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Putrajaya to amend Federal Constitution, limit PM’s tenure
KUALA LUMPUR: The government would table a Bill today to amend the Federal Constitution, introducing a term limit for the coveted prime ministership. The Bill, which would be tabled by Law Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong, is part of the
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Dr M: Police wants Sosma but govt will review it
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police is adamant on retaining the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) to safeguard national security, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today. However, he assured the public that the government would evaluate
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Ramkarpal to table IPCMC Bill tomorrow, with 37 new amendments
The Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission 2019 (IPCMC) Bill which has been referred to the Parliament’s Special Select Committee will be tabled tomorrow with 37 new amendments. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said the
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118,416 dengue fever cases nationwide as of November
KUALA LUMPUR: A total 118,416 cases of dengue fever were reported nationwide from January until November 27, a 70% increase compared to the same period in 2018, Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister, Dr Lee Boon Chye said
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Dewan Rakyat passes Budget 2020
KUALA LUMPU: The Supply Bill (Budget) 2020 has been passed in Dewan Rakyat after receiving majority support from MPs through a voice vote. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof announced the decision at about 6.40 pm yesterday.
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IPCMC Bill: Give us time, room to discuss issues raised, says IGP
BANGKOK: Give us more time for engagement and discussion on issues raised on Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. The man leading Malaysia’s 130,000-strong police force said some points raised
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Speaker: No leniency on MPs using abusive words
KUALA LUMPUR: Any MPs found to be verbally abusive will be subjected to stern action, including being suspended from attending a sitting at the Dewan Rakyat for a period of time. Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof
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Parliamentary Services Commission to be set up next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Services Commission is expected to be set up next year in the effort to enhance the parliament’s autonomy, the Dewan Rakyat sitting was told today. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said
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Dewan Rakyat too cold for MPs? Hold your sitting in Bukit Jalil Stadium!
PUCHONG: The Dewan Rakyat had another embarrassing moment two days ago when the August House could not conduct its sitting to the absence of MPs. This came despite Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad himself reprimanding his MPs for truancy
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Parliament to focus on ‘land swap’, e-Lelong system, child car seats
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of 16 land swap projects involving 1,183 hectares of land worth RM4.7 billion belonging to the Defence Ministry is expected to heat up the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. It is the first question asked by Ahmad
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