30 ministries wind up debate, motion of thanks for Royal Address passed
KUALA LUMPUR: The third week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting ended yesterday with the motion of thanks for the Royal Address being passed by a majority voice vote after being debated by 160 Members of Parliament since Feb 27. Thirty ministries wound up the debate on the motion during the week, beginning with the Ministry of […]
Impact of non-radioactive rare earth mining industry among focus of parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: The non-radioactive rare earth elements (NRREE) mining industry and the separation of powers of the Finance Ministry (MoF) are among the issues expected to be discussed at Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s website, during the question and answer session, Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) will inquire about the […]
AI needs to be given extra attention to meet industry’s needs
KUALA LUMPUR: The field of artificial intelligence (AI) should be given extra attention, especially at the tertiary education level, so as to meet the needs of the industry, as well as to explore new areas, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said this is because Malaysia has been seen as lagging behind […]
PM to reply to DNAA issue in Dewan Rakyat tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to answer questions on the court decision to discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) the Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in Dewan Rakyat, tomorrow. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said […]
Dewan Rakyat conveys condolences to family of Salahuddin Ayub
KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat today conveyed its condolences to the family of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub who died on July 23. Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also prayed that the soul of the deceased be blessed by Allah SWT and placed among the righteous. He then invited all […]
Highlights of Anwar’s speech when tabling 12MP Mid-Term Review
KUALA LUMPUR: The following are among the highlights of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s speech when tabling the motion on the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 Mid-Term Review (12MP MTR) in the Dewan Rakyat today. *12MP MTR is themed “Malaysia MADANI: Sustainable, Prosperous and High-Income”. *12MP MTR supports government efforts to plan and implement a […]
Parliament Standing Orders amendment proposal not about dismissal of PM: Wan Junaidi
KUALA LUMPUR: The president of the Dewan Negara Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today stressed that his recommendation for amendments to the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat is not about enacting a new law for the dismissal of the Prime Minister as reported by several media outlets. On the other hand, he […]
Financial implications for EPF FSA2 borrowers who fail to repay loan among focus at parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: Financial implications for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors who have obtained personal financing under the EPF Account 2 Support Facility (FSA2) initiative but are unable to repay their loan are expected to be the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Datuk Dr Radzi […]
Parliament to discuss unclaimed money today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat, sitting for the third day today, will discuss, among other things, the amount of unclaimed money as of March 31, 2023, and proposals by the government to use the money for national development. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the question on the matter will be raised by […]
PM reminds MPs to maintain discipline, good manners during Parliament sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all Members of Parliament (MPs) to maintain discipline and good manners so as not to violate any standing order during the Dewan Rakyat sitting. He said the MPs should always protect the dignity of the House and not let the people laugh at them for […]
