As Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul continues to defend his proposal to increase the maximum fine for MPs over unparliamentary behaviour from RM1,000 to RM10,000, several backbencher MPs have voiced their support for the former’s suggestion.

Selayang MP William Leong, Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii, and Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid said they support all efforts to uphold the dignity and decorum of the Dewan Rakyat.

“I think it is reasonable to...