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If PM, DPMs can attend Senate, why not ministers? Wan Junaidi bemoans truancy

Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today reminded cabinet members to respect the parliamentary institution by attending question-and-answer sessions for their respective ministries.

Plans to counter non-communicable diseases one of Parliament’s topics today

The government’s plan to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the number of entrepreneurs forced to shut down their businesses due to the current economic slowdown, are among the matters to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today.

[UPDATED] Opposition MPs’ Dewan absence sees most questions for ministers skipped

Seeing that most of the opposition MPs are absent from today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting, most of the queries for ministers during question time have been skipped.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders