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The Dewan Rakyat is addressing proposed amendments to strengthen SUHAKAM's financial independence and examining the disconnect between inflation metrics and household purchasing power during its current session.
Malaysia's Parliament observed a moment of collective mourning as the Dewan Rakyat formally expressed condolences to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah following the death of his mother.
Parliament sits today to examine how the West Asian conflict is affecting foreign tourist arrivals in Malaysia, particularly from Middle Eastern and European markets, alongside concerns over migrant smuggling and border security in Langkawi.
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The Dewan Rakyat descended into disorder when opposition and government lawmakers clashed over past campaign messaging that reportedly portrayed Islam as vulnerable under specific political administrations.
The Dewan Rakyat is scheduled to address three critical policy areas: enhancing Johor's water infrastructure capacity, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight role, and clarifying age verification requirements for social media platforms.
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Parliamentary Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul confirmed on June 22 that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as Opposition Leader, effective June 18, after Ahmad Samsuri served in the role for three weeks.
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Speaker Johari announced that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has granted royal assent to eight bills passed by the Dewan Rakyat, marking significant progress in the current parliamentary session.
A confrontation between PAS's Takiyuddin and a government backbencher disrupted parliament minutes after sitting opened, centring on allegations of bullying within the ruling coalition.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requested a change in parliamentary seating arrangements. The speaker has also received formal confirmation that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin will serve as the opposition leader.
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Parliament's Speaker has officially recognised Hamzah Zainudin as the Opposition Leader, while former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been relocated to a different seat in the chamber.
Parliament resumes with a pivotal constitutional amendment to split the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions. The move promises significant changes to Malaysia's judicial independence and prosecutorial framework.
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Parliament's speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has been assigned new seating in Block E following his request.
Malaysia's opposition coalition will formally notify parliament of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader, cementing his position heading the largest parliamentary grouping outside government.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has been formally notified of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader by Perikatan Nasional's chief whip, cementing the coalition's parliamentary leadership structure.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to demonstrate exemplary conduct as the Malaysian Youth Parliament prepares for its inaugural sitting on September 11, with registration targeting 300,000 youths aged 18–30.
Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat, reclaiming the prominent front-row seat. Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, previously seated alongside him, has been repositioned eight seats further back.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's role as Opposition Leader in the Dewan Rakyat has not yet received official recognition, with no formal announcement from PN forthcoming.
The Speaker's Office has confirmed that the Dewan Rakyat sitting will begin on June 22 as originally scheduled, dismissing speculation about postponement due to upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.