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New Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
PAC to continue MAHB hearings
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will proceed with its hearings on the management of public airports despite the privatisation of Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) on Feb 22. PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said eight proceedings have been held since the inquiry began on Feb 17. "On June 3 and 4, PAC recalled several witnesses from the Employees Provident Fund and Khazanah Nasional Bhd to clarify matters and provide testimony on issues raised in earlier proceedings," she said in a statement today. MAHB is now fully owned by the Gateway Development Alliance (GDA), led by Khazanah Nasional. Witnesses included former EPF chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, EPF head of investment Rohaya Mohammad Yusof, Khazanah Nasional board director Goh Ching Yin and Khazanah Nasional executive director Wong Shu Hsien. PAC exercised its powers under Standing Order 77(1)(d) and 83(2) of the Dewan Rakyat, Treasury Directive 301 (Amendment) 2023 and Section 5(3)(d) of General Circular No. 1 of 2024 on the Organisation of Ministries and the Prime Minister's Department. PAC will also hold proceedings from June 17 to 19 to examine the rising cost of health insurance premiums, private hospital charges and their impact on public healthcare. Witnesses will include representatives from Bank Negara Malaysia, the Health Ministry, insurance companies, third-party administrators, the Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia and the Malaysian Medical Council.
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
DUN Speaker orders parts of Pending rep's speech expunged from Hansard for breaching Standing Orders
Fazzrudin said Yong's remarks appeared to impute improper motives and make unsubstantiated allegations, contrary to the decorum expected in the august House. KUCHING (May 22): State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar today ordered several parts of Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong's speech to be expunged from the official Hansard. The ruling was made in response to Yong's speech during the motion of appreciation for the Governor's address on Wednesday, which contained two 'pantun' references found to contravene Standing Orders 32(4), 32(5), and 32(6) concerning the use of names, improper imputations, and offensive language. 'Under Standing Order 32(6), no member shall impute improper motives to any other member or make any statement of allegation which the said member is not prepared to substantiate. 'Standing Order 32(4) prohibits the use of offensive or insulting language against fellow members, while Standing Order 32(5) bars members from referring to one another by name during debates. 'You are using his name, which violates Standing Order 32(5), while 32(6) covers improper motive and 32(4) is for insulting language,' said Mohamad Asfia. The ruling came after Tupong assemblyman Dato Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman raised the matter during the sitting today, citing a breach of Standing Order 32(6). Fazzrudin said Yong's remarks appeared to impute improper motives and make unsubstantiated allegations, contrary to the decorum expected in the august House. 'I would like to reiterate my objection under Standing Order 32, specifically concerning certain remarks made by YB Pending, which, in my view, fall squarely within the scope of Standing Order 32(6),' he said. Fazzrudin said Yong's references, while indirect, were suggestive and easily understood by the public as alluding to specific individuals. 'Although YB Pending may argue that these terms were not directly aimed at any individual, it is evident, particularly from the perspective of the layperson, that such language is suggestive and alludes to a specific person,' he said. Mohamad Asfia then ordered the DUN Secretary to expunge the relevant portions of Yong's speech from pages 62, 63, and 64 of the Hansard. Yong, meanwhile, withdrew her two 'pantun' during the sitting.
The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Dewan Rakyat convenes special tariff session (Livestream)
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has convened on Monday (May 5) for a special session on the United States' (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports - a move that has sparked concern across government and industry. Robust debate is expected through this session as Members of Parliament respond to the implications of the US decision and consider Malaysia's diplomatic and economic options. The special sitting is convened at the request of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and will serve as a key platform for ministers to brief Parliament on the government's response and outcomes of recent bilateral engagements. It will also address the broader economic impact of the US tariffs and outline a coordinated response across ministries and sectors. According to a Parliamentary statement, the sitting was convened under Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, which allows for urgent matters of public interest to be debated. Ministerial briefings under Standing Order 14(1)(i) will cover the US action, its implications for Malaysia, and the government's coordinated response. The tariffs were announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2 and include a sweeping 10% baseline duty on all countries and a steeper 24% levy specifically targeting Malaysian goods.
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar to explain Malaysia's response to US reciprocal tariffs at special Parliament session
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to explain the government's plans and measures to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States at the special Parliament session today. According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament website, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, will address the matter at the special meeting at 11am. 'The Prime Minister will provide an explanation on the US move to impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports and its implications for the Malaysian economy,' it said. Anwar will also outline the government's response across various ministries and sectors, as well as the coordination of short- and medium-term solutions, including a review of existing policies for certain industries. The Prime Minister will also address the country's long-term economic plans to mitigate the impact of the international trade war and ensure the resilience of the Malaysian economy. After the Prime Minister's session, Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to seek clarification and offer their views, after which the relevant ministers will respond to the matters raised. On April 24, the Malaysian Parliament said that the special sitting was convened at the request of the Prime Minister. It was held in accordance with Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders to allow pressing issues deemed beneficial to the people. The ministerial briefing under Standing Order 14(1)(i) will cover the US action to impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports of the country, its impact on Malaysia, and the government's coordinated measures. On April 9, the US administration announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, while maintaining the 10 per cent base tariff. The decision was made to facilitate negotiations with over 75 countries, including Malaysia, which had voiced concern over the sudden imposition of the tariffs. — Bernama
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Govt To Outline Measures On US Reciprocal Tariffs In Parliament Today
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to explain the government's plans and measures to address the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States at the special Parliament session today. According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament website, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, will address the matter at the special meeting at 11 am. 'The Prime Minister will provide an explanation on the US move to impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports and its implications for the Malaysian economy,' it said. Anwar will also outline the government's response across various ministries and sectors, as well as the coordination of short- and medium-term solutions, including a review of existing policies for certain industries. The Prime Minister will also address the country's long-term economic plans to mitigate the impact of the international trade war and ensure the resilience of the Malaysian economy. After the Prime Minister's session, Members of Parliament will have the opportunity to seek clarification and offer their views, after which the relevant ministers will respond to the matters raised. On 24 April, the Malaysian Parliament said that the special sitting was convened at the request of the Prime Minister. It was held in accordance with Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders to allow pressing issues deemed beneficial to the people. The ministerial briefing under Standing Order 14(1)(i) will cover the US action to impose reciprocal tariffs on all imports of the country, its impact on Malaysia, and the government's coordinated measures.
