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The Sun
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Decision on Labuan MP status to be made soon, says Speaker
KLANG: The status of Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman as the Labuan MP will be decided soon, according to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. He said a letter from Bersatu Chief Whip Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee on the matter had been received, and all aspects are being scrutinised before any decision is made. 'I need time to review everything. Insya-Allah, a decision will be made soon after examining all aspects, including legal matters. 'I have received the letter from Bersatu, and I have written to the Labuan MP. I will also consult with several other units, as I do not have complete information. A decision on this matter will be made soon, once all the necessary information is obtained.' Johari said this at a press conference after officiating at the 2nd Consultative Meeting of Young Parliamentarians of AIPA (YPA) here today. It was previously reported that Bersatu had sent a letter to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker demanding that the Labuan parliamentary seat be declared vacant. This followed a decision by the Shah Alam High Court on April 15, which dismissed the writ of summons and statement of claim filed by Suhaili against the party. Suhaili is among six Bersatu MPs stripped of their party membership last June for declaring support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Need for new law to tackle defamation arising from misuse of AI
KUCHING: As Malaysia grapples with the challenges of digital misinformation, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has proposed the introduction of legislation to tackle defamation arising from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), echoing similar proactive steps recently taken by Singapore. Johari said the move is essential to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks, particularly the spread of extreme or malicious falsehoods. 'I am currently assessing whether we need to introduce this legislation in Malaysia. If it's necessary, we must allow it. It will help stem the tide of relentless attacks and extraordinary defamation, which ultimately benefit no one.' He said this at a press conference after opening the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA (WAIPA) held in conjunction with the 45th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) here today. Meanwhile, Johari, who is the current president of AIPA, said the issue of women's participation in politics was among the focuses of attention at the WAIPA meeting, in addition to identifying the main obstacles preventing women from wanting to enter politics. 'The lack of female representation in politics is not solely due to online harassment but also the burden of multiple roles that women must juggle. 'For example, a woman who is a bank manager, wife, and mother must balance all three responsibilities when involved in politics,' he said. Furthermore, Johari said that women face heavier pressure compared to men, who often receive stronger spousal support, hence the need for policymakers to address this imbalance. 'It's time our policies and legal frameworks recognise the double burden shouldered by women. We need to build structural and systemic support that is more gender-sensitive, particularly within the political landscape,' he added.
The Star
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Need for new law to tackle defamation arising from AI misuse, says Dewan Rakyat speaker
KUCHING: As Malaysia grapples with the challenges of digital misinformation, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has proposed the introduction of legislation to tackle defamation arising from the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), echoing similar proactive steps recently taken by Singapore. Johari said the move is essential to combat the growing threat of cyberattacks, particularly the spread of extreme or malicious falsehoods. "I am currently assessing whether we need to introduce this legislation in Malaysia. If it's necessary, we must allow it. It will help stem the tide of relentless attacks and extraordinary defamation, which ultimately benefit no one.' He said this at a press conference after opening the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA (Waipa) held in conjunction with the 45th General Assembly of Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) here on Tuesday (April 22). Meanwhile, Johari, who is the chairman of the 45th AIPA, said the issue of women's participation in politics was among the focuses of attention at the Waipa meeting, in addition to identifying the main obstacles preventing women from wanting to enter politics. "The lack of female representation in politics is not solely due to online harassment but also the burden of multiple roles that women must juggle. "For example, a woman who is a bank manager, wife, and mother must balance all three responsibilities when involved in politics,' he said. Furthermore, Johari said that women face heavier pressure compared to men, who often receive stronger spousal support, hence the need for policymakers to address this imbalance. "It's time our policies and legal frameworks recognise the double burden shouldered by women. We need to build structural and systemic support that is more gender-sensitive, particularly within the political landscape,' he added. - Bernama
