KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today ordered Datuk Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) to produce evidence regarding his claim on the alleged discovery of RM94 million in cash at a former minister’s residence or apologise to the House. This directive was issued following a motion by RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) to refer Awang to the Dewan Rakyat Rights and Privileges Committee for making accusatory statements that mislead the House.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Speaker Johari expressed uncertainty about the evidence Awang might possess, referencing a letter from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) addressed to him. He urged Awang, who was not present at the session, to either substantiate his claims or issue an apology. “The first option is for him to come in to explain if he has evidence…show that the MACC is also wrong and that the investigation has been done…, if not, he apologises, that is enough, I think that’s the best (to apologise),” Johari stated after the question and
answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.

Johari further announced that he, along with the Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chief Whip and the Jelutong Member of Parliament, would work collaboratively to find the most appropriate solution to the issue. He assured that any decision reached would be promptly communicated to the House.