Malaysian Parliament welcomes public visitors as part of open day event

KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time in history, the Malaysian Parliament has ‘opened its doors’ to the public through its two-day “Parliament Open Day” event, allowing Malaysians to learn more about its role as the country’s highest legislative body and its history. Dewan Negara Speaker Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim said the number of visitors, some […]

Confidence vote will boost Anwar administration

I would like to lead the country with a clear mandate, the support of the majority of MPs. I am confident of obtaining it (confidence). If I can’t, then I will accept the will of the people. – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Today is Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unity government’s D-Day. Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister will […]

Anwar will secure two-thirds majority

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be able to secure two-thirds majority when he calls for a vote of confidence when Parliament convenes tomorrow, said political analyst Dr Azmi Hassan. Azmi, who is also a Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research, is confident Anwar will secure more than the required […]

Journos appeal to Parliament for fair access

KUCHING: The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Gerakan Media Merdeka (GERAMM) and the National Union of Journalists Malaysia (NUJM) have called for fair and equal media access to in-house parliamentary proceedings at all times, especially during times of crisis. They were disappointed with the repeated action of the Malaysian Parliament to restrict the media’s coverage […]