Opposition's Failure to Support Parliament Strengthening Efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition's failure to vote for the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 at Dewan Rakyat today shows their disinterest in supporting efforts to strengthen the Parliament as an independent institution.
Government's Disappointment
Communications Minister...
Parliamentary Services Bill: A Step Backwards for Democracy
Background
In 1963, a law was passed giving Parliament control over its own administration, but this law was repealed in 1992, and the administration of Parliament was placed under the civil service. This...
Parliament to Get Its Own "Cabinet" to Determine Expenditures and Policies
Reforms to Empower Parliament
PETALING JAYA: Parliament will soon have its own "cabinet" to determine expenditures and policies as part of reforms proposed in a bill tabled this week, according...
National Cyber Security Agency Drafts New Cybercrime Bill to Combat Modern Cyber Threats
Introduction
The National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is in the process of drafting a new Cybercrime Bill, which is set to be tabled during the Third Meeting of...
Malaysia Passes Bills to Address All Forms of Bullying
New Laws to Facilitate Investigations and Provide Specific Penalties
Kuala Lumpur: The Dewan Negara has passed the Penal Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2024 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) (No. 2)...
Government's Efforts to Combat Cybercrime in Ensuring Online Safety
A Major Step Forward
Kuala Lumpur: The MADANI Government's determination and efforts to combat cybercrime in ensuring online safety take a significant step forward with the tabling of two related bills in...
New Format for Youth Parliament Elections
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul announced that the election for Youth Parliament members will feature a new format starting March next year. The updated format will involve all public and private higher...
Budget 2025 Not a "Robin Hood Budget"
KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of a 2% tax on dividend income above RM100,000 received by individual shareholders and the targeted subsidy of RON95 petrol for the top group of T15 is not a...
