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The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
National Climate Change Bill to include incentives for carbon reduction, says Johari
KUALA LANGAT: The proposed National Climate Change Bill will include incentives for companies that successfully reduce their carbon emissions, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said, among other things, the Bill may also include provisions for the implementation of carbon credits, which would further support the national agenda to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. He added that the Bill was still in the drafting stage and had yet to be presented to the Cabinet. Johari said that he was currently reviewing the draft, and planned to engage with industry players, including Bursa Malaysia, to gather input and guidelines, and that the details would be disclosed to the public once the Bill was finalised. "The first draft is already out, but I need to review it thoroughly to ensure that the (proposed) law to be tabled is acceptable to the industry, and can achieve its intended objectives,' he said. He said this when speaking to reporters after launching the B30 Biodiesel pilot project at Guthrie's Golden Hope Academy in Pulau Carey on Friday (July 18). On May 29, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Dr Ching Thoo, was reported as saying that the Bill was expected to be tabled in August.- Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Rafizi, Nik Nazmi moved to backbench after cabinet exit
KUALA LUMPUR: The seating positions of Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in the Dewan Rakyat have been changed ahead of the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which begins onMonday, following their resignations from cabinet. According to the updated seating chart released by the Dewan Rakyat on July 15, Rafizi — the former Economy Minister — has been relocated to Block D, where government backbenchers are seated. He was previously positioned in the front row of Block B, alongside Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who sits in Block A. Blocks A and B are reserved for ministers and deputy ministers in the unity government. Rafizi lost his bid to retain the PKR deputy presidency during the party's central leadership election on May 23, losing in a one-on-one contest to former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar. He subsequently resigned as Economy Minister, with his resignation taking effect on June 17. Nik Nazmi, who similarly stepped down as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, effective July 4, has also been moved from Block B to Block D, next to Rafizi. Their departure from cabinet has prompted adjustments to the seating arrangements for several other ministers and deputy ministers within Blocks A and B. The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament will run for 24 days, from July 21 to Aug 28.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Acting ministers ensure continuity ahead of Parliament session
KUANTAN: Appointing acting ministers to fill vacant cabinet posts is crucial to ensure continuity, especially with the upcoming parliamentary session set to begin on July 21, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Johari, who has been tasked with temporarily overseeing the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, said the move is also necessary to address pressing issues under the ministry's purview. 'When there's a vacancy, the Prime Minister appoints someone to take on the role temporarily. With Parliament about to sit, there will be questions that require answers. For example, the Ministry of Economy needs to finalise the 13th Malaysia Plan, so someone has to be appointed to get the job done quickly. 'That's why an acting role is important to resolve critical matters within the next month or two,' he told reporters after officiating the 2025 UMNO Kuantan Division Delegates' Meeting today. Yesterday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar announced that Johari has been appointed to carry out the duties and functions of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability with immediate effect. On May 28, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced his resignation as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective July 4. Earlier, on June 27, Shamsul Azri announced that Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan had been appointed acting Minister of Economy, effective immediately, following the resignation of Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli on June 17. Both Rafizi and Nik Nazmi stepped down after failing to retain their respective positions as PKR deputy president and vice president in the party elections held in May. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Amir Hamzah, Johari to serve in acting roles until new ministers appointed
Anwar said that the government is not short of replacement candidates, emphasising that permanent appointments must be made in accordance with the Federal Constitution. 11 Jul 2025 05:42pm Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with the congregation before performing the Friday prayers in congregation at the Ar-Rahim Surau here today. Photo by Bernama PUTRAJAYA - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the decision to appoint Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to perform the duties and functions of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Minister of Economy, respectively, is not due to a lack of suitable candidates within the government. He said that the government is not short of replacement candidates, emphasising that permanent appointments must be made in accordance with the Federal Constitution. "There is no need to rush. Some people are saying that the government does not have (credible) candidates to appoint, so it has to rely on acting ministers. That's not true. "They (Amir Hamzah and Johari) are simply covering these roles until new appointments are made. It's unfortunate when opposition MPs can't understand that,' he told reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Ar-Rahim here today. Anwar urged all parties to give Amir Hamzah and Johari the space to carry out their responsibilities effectively without interference. Chief Secretary to the Government, who also serves as the Cabinet secretary, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, today announced that Johari has been entrusted with the responsibilities and functions of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective immediately. Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Bernama FILE PIX The appointment was conveyed during the Cabinet meeting on July 9. On May 28, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced his resignation as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, effective July 4. Meanwhile, on June 27, Shamsul Azri announced that Amir Hamzah will assume the duties and functions of the Economy Minister, effective immediately, following Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli's resignation effective June 17. Amir Hamzah. Bernama FILE PIX Rafizi and Nik Nazmi resigned after failing to retain their positions as PKR deputy president and vice president, respectively, in the party elections in May. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Star
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Johari to perform duties of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister
PUTRAJAYA: Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will assume the duties and functions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, effective immediately. Chief Secretary to the Government and Cabinet Secretary Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a statement on Friday (July 11), said the matter was agreed upon by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and conveyed during the Cabinet meeting on July 9. On May 28, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced his resignation as Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister, effective July 4. Nik Nazmi, 43, said he had done his best to implement key reforms since assuming the role of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister in December 2022, and later the restructured ministry. Among the notable achievements during his tenure were amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and enhanced transparency in the reporting of Environmental Impact Assessments. He also cited his failure to retain the vice-president post in the recent PKR election as one of the factors that influenced his decision to step down. - Bernama
