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DAP, PAS MPs raise racial concerns, urge govt action in budget debate

DAP, PAS MPs raise racial concerns, urge govt action in budget debate

PARLIAMENT | DAP lawmaker claims vague 'bumiputera' legal definition, while PAS MP cautions against racial fault-finding.
Opposition MPs question Saifuddin's 'failure' to mediate issue involving Shuhaily

Opposition MPs question Saifuddin's 'failure' to mediate issue involving Shuhaily

UPDATED 6.54PM | PARLIAMENT | Why air dirty linen to the point of court prosecution, Wan Fayhsal asks.
Women shoulder six hours of unpaid care work daily, says deputy minister

Women shoulder six hours of unpaid care work daily, says deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | Disproportionate burden continues to keep many out of the workforce, says Lim.
Civil servants can use other apps besides TuJu, just not Waze - Gobind

Civil servants can use other apps besides TuJu, just not Waze - Gobind

PARLIAMENT | Restriction stems from concerns about data security and legal jurisdiction, minister says.
AI deepfakes, extremist recruitment: PAS MP sounds alarm over threats to children

AI deepfakes, extremist recruitment: PAS MP sounds alarm over threats to children

PARLIAMENT | Afnan questions whether existing enforcement measures are sufficient.
Wangsa Maju MP flags lack of post-disaster recovery allocation in Budget 2027

Wangsa Maju MP flags lack of post-disaster recovery allocation in Budget 2027

PARLIAMENT | Zahir warns of greater need as disasters become more unpredictable.
Forget fines, send those who desecrate worship houses straight to jail, Batu MP tells govt

Forget fines, send those who desecrate worship houses straight to jail, Batu MP tells govt

PARLIAMENT | Removing fines from the relevant law would leave jail as the only punishment, says Prabakaran.
Amanah MP praises UM student for speaking out against Najib fundraiser

Amanah MP praises UM student for speaking out against Najib fundraiser

PARLIAMENT | M'sian youth possess the boldness to challenge matters that warrant scrutiny – Suhaizan.
KWAP's eFishery investment: Anwar admits failure stemmed from following int'l trends

KWAP's eFishery investment: Anwar admits failure stemmed from following int'l trends

PARLIAMENT | PM assures govt will tighten investment rules and scrutiny.
PM vows to release 'corporate mafia' probe findings in 3 months, even if Azam, Farhash named

PM vows to release 'corporate mafia' probe findings in 3 months, even if Azam, Farhash named

PARLIAMENT | Anwar says he has asked for a comprehensive report to be released to allay transparency concerns.
Consider shutting down pig farms nationwide: Wan Saiful

Consider shutting down pig farms nationwide: Wan Saiful

PARLIAMENT | Tasek Gelugor MP suggests emulating the Singaporean model, which relies on pork imports.
'Which constitution are you referring to?' Takiyuddin questions AG advice on N Sembilan exco removals

'Which constitution are you referring to?' Takiyuddin questions AG advice on N Sembilan exco removals

PARLIAMENT | PN lawmaker accuses Putrajaya of undermining Federal Constitution's guarantee of state constitutional autonomy.
Johari warns states against overcommitting water for data centres

Johari warns states against overcommitting water for data centres

PARLIAMENT | Minister says such projects are sometimes approved without considering the available water supply.
MOH advises, MOE, MOHE have final say on haze-related closures - Dzulkefly

MOH advises, MOE, MOHE have final say on haze-related closures - Dzulkefly

PARLIAMENT | Minister responds to question on whether MOH was consulted on school closure notices issued recently.
Economy minister: Anti-rent-seeking law pushed to 2027, 'Ali Baba' not yet a crime

Economy minister: Anti-rent-seeking law pushed to 2027, 'Ali Baba' not yet a crime

PARLIAMENT | | 'There's a need to assess a law that would allow such practices to be defined as offences.'
Syed Saddiq urges Asean pressure, financial squeeze on firms linked to haze

Syed Saddiq urges Asean pressure, financial squeeze on firms linked to haze

PARLIAMENT | We need to hit them where they hurt the most, says Muar MP.
'Oppressed' Ronald's anti-hopping gripe: Some cross without crossing, others in limbo

'Oppressed' Ronald's anti-hopping gripe: Some cross without crossing, others in limbo

PARLIAMENT | Law failed to achieve intended purpose, Beluran MP laments.
From concert tickets to Pokemon cards: Scalpers beware, govt weighs curbs

From concert tickets to Pokemon cards: Scalpers beware, govt weighs curbs

PARLIAMENT | Drafting process to take at least six months, Armizan says.
Saifuddin points to UNHCR 'online registration' as 'root cause' of refugee issue

Saifuddin points to UNHCR 'online registration' as 'root cause' of refugee issue

PARLIAMENT | Minister says applicants may come here first as tourists on social visit pass.
No free pass: Rayer calls out govt for 'double standards' over Zahid's 47 charges

No free pass: Rayer calls out govt for 'double standards' over Zahid's 47 charges

PARLIAMENT | No exception when it comes to corruption, even for political allies, DAP MP stresses.
Backbenchers propose six- and 12-month impact assessment on minimum wage hike

Backbenchers propose six- and 12-month impact assessment on minimum wage hike

PARLIAMENT | Zaliha says it should consider employment rates, working hours, among others.
Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands

Hamzah warns Putrajaya against 'slaughtering golden goose' with GLC, GLIC demands

UPDATED 4PM | PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader questions govt's usage of funds from Petronas and KWAP, among others.
Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah

Budget 2027 'candies' won't determine voters' choice - Hamzah

PARLIAMENT | Opposition leader says it's not enough to sway voters, makes it easier for his side to campaign in next GE.
Budget 2027: Goodies galore, benefits for the middle class

Budget 2027: Goodies galore, benefits for the middle class

UPDATED 8.43PM | Anwar has tabled the national budget in Parliament.