DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang today reiterated the opposition Pakatan Rakyat pact's proposal to convene an emergency session of Parliament to discuss the Sulu terrorist intrusion in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

NONE The Ipoh Timur MP spoke to reporters upon his arrival at the Senai International Airport to begin a three-day visit to Johor.

He said the emergency session should be held to raise support from among the people towards the security forces' efforts in flushing out the terrorists.

Eight police officers and two soldiers were killed since March 1 in clashes with the terrorists who have suffered 61 dead.

A government Ops Daulat offensive is ongoing to flush out the remnants of the terrorists who launched attacks in Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu, and Kampung Simunul, Semporna, after having holed up in Kampung Tanduo since Feb 12 and rejecting a negotiated settlement of the intrusion.

Lim keeps them guessing

Meanwhile, Lim is keeping his cards close to his chest over the speculation that he plans to contest in Johor in the coming general election.

When asked about the matter, Lim said he would seek feedback from Johoreans as well as Pakatan Rakyat supporters and leaders in the coming few days before making his final decision.

Speculation is rife that Lim will be making an important announcement on Monday in conjunction with DAP's 47th anniversary celebration dinner held in Skudai, Johor.

He is likely to contest Gelang Patah parliamentary constituency, which is won by MCA's Tan Ah Eng in the last general election.

Present at the press conference were Johor DAP chief Dr Boo Cheng Hau who is also the state assemblyperson for Skudai, and Tamrin Ghafar, son of former deputy premier Abdul Ghafar Baba.

At the brief press conference, both Lim and Tamrin, who is a PAS member, spoke on the inability of the government to act promptly and decisively on the Lahad Datu intrusion.