Opposition's attempt to reject gov't motion fails
The bloc vote saw a total of 83 MPs supporting the motion and 52 MPs opposing, one did not vote while 86 were absent.
Thu May 25 2023
Dewan Rakyat Speaker amends result of vote to extend SOSMA
Azhar Azizan Harun amended the result of a bloc vote on 20 July on the motion to extend the effective period of Subsection 4(5) of the SOSMA.
Tue Aug 02 2022
SOSMA motion bloc vote has nullified MoU between govt and opposition - Annuar
PH had violated the MoU between the government and the opposition after asking that a bloc vote be conducted on a motion to extend the enforcement of subsection 4(5) of SOSMA at the Dewan Rakyat today
Wed Mar 23 2022
Bloc vote: UMNO supports Budget 2021 for people's sake - Nazri Aziz
Nazri said the government needs to spend to help the people and also fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Budget 2021 for Ministry of Transport passed at committee stage
Budget 2021 for the Ministry of Transport was passed by a bloc vote at the committee stage.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Bloc voting mistake caused war of words in Dewan Rakyat
Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Shabudin Yahya's mistake in the counting of the bloc votes caused a war of words among the lawmakers at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Budget 2021: Opposition needs to put forward constructive proposals, not rely on bloc vote
Opposition MPs need to think of a thoughtful strategy and not just rely on bloc vote.
Sun Nov 29 2020
Budget 2021: Strangely, opposition is like recognising PN government - Tun Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad has described the actions of the majority of opposition MPs in not supporting the bloc vote of the 2021 Budget at the policy stage as recognising the PN government.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Budget 2021: Where's the support of 128 MPs as Anwar claims? - A Kadir Jasin
The action of Pakatan Harapan (PH) not to ask for a bloc vote on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2021 yesterday has confused and disappointed many people.
Fri Nov 27 2020
I asked Whip chiefs of opposition parties not to support bloc voting - Anwar
Opposition Leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has admitted to making the decision in asking the opposition party Whip chiefs not to support the 2021 Budget bloc vote in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday.
Fri Nov 27 2020
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024