Pahang Menteri Besar Adnan Yaakob has apologised for challenging Mentakab DAP assemblyman Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji to a fight almost a week ago in the state assembly.
Admitting that he had been rude, Adnan directed his apology at Tengku Zulpuri, Tanah Rata assemblyman Leong Ngah Ngah and state speaker Ishak Muhammad, Sin Chew Daily reported today. He said as a Muslim and a law-abiding citizen, he should apologise for his previous behaviour.
On Nov 22, the Pahang state assembly sitting almost degenerated into a brawl after a heated exchange of words between Adnan and Tengku Zulpuri. It started after Tengku Zulpuri, who is also the de facto opposition leader, told the assembly that the recent floods in his constituency were due to drainage problems and had nothing to do with beer festivals.
Ignoring Adnan’s attempt to interrupt him, Tengku Zulpuri had said it was wrong to say that floods were divine retribution for beer festivals as floods had also recently happened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
To this, Adnan had said: “We are talking about religion… I am upset because he insulted the religion, insulted Allah when he said there were floods in Jeddah although there was no beer festival.”
The two continued to argue and at one point, Adnan apparently challenged Tengku Zulpuri to a fight. Adnan reportedly said he was willing to create history by brawling in the legislative assembly.
Witnesses said after the speaker adjourned the proceedings, Adnan had also threatened to punch Tengku Zulpuri. Adnan reportedly directed harsh words at Leong the next day, also during the legislative assembly.
Adnan said his challenge to Tengku Zulpuri to “leave the chambers” was not necessarily an invitation to a physical fight outside the hall. He said they could also have had a discussion over tea and then hugged each other.
Both Tengku Zulpuri and Leong have accepted Adnan’s apology.
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