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BusinessToday
4 days ago
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- BusinessToday
Middle East Tensions And Maritime Disputes Among Key Issues In Dewan Rakyat
Malaysia's short- and long-term plans to address ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East took centre stage in today's Dewan Rakyat sitting, as outlined in the Order Paper on Parliament's official website. Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) raised the issue during the Minister's Question Time, seeking clarification from the Prime Minister on the government's approach to the matter. Also under the spotlight, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) questioned how the International Court of Justice's 2002 decision affirming Malaysia's sovereignty over Ligitan and Sipadan Islands may affect the determination of maritime boundaries in the Sulawesi Sea, particularly over blocks ND6 (Block Y) and ND7 (Block Z) shared with Indonesia. During the oral question session, Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (PN-Bachok) requested an update from the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry on government efforts to manage tariff disputes involving the United States and the role of state governments in the process. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) asked the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to detail the financial impact of subsidy cuts on the egg market, including how much savings have been generated. The sitting also included the first reading of the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the second readings of the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) Bill 2025. This second meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Parliament will span 24 days, with the 13th Malaysia Plan set to be tabled on July 31. Related
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Middle East geopolitical tensions among Dewan Rakyat focus
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's short-term and long-term action plans in addressing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tuesday (July 22). According to the Order Paper available on the Parliament's official website, Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) will bring the matter up to the Prime Minister during the Minister's Question Time. Also, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) will ask the Prime Minister about how the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2002 regarding the sovereignty of Ligitan and Sipadan Islands may influence the determination of maritime boundaries between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea, including the sovereignty over blocks ND6 (Block Y) and ND7 (Block Z). During the Question for Oral Answers session, Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (PN-Bachok) will seek an explanation from Investment, Trade and Industry Minister regarding government measures in addressing the United States tariff issue with the involvement of state governments, while Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) will ask the Agriculture and Food Security Minister about the savings through the reduction in subsidy expenditure and the impact on the egg market. Following the question answer session, the sitting will continue with the first reading of the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025, the second reading of the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) 2025. The Second Meeting Of The Fourth Session Of 15th Parliament is scheduled for 24 days with the tabling of the 13th Malaysia Plan on July 31. - Bernama
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia's plan for Middle East tensions in Dewan Rakyat focus
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's short-term and long-term action plans to address geopolitical tensions in the Middle East will be a key focus in today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper, Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) will raise the issue during the Minister's Question Time. Another significant topic involves Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), who will question the Prime Minister on how the 2002 International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Ligitan and Sipadan Islands could affect maritime boundary negotiations with Indonesia in the Sulawesi Sea, including sovereignty over blocks ND6 and ND7. During the oral answers session, Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (PN-Bachok) will seek clarification from the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister on government measures to tackle US tariff issues involving state governments. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) will ask the Agriculture and Food Security Minister about savings from subsidy cuts and their impact on the egg market. The session will proceed with the first reading of the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025, followed by the second reading of the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) 2025. The Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament is set for 24 days, with the 13th Malaysia Plan slated for tabling on July 31. - Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
21-07-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt may introduce law to make MyDigital ID mandatory, says minister
Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the MyDigital ID system uses biometric and cryptographic technologies to ensure security and prevent data breaches. KUALA LUMPUR : The government is considering introducing a law to regulate and boost the MyDigital ID system to tackle the scepticism surrounding the initiative, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the current voluntary registration model for the digital ID system was a limitation that the government was looking to address. 'Right now the government is looking at the possibility of formulating an Act for MyDigital ID, to potentially make it mandatory for people to sign up,' she said. Zaliha was responding to a supplementary question from Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), who had raised concerns about public confidence in the initiative. Kiandee cited the recent disruption of the autogate system at the Johor customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) complex, which he said was linked to integration issues, as an example of what could erode public trust. 'Three days ago, we were informed about a disruption to the autogate system at the Johor CIQ, which was said to have been caused by the integration system. 'Actually, this is a concern for Malaysians and the public regarding the initiative. There are concerns about privacy and security, the reliability of digital infrastructure and the implementing agencies, and the potential for misuse,' he said. Kiandee also noted that only 2.8 million Malaysians had registered for MyDigital ID as of the second quarter of 2025 – less than the number of those who had signed up for other government initiatives like PADU and Budi. MyDigital ID is a national digital identification initiative developed in 2016, aimed at providing a secure and authenticated method for verifying identities online. The system is intended for use across both public and private sectors to verify user identities during online transactions. Zaliha said the government did not store users' personal data, and that the MyDigital ID system used biometric and cryptographic technologies to ensure security and prevent data breaches. She also said the government was working with stakeholders to boost adoption of the platform. 'We are encouraging cooperation with all parties, including the private sector,' she said. Earlier, Zaliha said that the number of government and non-government systems integrated with MyDigital ID had nearly doubled to 82 since March. She said the platform would continue expanding its use across both public and private sectors, including the financial industry where six banks have completed sandbox testing under Bank Negara Malaysia.
Malay Mail
21-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
With only 2.8 million Malaysians registered, Putrajaya mulls law to mandate MyDigital ID as adoption stalls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — The government is mulling new laws to encourage or mandate the registration of MyDigital ID among Malaysians, minister Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said in Dewan Rakyat today. New Straits Times cited the minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) saying the voluntary nature of the current system was a major barrier to widespread adoption. 'Encouraging wider adoption of MyDigital ID has been challenging due to its voluntary registration nature. This is one of the key issues that requires further discussion, particularly on strategies to boost citizen participation.' 'The government is currently exploring the option of introducing legislation that could either promote or require Malaysians to register for MyDigital ID,' she said in response to a supplementary question by Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran). She said as of the second quarter this year, 2.8 million Malaysians had registered for MyDigital ID, up from 1.8 million in the first quarter. 'The number is expected to continue rising with the expansion of 'use case', referring to specific applications or services where MyDigital ID is used as a method of identity verification,' she reportedly said. These use cases include logging into the MyGOV portal, the MyJPJ app, and SIM card owner verification. Dr Zaliha said 35 government application systems have integrated MyDigital ID, with 17 more in progress and 21 under discussion. Seven non-government systems have also been integrated, with two more in progress, totalling 82 systems, nearly double the March figure. She added that six banks have completed sandbox testing for MyDigital ID under Bank Negara Malaysia's supervision. Launched in November last year, MyDigital ID is currently integrated with several government applications, including MySejahtera, the MyGov portal, and the Human Resources Management Information System (HRMIS). MyDigital ID however does not replace the Malaysian identification card or MyKad for identification purposes.
