Parliament: Govt backbenchers allowed more questions for oral answers
Tan Sri Johari Abdul emphasised that the decision wasn't to limit any party's voice and will be reviewed periodically.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Proposed citizenship amendments: Government to explain to backbenchers - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the proposed amendments had been presented to the Conference Of Rulers.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Sarawak DAP MPs to play role of Unity Government backbenchers
All Sarawak DAP MPs have assured that they will play the role of backbenchers in the unity government led by PH in the Dewan Rakyat.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Dewan Rakyat: Tajuddin new BBC chairman, Mohd Khairuddin deputy
Pasir Salak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has been appointed chairman of the Government Backbenchers Club (BBC).
Wed Sep 15 2021
Budget 2021 free for debate, sufficient time given - Takiyuddin
Government backbenchers or the Opposition are free to debate Budget 2021in Parliament if there are dissatisfactions.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Najib not ignoring previous govt policies - Shahrir
Tan Sri Shahrir Abd Samad said such policies still existed but had been revived by Najib to suit the current changes.
Sun Mar 05 2017
MPs need to change attitude to initiate parliamentary transformation
The implementation of parliamentary transformation must begin with the MPs changing their attitude and voicing out the people's voice, rather than the voice of their respective political parties.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Thumbs-up for Bersih 4 rally in Kuching
Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) Backbenchers Club chairman Abdullah Saidol gave the thumbs-up to the organiser of the Bersih 4 rally.
Mon Aug 31 2015
BN's fate not determined by Tun M's support - Shahrir Samad
BN's fate is not determined by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's support, says Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad.
Wed Aug 19 2015
Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero
An opposition Member of Parliament today was ticked off by backbenchers from Sabah for trying to put them at loggerheads with the government over the amendments to the Sedition Act 1948.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Passing of POTA symbolises backbenchers' solidarity
POTA which was passed at the Dewan Rakyat showed the power of solidarity among the backbenchers in efforts to curb violence.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Govt backbencher calls to abolish down payment on home purchase
The main restriction element for the young buyers to buy a house was to get cash money.
Wed Oct 15 2014
BNBBC to form caucus over TPP issue
The Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) said today that they will form a caucus to discuss on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) issue which is currently in its negotiation process.
Tue Jul 09 2013
Shahrir Samad makes a comeback as BNBBC Chairman
Member of Parliament for Johor Baharu Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad has once again been elected to helm the Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club.
Wed Jun 26 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024