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PARLIAMENT | MP quizzes 'inadequate' penalties for drunk drivers; parolee monitoring devices

PARLIAMENT | MP quizzes 'inadequate' penalties for drunk drivers; parolee monitoring devices

Where's the proposal to make drunk drivers pay victims, Zahari asks.
PARLIAMENT | 'Allow micromobility vehicles on roads'; RON95: MP wants errant S'pore drivers barred

PARLIAMENT | 'Allow micromobility vehicles on roads'; RON95: MP wants errant S'pore drivers barred

Chong wants ban reviewed as many poor, disabled people rely on micromobility vehicles.
Wong Chen to vote against AG-PP bill, six PKR MPs also seek clause change

Wong Chen to vote against AG-PP bill, six PKR MPs also seek clause change

UPDATED 3.09PM | Subang MP says he will not support the bill unless changes made.
PARLIAMENT | Holocaust failed to teach Zionists about human rights: Tok Mat; Armizan backs deputy, PM's aides

PARLIAMENT | Holocaust failed to teach Zionists about human rights: Tok Mat; Armizan backs deputy, PM's aides

UPDATED 12.45PM | Foreign minister baffled by regime's brutality in West Asia.

Sara programme: Parliamentary committee moots govt agency take over MyKasih's role

Sara programme: Parliamentary committee moots govt agency take over MyKasih's role

PARLIAMENT | Cha says MOF should strengthen governance aspects of aid's implementation.
MPs press govt for more mental health experts, facilities

MPs press govt for more mental health experts, facilities

PARLIAMENT | Rising mental health issues among adults, children, Dewan Rakyat hears.
AG-PP separation: PSSC moots removing executive appointment powers, allowing legislative review

AG-PP separation: PSSC moots removing executive appointment powers, allowing legislative review

This is to enhance transparency and institutional independence.
PARLIAMENT | Anwar busy with rulers this week; MCA's 290km run for elephant ends

PARLIAMENT | Anwar busy with rulers this week; MCA's 290km run for elephant ends

What's going on in Parliament today, with updates at 11.30am, 2.30pm, and 6pm.

COMMENT | Prosecutorial rules, transparency must accompany AG-PP separation

COMMENT | Prosecutorial rules, transparency must accompany AG-PP separation

Putrajaya can emulate best practices of the UK, Canada.
Over 1.4k back 'Dilarang Ponteng Parlimen' petition, says activist

Over 1.4k back 'Dilarang Ponteng Parlimen' petition, says activist

Roshinee says women accounted for 825 signatures.
COMMENT | Cabinet, Parliament must ensure independent, credible, responsible PP

COMMENT | Cabinet, Parliament must ensure independent, credible, responsible PP

Authorities will do well to incorporate feedback from civil society organisations.
Constitutional amendments take priority before deciding on political future: Subang MP

Constitutional amendments take priority before deciding on political future: Subang MP

Wong says lawmakers must ensure bill drafted properly, Parliament's powers safeguarded.
Muda, PSM call for law to ensure equal access to constituency funds

Muda, PSM call for law to ensure equal access to constituency funds

This follows the unexplained restrictions imposed on the Subang MP.
Finland's calm Parliament where MPs blow off steam at the sauna, unlike in M'sia

Finland's calm Parliament where MPs blow off steam at the sauna, unlike in M'sia

The Eduskunta offers open access, calm debates, sauna for MPs and media.
COMMENT | Uphold constitutional monarchy, strengthen multi-party democracy

COMMENT | Uphold constitutional monarchy, strengthen multi-party democracy

Constitutional monarchs need to be source of political unity amid multiparty competition.
'Dilarang Ponteng Parlimen' petition exceeds target signatures, activist welcomes support

'Dilarang Ponteng Parlimen' petition exceeds target signatures, activist welcomes support

Campaign on track to gather 1,000 signatures by this weekend.
SNAPSHOT | Activist seeking to discipline MPs evicted from park; azan complainer lands on no-fly list

SNAPSHOT | Activist seeking to discipline MPs evicted from park; azan complainer lands on no-fly list

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm and 6pm.
YOURSAY | Make absent MPs remember where Parliament is

YOURSAY | Make absent MPs remember where Parliament is

'Elected office not a pension scheme or title for prestige; it's a duty.'
Activist launches Parliament petition to act against absent MPs

Activist launches Parliament petition to act against absent MPs

Roshinee aims to gather 500 physical signatures before June Dewan sitting.
COMMENT | Constitutional morality: The way forward

COMMENT | Constitutional morality: The way forward

It can be taught as a school subject towards building a progressive and inclusive civil society,
'Irresponsible' to blame opposition for govt failure to pass PM term limit bill: Takiyuddin

'Irresponsible' to blame opposition for govt failure to pass PM term limit bill: Takiyuddin

PAS sec-gen says it's govt's responsibility to ensure all backbenchers are present.
Putrajaya defends forming PSSC on AG-PP separation bill

Putrajaya defends forming PSSC on AG-PP separation bill

Legal Affairs Division cites previous instances where minister led parliamentary committees.
Projek Sama blasts 'irresponsible' lawmakers over PM term-limit bill near miss

Projek Sama blasts 'irresponsible' lawmakers over PM term-limit bill near miss

The bill was just 2 votes short of the two-thirds majority required.
Anwar quizzed on double standards after PKR accused of lobbying US against Najib

Anwar quizzed on double standards after PKR accused of lobbying US against Najib

PARLIAMENT | PM tells Shahidan to properly examine 'communications plan' linked to Daim's family instead.