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Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has concluded its 16-day sitting after passing 13 bills covering areas from child protection to communications regulation. The session ran from June 22 and included multiple ministerial briefings.
Parliament will examine the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone's economic prospects and assess fallout from Middle Eastern shipping turmoil affecting Malaysian trade and security.
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Parliament convenes to scrutinise 1MDB's outstanding debt obligations and recovery efforts, while examining progress on renewable energy targets and support for homeless elderly citizens and persons with disabilities.
Parliament convenes today to address mounting pressures on small businesses seeking financing and Malaysia's slip in global media freedom rankings, reflecting broader governance challenges.
Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation allowing prosecution of child sexual offenders with Malaysian connections who commit crimes abroad, closing a legal loophole that previously allowed perpetrators to evade justice.
Parliament's sitting today will scrutinise federal allocations to state governments and the status of restrictions on announcing projects during election nomination periods, with additional questions on AI-generated content, data centre power demands, and social support schemes.
The Dewan Rakyat paid formal respects to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah after his mother passed away, with Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul conveying collective sympathy during parliamentary proceedings.
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The Dewan Rakyat descended into disorder following accusations that previous election campaigns contained rhetoric suggesting Islam faced threats under specific political scenarios, reigniting sensitivities around religious messaging in Malaysian politics.
The Dewan Rakyat is scheduled to address critical issues including Johor's water capacity expansion plans, measures to strengthen the Malaysia Competition Commission's oversight of housing markets, and age verification protocols for social media users.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has reminded Members of Parliament to attend sittings without fail, warning against unauthorised absences and stressing the importance of legislative accountability.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has officially confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin returned to the Opposition Leader position on June 18, taking over from Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
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Parliament's Speaker announced that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has formally approved eight bills that had previously passed through the legislative chamber, cementing their passage into law.
Chaos erupted in parliament when a dispute over the opposition leader's status triggered sharp exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers regarding alleged tensions within the PAS-Bersatu political alignment.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader, with Parliament implementing new seating arrangements ahead of the June 22 sitting.
Opposition coalition plans to submit formal notification of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker before parliament reconvenes, completing administrative procedures for the leadership transition.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin continues as the opposition leader, with the notification delivered to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to uphold high standards of conduct and debate, emphasising that young participants in the Malaysian Youth Parliament will model their future leadership on current parliamentary practices.
Parliament convenes Monday to debate four significant legislation pieces, with a contentious bill imposing a 10-year prime ministerial term limit returning after its previous failure to secure the required two-thirds majority.
Malaysia's parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session dominated by constitutional amendments on prime ministerial term limits and Attorney General roles, alongside significant road safety legislation.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will reclaim the opposition leader's position in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, a shift signalled by the latest parliamentary seating arrangement that moves Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to a different row.
Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat, with Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin relocated eight positions down the front row.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Larut MP, continues as Opposition Leader without formal recognition from Perikatan Nasional, leaving his position in constitutional limbo.