IPT education reforms, measures to cover haj cost increase among focus in parliament today
After the question-and-answer session, the sitting will continue with the debate session on the Supply Bill 2023 at the committee level.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Efforts to eradicate underage marriage to be discussed in parliament today
The house will also continue with the debate session on the Supply Bill 2022 at the Committee level for the Ministry of Rural Development.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Measures to curb online gambling among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The Dewan Rakyat sitting which is into its ninth day today will continue the debate session on the Supply Bill 2022 (Budget 2022).
Mon Nov 08 2021
Senate: Govt urged to review minimum salary increase
The government has been urged to review the minimum salary increase which does not commensurate with the rising cost of living, especially for graduates.
Tue Oct 12 2021
27 ministries wind up debate on royal address
A total of 91 MPs took part in the debate session which started on Sept 14 without causing unnecessary 'commotion'.
Fri Sep 24 2021
MP seeks extension of time for Dewan Rakyat special meeting
An MP today called for the time for the special meeting of the Dewan Rakyat to be extended to enable more MPs to participate in the debate session.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Parliament cannot sit because of many 'old people' a mere excuse - Tun M
There is no record until now to show that COVID-19 cases originated from the Dewan Rakyat sittings other than a safe location for debate sessions according to SOP set by MOH.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Rais reprimands 'missing' Senators
Rais said their presence was not only important during the debate session.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Dewan Rakyat sitting extended by two days
The Dewan Rakyat sitting prior to this was scheduled to end on Dec 15 with the 2021 Budget debate session at the committee level.
Sat Nov 28 2020
Commotion in Parliament as several MPs exchange heated words
The debate session on the motion of thanks for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's royal address at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today turned into a commotion for almost 10 minutes.
Tue Jul 28 2020
No special treatment for Dr Mahathir in Dewan Rakyat - Nazri Aziz
Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz stressed that all MPs should be prepared to be criticized during the debate session.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Courting Chinese support is hottest topic at MCA debate
The topic on efforts to seek the support of the Chinese community for MCA in facing the coming general election resounded during the debate session at the party's Annual General Assembly at Wisma MCA.
Sun Nov 13 2016
Dewan Rakyat's first sitting in 2015 begins with fiery debates
This week, the Dewan Rakyat sits for the first time in 2015, and without the need to warm up, the debate session which began Tuesday, was fiery.
Sat Mar 14 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024