PH proposes bipartisan select committees in Johor State Assembly
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has proposed the establishment of five bipartisan select committees in the Johor State Assembly.
Wed May 25 2022
Nine parliamentary select committees restructured - Speaker Azhar
Nine existing parliamentary special select committees have been restructured involving the composition of lawmakers from both opposition and government, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Dewan Negara approves setting up of three select committees
The Dewan Negara today passed a motion on the establishment of three Select Committees in an effort to transform the Parliament.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Govt, opposition agree to change composition of Parliamentary Select Committees
Azhar said the matter would first be brought to the House Committee tomorrow for a decision.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Passive era has ended, now's the time to activate the Senate - Rais Yatim
Rais calls on all senators to play a more active role through the special select committees not just to champion the people's issues.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Parliament must not delay committee to deal with COVID-19, corruption, integrity - Kit Siang
It is not too late for Parliament to set up two Special Select Committees, namely for COVID-19 and on Corruption and Integrity.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Setting up of nine parliamentary select committees proposed
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun today proposed the setting up of nine select committees in the effort to empower Parliament.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Election Commission needs a new chairman who is not seen as speaking for BN - Saifuddin Abdullah
Saifuddin also called for politicians to be more bi-partisan, a more robust parliament with more select committees; and for media freedom.
Tue Jan 14 2014
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024