'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Speaker issue: I rescinded invitation on my own initiative - Azhar
Azhar Azizan Harun today explained that he rescinded the invitation for the Teluk Intan Member of Parliament (MP) to temporarily preside over the sitting yesterday afternoon on his own accord.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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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