
'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Speaker issue: I rescinded invitation on my own initiative - Azhar
Azhar Azizan Harun today explained that he rescinded the invitation for the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament (MP) to temporarily preside over the sitting yesterday afternoon on his own accord.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

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025