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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Teresa Kok concerned over new KL planning rules gazetted without public consultation
KUALA LUMPUR: A member of parliament has raised concerns over the gazettement of new planning regulations for the city, claiming it was done without public consultation and gave excessive power to the mayor. Teresa Kok (PH-Seputeh) said the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Planning Rules 2025 were gazetted on June 13 and came into force three days later. She said it took almost one and a half months for civil society to realise the change had come into effect. "I would like to ask the government why this new procedure was gazetted without any consultation with the public or relevant stakeholders, especially in terms of public participation? "According to the 2025 planning procedures, the mayor may consult relevant parties only if he or she deem it necessary, meaning there is no guarantee that the public will be given the opportunity to voice their views or objections before any development is approved." Kok raised the issue during the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan in the Dewan Rakyat. She said the rules, which replace the decades-old planning framework, should reflect how society has become more aware and engaged. She said this move has sparked public concern as it reduces transparency in decision-making and limits opportunities for communities to scrutinise or oppose development plans. "It also grants excessive authority to the mayor, allowing them to approve developments regardless of public sentiment. "I urge the government to review this new planning procedure and provide an explanation to the public on how this policy was formulated and approved," she said.
The Star
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Human rights tribunal, nuclear energy among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The establishment of a Human Rights Tribunal in Malaysia, the potential use of nuclear energy, and a proposal to build vertical schools are among the highlights of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Wednesday (July 30). According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Teresa Kok Suh Sim (PH-Seputeh) will ask the Prime Minister for the latest update on efforts to introduce the tribunal. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) is set to ask the Science, Technology and Innovation Minister about the country's preparedness to explore nuclear energy generation, as well as the forms of cooperation currently undertaken with international agencies on the matter. Also of interest is a question from Datuk Muslimin Yahaya (PN-Sungai Besar), who wants details on the Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) proposal to build vertical schools ranging from 10 to 17 storeys. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) will ask the Foreign Minister whether the federal government plans to involve the Sabah government in any negotiations concerning the Ambalat issue. After the question-and-answer session, the sitting will proceed with the tabling of the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 for its first reading. The Energy Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025, Electricity Supply (Amendment) Bill 2025, Education (Amendment) Bill 2025, and Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 are also scheduled for their second readings today. The Dewan Rakyat will sit for 24 days until Aug 28. - Bernama
Malay Mail
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
In Dewan Rakyat today: Human rights tribunal, nuclear energy and vertical schools in spotlight
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The establishment of a Human Rights Tribunal in Malaysia, the potential use of nuclear energy, and a proposal to build vertical schools are among the highlights of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Teresa Kok Suh Sim (PH-Seputeh) will ask the Prime Minister for the latest update on efforts to introduce the tribunal. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) is set to ask the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation about the country's preparedness to explore nuclear energy generation, as well as the forms of cooperation currently undertaken with international agencies on the matter. Also of interest is a question from Datuk Muslimin Yahaya (PN-Sungai Besar), who wants details on the Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) proposal to build vertical schools ranging from 10 to 17 storeys. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (BN-Kinabatangan) will ask the Foreign Minister whether the federal government plans to involve the Sabah government in any negotiations concerning the Ambalat issue. After the question-and-answer session, the sitting will proceed with the tabling of the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025 for its first reading. The Energy Commission (Amendment) Bill 2025, Electricity Supply (Amendment) Bill 2025, Education (Amendment) Bill 2025, and Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 are also scheduled for their second readings today. The Dewan Rakyat will sit for 24 days until Aug 28. — Bernama
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's foreign tourist arrivals up 20.4pct from from Jan to May this year
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded a significant 20.4 per cent rise in foreign tourist arrivals from January to May this year, with a total of 16.94 million visitors, compared with 14.07 million during the same period last year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said Singapore remained the largest source market, contributing 8.34 million visitors, a 26.5 per cent increase from last year. Indonesia ranked second with 1.82 million visitors, up 10.3 per cent, followed by China with 1.81 million, representing the highest growth rate among all markets at 38.8 per cent. "Thailand contributed 1.06 million visitors, a 5.2 per cent increase, while arrivals from India grew by 32 per cent to 664,811 visitors," he said in a written parliamentary reply. Tiong was responding to Teresa Kok (PH-Seputeh), who inquired about the breakdown of foreign tourists to Malaysia from January to June this year, compared to last year, and the projected breakdown of foreign tourists for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 programme. He said long-haul markets also showed strong performance, with Australia and the United Kingdom posting arrivals of 198,968 and 185,197 respectively. Tiong said the numbers proved the effectiveness of government initiatives, including the Visa Liberalisation Plan, targeted support and incentives for industry players, and high-impact promotional campaigns. "These efforts include digital promotions and strategic collaborations with online platforms and airlines, which have helped position Malaysia as a top tourism destination in the region." Tiong said the ministry is now working towards the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign, with a target of 47 million foreign visitors. "To achieve this, we will focus on key high-potential markets such as Central Asia, the Middle East, Asean, Europe and Oceania."
