As more than 60 BN and PAS lawmakers exited the Dewan Rakyat in protest this morning, Khairy Jamaluddin chose to remain in his seat.<br /><br />Speaking to reporters later, the Rembau MP explained that he did so out of respect for Parliament.<br /><br />The former Umno minister said objections with regard to Speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof's appointment should be kept for the debate sessions.<br /><br />"We can protest during the debates after the opening ceremony tomorrow or (by citing the) Standing Orders on Wednesday," he added.
