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The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Bipartisan select committees reduce tension among MPs says Johari
PETALING JAYA: The formation of 10 Dewan Rakyat Special Select Committees (JKPK) two years ago has played a key role in easing political tensions among Members of Parliament, according to Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. He noted that the inclusion of both government and opposition MPs in these committees promotes collective decision-making. Johari explained that the bipartisan structure ensures decisions are not one-sided. 'When you are a member of a select committee, whatever decision you make is not a decision of the opposition or the government. It's together,' he said. He likened the process to breaking down barriers, stating, 'If there is a wall dividing us, we break it down. And if we can't, we lower it so we can still reach across.' The Speaker made these remarks during a press conference after launching the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) 2025 programme at SEGi University. The 10 JKPKs cover various sectors, including Finance and Economy, Health, Domestic Trade, Infrastructure, and Human Rights. Johari added that his office has supported seminars organised by these committees, addressing topics like hybrid cattle breeding and groundwater management, with future discussions planned on public housing. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Communication practitioners vital for humanising challenges says Fahmi
PETALING JAYA: Communication practitioners play a crucial role in humanising complex challenges within today's fast-evolving communication landscape, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Speaking in a recorded address for World Public Relations Day (WPRD) 2025, he emphasised the need for communicators to engage audiences without deepening divisions. 'Polarisation isn't always negative. It reflects a vibrant, diverse society, but when left unchecked, it can fragment communities. That's where we, as communicators, come in to mediate, contextualise and above all, humanise,' he said. The event, held at SEGi University, was attended by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, PRactitioners Malaysia chairman Datuk P. Kamalanathan, and SEGi University managing director Stella Lau. Fahmi also praised efforts to nurture young communicators with strong ethical foundations and strategic foresight. 'To everyone turning tension into dialogue, and differences into understanding, I salute you. Societies like PRactitioners Malaysia are playing a crucial role in this journey,' he added. Johari Abdul, who officiated the event, urged PR professionals to prioritise truth over trends and foster people-centred communication. He called for collaboration with Parliament to cultivate a well-informed generation of future leaders. 'I ask for your support in positioning Parliament as a living institution of the people,' he said. Kamalanathan highlighted the event's significance as both a celebration and a commitment to student involvement in the industry. 'As we mark our first anniversary, this celebration is more than a reflection of how far we've come - it's a reaffirmation of our promise to grow alongside the future of this profession,' he said. Over 350 students, professionals, and industry leaders attended WPRD 2025, which featured knowledge-sharing sessions and discussions on empowering the next generation of communicators. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
ஜேகேபிகே-ஐ அமைப்பது நாடாளுமன்ற உறுப்பினர்களிடையே பதட்டங்களைக் குறைக்கும்
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (eighth, left) poses for a group photo at the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) 2025 Celebration at SEGi University, Kota Damansara today.
Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Bipartisan Select Committees Help Ease Tension Among MPs
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul (eighth, left) poses for a group photo at the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) 2025 Celebration at SEGi University, Kota Damansara today. PETALING JAYA, July 16 (Bernama) -- The establishment of 10 Dewan Rakyat Special Select Committees (JKPK) about two years ago is seen as helping to ease tensions among Members of Parliament, said Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul. He said this is because each of the select committees must include MPs from both sides of the aisle – government and opposition. 'Now I've set up 10 JKPKs with members from both sides. When you are a member of a select committee, whatever decision you make in that committee is not a decision of the opposition or the government. It's together (a collective decision). 'At the very least, this helps reduce tension. If there is a wall dividing us, we break it down. And if we can't, we lower it so we can still reach across,' he said. He was speaking at a press conference after opening the World Public Relations Day (WPRD) 2025 programme at SEGi University here today. The existing JKPKs include the Finance and Economy Committee; Health Committee; Domestic Trade, Entrepreneurship, Cost of Living and Agriculture Committee; Infrastructure, Transport and Communications Committee; and the Nation-Building, Education and Human Resource Development Committee. Others are the Women, Children and Community Development Committee; Environment, Science and Plantation Committee; Security Committee; International Relations and International Trade Committee; and Human Rights, Elections and Institutional Reform Committee. Johari said his office has also funded several seminars organised by the select committees in collaboration with local communities. These include topics such as the 'hybrid sado cattle' and groundwater, with an upcoming seminar to focus on public housing issues.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Special Select Committees easing partisan tensions in Dewan Rakyat
PETALING JAYA: The formation of parliamentary special select committees comprising members from both the government and opposition can help ease tensions between the two sides in the Lower House. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said bipartisan participation in the 10 special select committees promotes greater collaboration and mutual respect among lawmakers, while enabling issues to be discussed constructively. "Previously, we had only one café where, after a 'tough fight' in the Dewan Rakyat, we would gather for a teh tarik session. "Unfortunately, that no longer happens and I'm very disappointed. Some people (MPs) refuse to join in, even after debating in the Dewan Rakyat, and they tend to take things too personally. "Now, we have established 10 parliamentary special select committees, compared to just a few in the past. "These committees include members from both sides of the divide. When an MP is part of a special select committee, any decision made is a joint one, and it is brought to the Dewan Rakyat as a collective decision. "Once a decision is made, the MPs cannot later turn around and act as if they disagreed with it — that defeats the purpose. "The whole idea is to break down the walls between the two sides. Even if we cannot completely tear down those walls, at the very least, we are lowering them enough so they can reach across," he told reporters after launching World Public Relations Day 2025 (WPRD 2025) at SEGi University today. The 10 special select committees comprise those focused on finance and economy; health; domestic entrepreneurship, cost of living and agriculture; infrastructure, transport and communications; and nation building, ethnicity, education and human resource development. Also established were committees on women, family and community development; environment, science and plantations; security; international relations and international trade; and human rights, elections and institutional reforms. Johari added that various seminars were also being held to bring MPs from both sides closer together. "Previously, it was rare for Parliament to host such events. But now, through the special select committees, we have started organising various seminars and public engagements. "The goal is to reduce tension, so that MPs understand when they walk into Parliament, they are there not for their party's agenda, but for the people's interests. "That is what we are trying to do, though it is not easy." Meanwhile, earlier in his speech, Johari said nation-building begins when the government communicates truthfully, inclusively and with the public's best interests in mind. He said communication that becomes a one-way monologue — or worse, propaganda — undermines public trust rather than building it. "Nation-building is not born of slogans; it develops through deliberate communication and consistent engagement. "Malaysia's story is one of resilience, diversity and aspiration. But this story must be told truthfully, inclusively and powerfully. "As we take our place as Chair of Asean and the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly 2025, our communications must reflect not only what we stand for, but what we strive to become. "We must position ourselves not just as a nation among nations, but as a regional voice of unity, sustainability and democratic maturity," he said. He also called on the public relations and communications sector to play its part, noting that Parliament is a living, breathing entity — a platform to nurture and groom the next generation of thinkers, advocates, leaders and policymakers. Meanwhile, in a recorded address, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil praised the initiative and highlighted the importance of grooming young communicators with strong ethical grounding and strategic foresight. "We've seen patterns, trends and channels of communication shift rapidly every year, and it is vital to instil in youth a sense of ethics and purpose in their communications." More than 350 students, communications professionals and industry leaders attended WPRD 2025 — a day of knowledge sharing, critical discourse and empowerment of the next generation of communicators.
