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No urgent need for major changes to DBP Act

No urgent need for major changes to DBP Act

Use of BM in official matters already strengthened via existing law - Hazmai.
Citizenship issue: 'Not everything NGOs say is right' - Saifuddin

Citizenship issue: 'Not everything NGOs say is right' - Saifuddin

UPDATED 1.04PM | Govt, groups must find common ground on remaining amendments, says minister.
Govt concludes talks with states on amendments to Syariah Courts Act

Govt concludes talks with states on amendments to Syariah Courts Act

Matters concerning Islam are rights accorded to states as per Constitution - Na'im.
PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

PN may be govt's white knight to pass panned citizenship changes

Ruling govt could still push through Constitution changes with opposition support.
Amendments to criminalise stalking re-tabled in Dewan Rakyat

Amendments to criminalise stalking re-tabled in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | First passed last October, but not approved as Parliament was dissolved.
'Premature to talk about barring MPs with court cases from Parliament'

'Premature to talk about barring MPs with court cases from Parliament'

The bar is one of the government’s proposals, says Law Minister Wan Junaidi.
Groups want anti-sexual harassment bill to be survivor-centric

Groups want anti-sexual harassment bill to be survivor-centric

They said the currently proposed bill fails to meet these standards.
Covid-19: Don't cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments

Covid-19: Don't cripple Health Ministry by blocking Act 342 amendments

Minister Khairy calls on all MPs to support the bill in Parliament.

Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered

Parliament revises Act 342 amendments, penalties lowered

Health Ministry moved on changes upon objections from the opposition.

Opposition MPs can't support Act 342 amendments in current form - Anwar

Opposition MPs can't support Act 342 amendments in current form - Anwar

'I have stated our stand to the prime minister.'
Dewan Rakyat approves three bills linked to courts

Dewan Rakyat approves three bills linked to courts

PARLIAMENT | Amendments to the Courts of Judicature Act 1964, the Subordinate Courts Act 1948 and the Subordinate Courts Rules Act 1955 are passed.

Speed up amendments to punish drunk-driving, Anwar urges gov't

Speed up amendments to punish drunk-driving, Anwar urges gov't

He points out this can be done by having a proper Parliament sitting to table and pass such amendments.

‘Proposed amendments to Act 333 on drunk driving to be tabled next Parliament sitting’

‘Proposed amendments to Act 333 on drunk driving to be tabled next Parliament sitting’

The proposed higher fines and longer imprisonment would enable the AGC to prosecute offenders at the Sessions Court.
Industrial Relations Act amendments a move in right direction

Industrial Relations Act amendments a move in right direction

COMMENT | This is an example of how the gov't is able to arrive at a middle ground on issues relating to labour.

Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act are inadequate

Amendments to the Industrial Relations Act are inadequate

LETTER | 30 amendments proposed and three new provisions added - but major sections of the Act that are against ILO standards are left untouched.

Dr M: We need 'generous' opposition to pass bills requiring a two-thirds majority

Dr M: We need 'generous' opposition to pass bills requiring a two-thirds majority

The prime minister said this when asked if Harapan would insist on full attendance from MPs for key votes.

Amendments to NSC Act sees more teeth, PM's powers stripped

Amendments to NSC Act sees more teeth, PM's powers stripped

UPDATED 1.56PM | PARLIAMENT | Deputy de facto law minister Hanipa Maidin tables the NSC (Amendment) Bill for the first reading today.
Maszlee tables three bills to give university students political freedom

Maszlee tables three bills to give university students political freedom

UPDATED 1.08PM | PARLIAMENT | This will allow them to take part in political activities without the risk of disciplinary action.