Noises, voices and choices
The care of human life and happiness . . . is the first and only object of good government. – Thomas Jefferson, 3rd US President These three interactions define voters’ participation in the strange wilderness of politics. It keeps feeding the enigma despite the noises and voices in Parliament that chronically represent our misguided choices. […]
Flooding equally a federal problem, Lo reminds Chong
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jien has been told to bring Sarawak’s frequent flooding woes to the attention of parliament. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang who made the call said this is because the issue is included in the concurrent list under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]
12 bills passed at third meeting of second term of 15th parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The Third Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament adjourned sine die yesterday after sitting for 32 days from Oct 9, with 12 bills passed, including the Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024). The highest budget ever tabled in the country’s history, with an allocation of RM393.8 billion, was tabled by Prime […]
Two interior locations with Starlink devices
KUALA LUMPUR: Kampung Puak in Bau and Rumah Panjang Menyimbang near Julau are two interior locations in Sarawak where Starlink devices have been installed as a proof of concept (POC). Minister of Communications and Digital Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil Starlink devices were installed in Kampung Puak on September 6 and AT Rumah Panjang Menyimbang on […]
Bullying in schools, measures to tackle cybercrimes among focus of parliament Wednesday
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts being taken to address the issue of bullying in schools and the government’s measures to strengthen the Royal Malaysia Police in dealing with cybercrimes are among the topics that will be discussed in Parliament today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik (PH-Balik Pulau) will […]
Effectiveness of measures to address impact of weak ringgit among focus of parliament Tuesday
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat sitting today will discuss, among other things, the effectiveness of the government’s measures in dealing with the impact of the weakening trend of ringgit against US dollar. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will clarify this matter during the Minister’s […]
12MP Mid-Term Review to be tabled in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) is set to be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the special meeting of the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Dewan Rakyat calendar, the tabling of the 12MP MTR is scheduled for 10 am on Monday with no afternoon sitting as the debate […]
Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament
PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has withdrawn his appeal to the Court of Appeal for leave to commence a legal challenge over the Prisons Department’s refusal to allow his request to attend Parliament sittings. The notice of discontinuance of the appeal was filed last July 12 by Messrs Shafee & Co, the […]
Approved firm to maintain Pan Borneo Highway
KUCHING: A company approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance will maintain the Pan Borneo Highway after it has been completed. Federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said in a written reply at the Parliament session this morning that the maintenance work would begin when the highway packages had been completed in stages. […]
Ministry to meet stakeholders on proposed legislation
KUCHING: Engagement between the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development with stakeholders and MPs will be held before amendment to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 is tabled in Parliament. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said normally before a proposed legislation is tabled in Parliament, the ministry will hold engagements with the stakeholders […]
