Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia today issued a ruling banning media practitioners from gathering at the Parliament lobby with immediate effect.
From now on, they will only be allowed to operate from the media centre.
Pandikar Amin made the decision following complaints from MPs who were not comfortable with the presence of many media personnel at the lobby.
"I myself do not feel comfortable because I feel the media are everywhere, as if the area out there (the Parliament lobby) is a picnic area.
"So I have decided that the media perosnnel who are in Parliament must report the Dewan Rakyat proceedings or press conferences given by MPs from the media centre. Effective immediately," he said after the oral question-and-answer session ended at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Pandikar Amin said Standing Order 94 of the Dewan Rakyat gave the Dewan Rakyat Speaker the authority to issue the ruling.
Bernama
Tue Mar 21 2017
Pandikar Amin made the decision following complaints from MPs who were not comfortable with the presence of many media personnel at the lobby.
ANALYSIS - In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza
Military service is mandatory in Israel, a small nation of fewer than 10 mln people, but it relies heavily on reservists in times of crisis.
China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies
More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.
What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?
Here's a look at the act and how it has been used in the past.
Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare
The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
![[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/41742547041_TBLandmine.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan")
[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large
The ICC currently has a list of 31 suspects who remain at large from the court in The Hague.
Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones
Heathrow shut as firefighters battled a substation fire in West London, cutting power to the airport and its backup system.
Mariah Carey wins copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'
Mariah Carey defeats a lawsuit claiming she illegally copied elements of her holiday megahit.
![[COLUMNIST] Israel’s violation of the ceasefire and its implications](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701073428_TBpalestine.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Israel’s violation of the ceasefire and its implications")
[COLUMNIST] Israel’s violation of the ceasefire and its implications
Many Israelis now believe Netanyahu prolongs the war to evade prosecution and imprisonment
Malaysia ranked among world’s 10 best retirement destinations
Malaysia ranked 7th, while Thailand, in 10th place, was the only Southeast Asian nation to secure a spot on the list.
![[COLUMNIST] Rethinking Malaysia’s tech park model: The case for an innovation district](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Rethinking Malaysia’s tech park model: The case for an innovation district")
[COLUMNIST] Rethinking Malaysia’s tech park model: The case for an innovation district
Innovation districts foster a culture where innovation is a daily way of life, not just a policy or program.
ASEAN, including Malaysia, benefits from China's supply chain diversification - Moody's
Moody's says supply shifts from China to neighbors remain limited despite US-China trade tensions.