Several DAP members of Parliament objected loudly in the Dewan Rakyat after they were denied the opportunity to present their concerns during the debate o­n the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars).

Bukit Mertajam MP Chong Eng ( photo ) and Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan argued with Deputy Speaker Lim Si Cheng after the latter cut short the question section of the debate, citing time constraints.

Chong repeatedly said, " Tolonglah " while Fong appealed unsuccessfully for three additional minutes to speak. The deputy speaker asked Chong to withdraw her remarks while insisting that the MPs sit down.