according to Standing Order 12 (2) of the Dewan Rakyat after the meeting started at 10am.

"It is raining heavily outside and some roads are flooded. Many of the honourable members (of the August House) are trapped in the flood," he said. - BERNAMA

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