Bills Passed by Dewan Negara
Prime Minister’s Department
The Dewan Negara has passed three bills under the Prime Minister’s Department, namely the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Trustees (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Trustees (Incorporation) (Amendment) Bill 2024.
Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2024
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran, when winding up debate on the Legal Profession Bill, said the amendment to subsection 77(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1976 (Act 166) will enable the Bar Council to address and oversee various issues faced by young lawyers and pupils in recent years.
Issues Faced by Young Lawyers and Pupils
According to Kulasegaran, these issues include low and unreasonable allowances or salaries, inadequate compensation for overtime work, and delays in reimbursing work-related travel expenses. He emphasized that the amendment will improve working conditions, fostering fairer arrangements and practices for employers, lawyers, and pupils in chambers.
Other Bills
In addition to the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Dewan Negara also passed the Water Services Industry (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (Amendment) Bill 2024, under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, and the Ministry of Transport, respectively.
Conclusion
The passing of these bills is a significant step towards addressing various issues in the legal profession and other sectors. The amendments aim to improve working conditions, foster fairer arrangements, and promote transparency and accountability.
FAQs
Q: What are the three bills passed by the Dewan Negara under the Prime Minister’s Department?
A: The Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Trustees (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Trustees (Incorporation) (Amendment) Bill 2024.
Q: What are the issues addressed by the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill 2024?
A: The bill addresses issues such as low and unreasonable allowances or salaries, inadequate compensation for overtime work, and delays in reimbursing work-related travel expenses.
Q: What is the purpose of the amendment to subsection 77(1) of the Legal Profession Act 1976 (Act 166)?
A: The amendment enables the Bar Council to address and oversee various issues faced by young lawyers and pupils in recent years, improving working conditions and fostering fairer arrangements and practices.