Rising prices of goods spark quit dares in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi duelled with opposition MPs in the Dewan Rakyat today after they pushed for his resignation if he is not able to resolve the rising prices of goods by Dec 9.

This was after he said on Nov 25 that the issue will be resolved in a couple of weeks.

"If by Dec 9, it is not resolved, will the minister take responsibility?" asked Lim Guan Eng (Bagan-DAP).

However, Alexander explained that the issue was complex and there was a possibility that the issue may not be resolved by then, prompting Lim to continue pressing him.

An annoyed Alexander (above) then shot back...