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The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
War of words among MPs sparks Dewan Rakyat Speaker's rebuke
KUALA LUMPUR: A heated verbal clash among Members of Parliament during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) debate led to a stern reprimand from Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. Johari expressed disappointment over the behaviour, calling it highly embarrassing for elected representatives. 'What is this? What kind of elected representatives are you? Very shameful of you all, shameful. You're adults, not children, to be quarrelling like this,' he said. The commotion erupted after Chong Zemin (PH-Kampar) cited Standing Order 36(1), claiming PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) did not address the 13MP in his debate. The argument lasted about seven minutes, involving MPs from both government and opposition benches. Among those involved were Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (Arau), Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (Bachok), Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (Besut), and RSN Rayer (Jelutong). Johari later entered the chamber to restore order and criticised the MPs for using inappropriate language. 'There are schoolchildren present (in the chamber). I heard from my chamber—MPs cursing, using inappropriate words, all unacceptable,' he added. He urged MPs to set a better example for national progress. The session then resumed with Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) continuing the debate without further disruptions. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
'Very shameful of you all': Speaker slams MPs for embarrassing quarrel in Dewan Rakyat
The incident followed a verbal clash between government and opposition MPs after the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) by Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang). 13 Aug 2025 03:53pm Johari entered the chamber to chair the sitting and admonished certain MPs for engaging in heated exchanges, including the use of inappropriate language. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - A commotion sparked by a war of words among several Members of Parliament drew the ire of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, who described the incident as highly embarrassing. "What is this? What kind of elected representatives are you? Very shameful of you all, shameful. You're adults, not children, to be quarrelling like this,' he said. The incident followed a verbal clash between government and opposition MPs after the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) by Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang). Chong Zemin (PH-Kampar) stood up citing Standing Order 36(1) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, stating that the PAS president did not touch on 13MP at all in his debate. This led to a commotion lasting about seven minutes, involving, among others, opposition MPs Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (Arau), Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (Bachok), Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (Besut) and government MP RSN Rayer (Jelutong), while Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) was chairing the session. Johari then entered the chamber to chair the sitting and admonished certain MPs for engaging in heated exchanges, including the use of inappropriate language. "There are schoolchildren present (in the chamber). I heard from my chamber-MPs cursing, using inappropriate words, all unacceptable. "If we want this country to progress, our leaders must also progress. This cannot go on,' he said. Johari then instructed the Dewan Rakyat session to proceed with the debate by Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) without further disruptions. - BERNAMA
The Star
23-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
M'sia to sign UN Convention on cybercrime in October, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to sign the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in October, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the country is also in the process of joining the Budapest Convention or the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime. The Home Minister said these moves are part of the effort to fight the growing threat of cybercrimes, which are becoming more sophisticated and inventive. "The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) receives an average of about 500 calls a day from the rakyat to report online scams. "There is an increasing trend of reports related to online scams, and we have to respond to the complaints," he told Chong Zhemin (PH-Kampar) in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (July 23). Chong wanted to know the number of cybercrime cases reported last year and the ministry's efforts to enhance digital security for the people. Saifuddin said police recorded a total of 46,085 cybercrime reports last year, with 49% of cases resolved. He said the NSRC was placed under the purview of the police force this month to bolster the fight against cybercrime. The NSRC, comprising representatives from Bank Negara, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the police, will have its own office in Cyberjaya. "At the behest of the Prime Minister, the Public Service Department has also agreed to consider creating 139 new posts for the centre," he added. Saifuddin said Malaysia plans to sign the UN Convention in Vietnam in October. The Budapest Convention, drafted by the Council of Europe in 2001, was the first international treaty to address Internet and computer crime. It went into force in July 2004 and has been ratified by close to 80 states and parties, including several outside Europe, to date. The UN Convention was first proposed by Russia in 2017, with an ad hoc committee formed in 2019 by the UN General Assembly. It eventually produced a draft resolution that was approved by the General Assembly in December last year, with the signing ceremony planned for October. Meanwhile, Saifuddin said the Home Ministry is reviewing the country's cybercrime laws to expand enforcement authorities' investigative powers. "Cybercrimes are getting more threatening and creative. "Our laws cannot remain static but must be dynamic to address these crimes accordingly," he added. Saifuddin said engagement sessions will be held with relevant stakeholders before the proposed amendments are drafted.
