DAP's Seputeh MP Teresa Kok said Zuraida Kamaruddin is not fit to helm the Housing and Local Government Ministry as she encouraged "lawlessness" by allowing hawkers to do business at any "suitable" location in Kuala Lumpur.

In a statement today, Kok (above) rebuffed Zuraida's claim that she was being insensitive to the livelihood of the petty traders just for disagreeing with the free-trade policy.

"I am surprised by her criticism against...