
'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

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

Speaker issue: I rescinded invitation on my own initiative - Azhar
Azhar Azizan Harun today explained that he rescinded the invitation for the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament (MP) to temporarily preside over the sitting yesterday afternoon on his own accord.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

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

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

Dewan Rakyat sittings can't be held virtually - Ismail Sabri
The Constitution and parliamentary standing orders, as well as various other constraints, do not allow Dewan Rakyat sittings to be held virtually.
Mon Nov 02 2020

What you need to know about motion of no confidence
A total of 16 MPs, namely 11 from Amanah and five from Parti Pejuang Tanah Air have submitted notices to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun seeking to table the motion.
Wed Oct 21 2020

Motion of no-confidence not unique to country's system - Azhar
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun has stressed that the motion of no confidence under the Standing Orders is not unique to the system practised in the country.
Thu Oct 15 2020

Dewan Negara to debate Philippines' claim to Sabah
The motion will be debated with the proposer allowed to speak for 30 minutes and the government side to reply within a similar time period.
Mon Sep 07 2020

Azhar urges lawmakers to adhere to Dewan Rakyat standing orders
Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun in his speech urged all members of the Parliament to give their full commitment to ensuring a harmonious parliamentary sitting.
Thu Aug 27 2020

Dewan Rakyat appoints new select committee members
The Dewan Rakyat today passed the motion to appoint six members of the Select Committee for the 14th Parliament.
Mon Jul 13 2020

Questions on 1MDB rejected due to subjudice, says Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker
He said the decision to reject the questions was made by Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia and that it was final according to the Standing Orders.
Mon Jul 24 2017

Act 355: Lawmakers should respect Dewan Rakyat Speaker's decision - Azalina
Pandikar Amin had allowed Marang MP Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang to table the amended Private Member's Bill, based on the parliamentary Standing Orders.
Thu Nov 24 2016

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025