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Food safety amendments passed, MPs question if stronger enforcement can keep pace with 'viral' sales

Food safety amendments passed, MPs question if stronger enforcement can keep pace with 'viral' sales

PARLIAMENT | They ask how enforcement authorities can apply requirements such as labelling to online sellers.
No new gambling licences, only regulating existing ones - MOF tells Kedah MP

No new gambling licences, only regulating existing ones - MOF tells Kedah MP

Any bid to amend gambling policies must consider Constitution, ministry warns amid Kedah's push to reinstate state ban.
COMMENT | Do we need a Parliament? Musings in the haze

COMMENT | Do we need a Parliament? Musings in the haze

The real danger is not that Parliament exists; it's what happens when Parliament loses its meaning.
Groups take haze report findings to Parliament, renew push for corporate accountability

Groups take haze report findings to Parliament, renew push for corporate accountability

Civil society groups march to Parliament, urge govt to expedite transboundary haze law.
Hassan: Don't use public funds to bail out troubled airline with wealthy bosses

Hassan: Don't use public funds to bail out troubled airline with wealthy bosses

'Let them save their own company; the government has other priorities.'
Pan Borneo delays: Warisan MP questions lack of action after audit findings

Pan Borneo delays: Warisan MP questions lack of action after audit findings

PARLIAMENT | Isnaraissah compares it against govt's recent swift action on Tabung Haji, Felda and UiTM.
Azalina: New Parliament Services Act to strengthen lawmakers, benefit public

Azalina: New Parliament Services Act to strengthen lawmakers, benefit public

It gives Parliament greater control over its administration, finances, staffing and professional support services - minister.
LETTER | Is the sports minister acting hastily?

LETTER | Is the sports minister acting hastily?

Existing laws are adequate in addressing errant sports organisations and bodies.
Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passes

Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passes

They question whether a politician should have the power to declare a sports body illegal.
Sports bodies deemed 'incompatible with security, morality' could be shut down under proposed changes

Sports bodies deemed 'incompatible with security, morality' could be shut down under proposed changes

PARLIAMENT | Mulled amendments to Sports Development Act 1997 seek to give minister power to revoke registration.
PAS MP pushes for teachers' mental health literacy, Dzulkefly touts school programme and training

PAS MP pushes for teachers' mental health literacy, Dzulkefly touts school programme and training

PARLIAMENT | Yunus says teachers should know how to detect, assist mentally struggling students.
Home Ministry enforces full checks on passengers, baggage for high-risk destinations

Home Ministry enforces full checks on passengers, baggage for high-risk destinations

UPDATED 2.54PM | PARLIAMENT | It is part of measures to tighten airport security controls, says Saifuddin.
Govt looking into caning for mule account offence

Govt looking into caning for mule account offence

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister says review will be carried out comprehensively.
Fed up with train delays? Minister seeks tougher penalties for cable theft

Fed up with train delays? Minister seeks tougher penalties for cable theft

PARLIAMENT | Nga says his ministry is in communication with the Home Ministry.
Harapan MPs reject proposal for opposition leader role in setting Dewan Rakyat agenda

Harapan MPs reject proposal for opposition leader role in setting Dewan Rakyat agenda

They cite the opposition's multiple walkouts in Parliament.
Parliament's independence from Putrajaya kicks in today

Parliament's independence from Putrajaya kicks in today

Azalina expresses appreciation to Agong, cabinet and NGOs their support.
COMMENT | Can Parliament influence our foreign policy?

COMMENT | Can Parliament influence our foreign policy?

Parliament must be empowered to scrutinise executive's foreign policy decisions.
SNAPSHOT | PKR Youth slams Kedah Umno's 'dissolve Parliament' dare

SNAPSHOT | PKR Youth slams Kedah Umno's 'dissolve Parliament' dare

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Tabung Haji RCI: Dock opposition MPs' allowances for skipping work, pundits say

Tabung Haji RCI: Dock opposition MPs' allowances for skipping work, pundits say

'If ordinary workers face disciplinary action for absence without good reason, what about MPs?'
Tabung Haji given time to recover before RCI report released, says minister

Tabung Haji given time to recover before RCI report released, says minister

PARLIAMENT | Zulkifli says institution had to manage less competitive legacy assets.
Radzi wants 'super-regulator' overseeing Tabung Haji, EPF, LTAT funds

Radzi wants 'super-regulator' overseeing Tabung Haji, EPF, LTAT funds

PARLIAMENT | He says failures at such institutions could affect govt, wider economy.
'How much of Tabung Haji depositors' money used to cover 1MDB debts?'

'How much of Tabung Haji depositors' money used to cover 1MDB debts?'

PARLIAMENT | Amirudin points out millions in sustained losses from troubled investment in PPB.
Bersatu leader labels PN 'betrayer of Malay-Muslim rights' after Tabung Haji RCI debate walkout

Bersatu leader labels PN 'betrayer of Malay-Muslim rights' after Tabung Haji RCI debate walkout

'Bersatu lawmakers remained in Dewan; those who walked out need to answer to ummah.'
After walkout, Hamzah says why waste time on Tabung Haji RCI briefing

After walkout, Hamzah says why waste time on Tabung Haji RCI briefing

'If it is just a briefing, what are they asking us to debate?'