MPs' Allowances: A Breakdown of the Perks
Fixed Monthly Allowance
MPs receive a fixed monthly allowance of RM25,700, along with other claims for official duties, stated the Prime Minister's Office today.
Claimable Allowances
In the statement, the PMO said MPs could claim:
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Discussion on Government Allocations for Opposition MPs: A Stalled Committee
The formation of a committee to discuss the opposition's request for government allocations has been put on hold, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof. In an interview, Fadillah explained...
Private Healthcare: The Stark Difference in Charges
Differing Charges in Private Healthcare
Several PKR MPs and a senator have pointed to the differing charges in private healthcare, calling for a detailed examination of the private medical fee structure. In a joint...
Addressing Malaysia's Declining Birth Rate: A Complex Issue Requiring Holistic Solutions
The Problem
PETALING JAYA: During a parliamentary debate last Thursday, Hulu Terengganu MP Rosol Wahid urged the government to introduce more incentives to address Malaysia's declining birth rate and controversially...
Minimum Wage Hike: MPs Debate Pros and Cons
The Malaysian government's decision to raise the minimum wage from RM1,500 to RM1,700 was the focus of a heated debate among government and opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Dewan Rakyat...
Policymakers Converge on Supply Bill 2025
Financial Schemes, Cyber Security, and Education Dominate Debate
KUALA LUMPUR: The first day of the policy-level debate on the Supply Bill 2025 in Dewan Rakyat today saw Members of Parliament raise various issues, including those...
Parliament to Convene for 35 Days, Focus on Budget 2025 and Key Issues
The third meeting of the third session of the 15th Parliament is set to commence on Monday and will continue until December 12, with the tabling of...
