MPs prohibited from live-streaming Parliamentary sessions
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) are now prohibited from conducting live-streamed broadcasts on social media platforms while the august House is in session. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the decision is in accordance with Standing Order 35(1), which specifies that MPs should direct their speech to the Speaker or the chairperson. […]
Credibility of unity government depends on performance
KUCHING: The credibility of the unity government will be determined by how well it does in implementing initiatives within 100 days of taking office. With the objective of convincing the nation that the government is serious and works to implement the manifesto – fighting for efforts to assist the people in reducing the cost of […]
Election of Dewan Rakyat Speaker, motion of confidence in PM on Dec 19
KUALA LUMPUR: The First Meeting of the First Session of the 15th Parliament will take place over two days from Dec 19. According to the Notice of First Meeting issued by Dewan Rakyat secretary Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin for distribution to Members of Parliament (MPs), the election of Dewan Rakyat Speaker is the first […]
DPM and the Ahmad Zahid dilemma
A total of 90 per cent of the 6,118 respondents who voted in the Astro Awani poll thought it is inappropriate to put any Members of Parliament (MPs) with court cases to be part of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government Cabinet. This poll is actually quite interesting because it represents the voice of the […]
No easy win in all seats
As of yesterday morning, 3,036 nomination forms for the 15th general election had been sold nationwide. Of that number, 716 forms were sold in Sabah; 326 in Perak and 266 forms sold in Selangor. Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan saw the least number of nomination forms being sold at 24. Eight parliamentary seats are up for grabs […]
GE15: “I will do my best to fill Wan Junaidi’s shoes,” says Nancy
KUCHING: Santubong candidate Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pledged to do her best to fill in the shoes of incumbent Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Nancy admitted that this coming 15th General Election (GE15) will not be an easy fight for her. “In fact, none of the elections held are easy. This year, we are […]
Getting input from children’s perspective
KUCHING: The suggestions and opinions proposed by the Children Representative Council (MPKK) are being taken into account in an effort to resolve issues and make the people of Sarawak prosperous, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said the five main issues listed by MPKK are in line […]
Augmenting democracy
We still have a long way to go. I hope that the passing of the anti-hopping law will encourage us to reach for greater heights in working together on further reforms and in cultivating a political culture of integrity and democracy. – Pengerang MP Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said It is good to see something […]
Renomination of PBB MPs at Abang Johari’s discretion, says Rubiah
By Jacintha Jolene & Annabelle Naja Tommy SAMARAHAN: The renomination of MPs from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) for the 15th General Election (GE15) is at the discretion of Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the PBB president. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang was asked to […]
All MPs should support the Federal Constitution amendment
KUCHING: A state lawmaker has expressed hope that the proposed amendments to Articles 1(2) and 160(2) of the Federal Constitution (FC) will get the support of all MPs across the divide. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the proposed amendment was long overdue, adding it was to right what was misconstructed in the FC. […]
