'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used in MP swearing-in ceremonies - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also said that it was not stated in the Standing Orders of the meeting.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Deputy Speaker raps MPs for trying to turn Dewan Rakyat into fish market
This came after the MPs engaged in a war of words and used points of Standing Order over a matter raised by Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders amendment proposal not about dismissal of PM - Wan Junaidi
The suggestion was to allow room for debate on a motion of impeachment or a motion of confidence by MPs without lengthy process.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister
Dr Rais Yatim wants the house to record the absence of the MITI minister and deputy minister at today's question and answer session as it is not in accordance with the Standing Order of the Senate.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Dewan Rakyat: Motion to debate flash floods submitted
Azhar explained the motion would not be debated today as it needed 24 hours to be scrutinised under Standing Order 18 (2).
Tue Mar 08 2022
Dewan Rakyat maintains decision to reject motion on Pandora Papers debate
The Dewan Rakyat today maintained its decision to disallow a motion to debate the leaked Pandora Papers claimed to contain also the confidential financial files of several prominent figures.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Speaker issue: I rescinded invitation on my own initiative - Azhar
Azhar Azizan Harun today explained that he rescinded the invitation for the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament (MP) to temporarily preside over the sitting yesterday afternoon on his own accord.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Azhar denies rejecting motions for his resignation as Dewan Rakyat speaker
Azhar has denied allegations that he had rejected motions for him to resign as Dewan Rakyat Speaker from being debated in the Lower House.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Time of Dewan Rakyat special sitting will not be extended - Takiyuddin
Takiyuddin said the sitting will also finish at 5.30 pm in accordance with Standing Order 12 (1) of the Dewan Rakyat.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Agong to officiate 2021's first Dewan Rakyat sitting on Sept 6 - Speaker
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will officiate the opening ceremony of the first meeting of the fourth term of the 14th Parliament on Sept 6.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Parliament enough facilities, ready for hybrid sitting - Rashid Hasnon
The Parliament has adequate facilities to implement a hybrid Dewan Rakyat sitting at anytime if necessary.
Thu Jun 24 2021
When can Parliament reconvene?
The Dewan Rakyat can reconvene once it fulfilled the requirements detailed in the Standing Orders and upon advice from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Security Council (MKN).
Thu Jun 17 2021
Parliament: Reading of five Bills postponed to next sitting
The second reading of five bills initially scheduled for today in the Dewan Rakyat has been postponed to the next sitting.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Senator Mohamad Ali appointed Dewan Negara Deputy President
The appointment of Mohamad Ali is to replace Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Abd Samad whose tenure expired on Nov 22.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Govt mulls proposal to hold Dewan Rakyat sitting virtually
Although the matter was not provided for in the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, it could be done by simply amending it.
Thu Nov 05 2020
'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
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024