The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday rejected a peer’s two “protest motions”, one against how the government tackles the issue of illegally employed non-local professional drivers, and the other against the government’s plan to sign a reciprocal driving licence recognition agreement with the mainland authorities in due course.
The motions were presented by directly-elected lawmaker-cum-political activist Sulu Sou Ka Hou. Both motions were roundly condemned by several lawmakers. Appointed lawmaker Chan Wa Keong, a lawyer by profession, described the motions as “immoral” during yesterday’s plenary debate in the legislature’s hemicycle.
Sou complained that the word “immoral” was hurtful, but Chan refused to withdraw his remark. Legislative Assembly President Ho Iat Seng played down the row between the two lawmakers and proceeded with the session.
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