The declaration made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Conference of Rulers regarding the immediate reconvention of the Parliament has been noted by Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. However, he pointed out that the Agong did not give any exact date for the reopening of the Parliament. In a discussion on Bicara Harakah, he said that the Agong did not …

KUALA LUMPUR – Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun has now allowed all MPs to enter the Dewan Rakyat and listen to the deliberation of the Budget 2021 being tabled. The decision was made after both sides made an appeal urging the speaker to reconsider and allow all lawmakers to be seated in the house. Last Thursday (Nov. 5), …

KUALA LUMPUR – Barisan Nasional Chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed today that all 43 of the party’s federal lawmakers have agreed to back the Perikatan Nasional government’s Budget 2021 when it is tabled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on Friday. The BN chairman said that the decision was agreed upon at a meeting of the party …

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin held a meeting today with the top brass of Perikatan Nasional (PN) government with the preparation of the preparation for the Dewan Rakyat session which will start tomorrow. In a televised address yesterday, Muhyiddin said that he hopes all MPs can put aside their differences and unite for the sake of …

PETALING JAYA – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan has reiterated that the government does not owe anyone an explanation for withdrawing a bill. The minister was referring to the Cabinet’s decision to withdraw a bill that will limit the term of the prime minister to two terms. Takiyuddin added that the bill was …

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who distinguishes himself as the prime minister of Malaysia twice, said today that he aspired to the role again rather than as an advisor since his past successors overlooked his advice in governing the world. His understanding is, they would ignore him as he try to offer suggestions to the prime minister and they won’t hear …

Muhyiddin should have confidence of his own survival because, in theory, he should have 113 out of 222 votes, based on his administrative lineup. Ministers and deputy ministers must always vote with the government, because of collective responsibility. Because they are on the government’s payroll, they are also called payroll votes. Ministers and deputy ministers normally join the government as …