Abang Johari meets GPS senators, MPs in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg chaired a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) and senators from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) here on Monday. The Premier, who arrived at around 8:00 pm, was welcomed by GPS MPs and senators attending the session. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
Speaker leaves seat quota demand to executive
KUCHING: The Dewan Rakyat has yet to receive any motion related to face-to-face negotiations by Members of Parliament regarding the demand for one-third of parliamentary seats to be allocated to Sabah and Sarawak. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, said the proposal put forward by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, is a […]
King’s timely reminder to MPs
‘It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having patience, decency, politeness and courtesy.’ — Khaleda Zia, former Bangladesh PM What a timely reminder from Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar indeed! To those of us following parliamentary sittings regularly, the king’s message to our Members of Parliament, particularly those with a penchant for […]
Unity government accepts opposition’s decision
KUCHING: The opposition parties have yet to engage with the unity government about their rejection of the government’s draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on Members of Parliament (MPs) allocations, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He mentioned that, so far, the opposition’s rejection has only been conveyed through statements to the media. […]
A call for accountability and commitment
“Without accountability, there is no trust, and without trust, there is no leadership.” – Dave Ramsey, Finance Guru & American radio personality LAST Tuesday, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament (MPs) who frequently skip parliamentary sittings. MPs who miss too many sessions may risk losing their […]
Support from Bersatu MPs dismisses rumours of change in government
KUALA LUMPUR: The increasing number of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) declaring their support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicates that his leadership, which is about to reach its one-year mark, is credible and trustworthy in championing the plight of the people. It also puts to rest rumours that the unity government formed […]
Sabah, Sarawak MPs express admiration for royal couple’s participation in ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’
KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament (MPs) from Sabah and Sarawak have expressed their love for Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah for touring the two states under the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ programme which ended yesterday. Among the MPs who touched on the matter […]
Don’t let your imagination run wild!
It’s not blind people who are blind – it’s those racists who see a colour with their eyes wide open, then have a problem with it. – Jimmy Tudeski, comedian Why is it that I have this feeling some politicians in this country thrive on controversies? Looks like they have nothing else better to do […]
Sim reminds MPs to fight for Sarawak interests
SIBU: Members of Parliament (MP) from component parties of the Unity Government have been urged to actively advocate for the betterment of Sarawak instead of merely complaining. Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian stressed that the MPs are elected by the people of Sarawak and therefore have a responsibility to fight for the state’s […]
Anwar confirms cut in development allowance for MPs
PORT DICKSON: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the development allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) has been reduced to RM1.3 million from RM3.8 million. Anwar said this move was meant to better control the country’s finances and would be implemented in stages. “This allowance is the development allocations of MPs coordinated […]