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Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

Gig Workers Bill passed to provide social protection for 1.2m M'sians: Zahid

PARLIAMENT | DPM says this ends long-term marginalisation of those in gig economy.

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Govt to improve URA to address concerns on demographic, consent threshold

Govt to improve URA to address concerns on demographic, consent threshold

UPDATED 6.22PM | PARLIAMENT | Relevant clauses to be amended to reflect this, Nga says.

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Debates on Urban Renewal Bill pushed to October

Debates on Urban Renewal Bill pushed to October

UPDATED 5.30PM | PARLIAMENT | Proposed law has faced heavy backlash from many quarters.

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Opposition, govt MPs push for all bills to face PSSC scrutiny

Opposition, govt MPs push for all bills to face PSSC scrutiny

They question why Government Procurement Bill did not go through PSSC.

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Opposition MPs walk out after failing to stall Procurement Bill

Opposition MPs walk out after failing to stall Procurement Bill

UPDATED 4.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Bill passes with 125 votes in agreement and 63 votes against.

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PN urges East M'sia, Umno MPs to abstain on URA vote

PN urges East M'sia, Umno MPs to abstain on URA vote

Hamzah says URA only applies to peninsula, calls on Umno reps to stand with rakyat.

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'I'm not a puppet': URA to uplift urban Malays, says PM

'I'm not a puppet': URA to uplift urban Malays, says PM

UPDATED 12.23PM | PARLIAMENT | 'Don't assume that this is a strategy for the Chinese to take over Malays.'

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PM admits 'no reason' for Sabah's Pan Borneo 'failure' compared to S'wak

PM admits 'no reason' for Sabah's Pan Borneo 'failure' compared to S'wak

PARLIAMENT | Anwar attributes delays to Sabah's 'problematic' system of awarding contracts.

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Amended law offers compound option for MyKad-linked offences

Amended law offers compound option for MyKad-linked offences

PARLIAMENT | It includes offences such as failing to update address on IC.

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Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

Vape ban: Don't let perfection be enemy of the good, Wan Saiful tells govt

PARLIAMENT | MP says legal concerns should not be used as excuse to delay action.

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Bersatu MP wants caning brought back to schools

Bersatu MP wants caning brought back to schools

UPDATED 1.47PM | PARLIAMENT | Rosol calls for corporal punishment to be allowed in disciplining students.

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Opposition MPs ready to face suspension over URA objection

Opposition MPs ready to face suspension over URA objection

PN chief whip reiterates call for bill to be withdrawn.

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PN fails to refer PM to parliamentary committee

PN fails to refer PM to parliamentary committee

UPDATED 2.04PM | Speaker rejects bid to cite Anwar for 'interfering' in opting not to charge Dr M.

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'MPs can still be probed under OSA for citing secrets in Parliament'

'MPs can still be probed under OSA for citing secrets in Parliament'

PARLIAMENT | Ramli warns Marzuk to be careful if he plans to bring up secret document.

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Four MOF Inc public infrastructure firms record losses in 2023

Four MOF Inc public infrastructure firms record losses in 2023

MOF says these companies supported efforts to provide low-fare services for rakyat.

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Govt explicitly bans atomic weapons as M'sia pursues nuclear energy

Govt explicitly bans atomic weapons as M'sia pursues nuclear energy

PARLIAMENT | Under new section, no one shall 'develop, test, produce, acquire' nukes.

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Devolving powers to Parliament shows govt's commitment to accountability: PM

Devolving powers to Parliament shows govt's commitment to accountability: PM

Anwar cites two bills where he has to present growth projections, plan to reduce national debt.

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Minimum wage order applies to PAS pre-school teachers too: Minister

Minimum wage order applies to PAS pre-school teachers too: Minister

PARLIAMENT | Sim says the institutions can be investigated if violations are reported.

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PSSC chair surprised private letter on URA was read in Dewan Rakyat

PSSC chair surprised private letter on URA was read in Dewan Rakyat

Yusuf says the letter was meant for minister's eyes only.

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Shahidan accuses minister of allegedly confusing Dewan over TH rebrand

Shahidan accuses minister of allegedly confusing Dewan over TH rebrand

PARLIAMENT | Arau MP refers Na'im to rights and privileges committee over direct negotiation confirmation.

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Na'im: MCMC, police reports lodged against Tabung Haji sabotage campaign

Na'im: MCMC, police reports lodged against Tabung Haji sabotage campaign

PARLIAMENT | Social media campaign urges depositors to withdraw funds due to alleged non-Muslim involvement.

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Stop trying to mediate bullying cases, Syed Saddiq tells police

Stop trying to mediate bullying cases, Syed Saddiq tells police

It will only perpetuate bully culture, says Muar MP.

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Fadhlina under fire for failing to address school bullying in 13MP wrap-up

Fadhlina under fire for failing to address school bullying in 13MP wrap-up

PAS MP slams minister for not doing so despite being offered extra time.

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Fadhlina urges lawmakers to mind their words in Dewan Rakyat

Fadhlina urges lawmakers to mind their words in Dewan Rakyat

PARLIAMENT | Minister wants civilised proceedings and to set example for younger generation.

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