Dewan Rakyat

2022 - 12 - 19

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Anwar wins big in Dewan Rakyat, but it's not forever (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: The loud “aye” which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gained in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday when the motion of confidence was passed ...

More than ever, the shadow Cabinet is a necessity This suggests that Anwar’s majority is stable, at least for now,” said Wong. “The only way to avoid such an attack from the opposition would be to legislate for the formal recognition of the shadow Cabinet,” said Wong. The shadow Cabinet has existed in the UK for more than a century and in Australia for nearly one century but we have nothing of that sort. “Although the ‘number’ is not stipulated in the Constitution, the ‘number’ is important not only to show his political legitimacy, but for Anwar to convince and build the trust from the masses,” said Sivamurugan. He also said that as Anwar was the first Prime Minister to have the support of a two-third majority of MPs since 2004, it might also mean good news for the economy.

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PM to table mini budget in Dewan Rakyat (MalaysiaNow)

Budget 2023, which was prepared by the previous government, was not approved or debated in the Dewan Rakyat following the dissolution of Parliament on Oct ...

Anwar is also scheduled to propose that a total of RM16,200 million, the balance of proceeds of MGII for 2022, be transferred to the Covid-19 fund in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Government Funding Act 1983 and Section 4(2) of the Temporary Measures for Government Funding (Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)) 2020 Act. He will also propose that a total of RM31,834 million from the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Government Investment Issue (MGII) as well as the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills of RM3,211 million for 2022 be transferred into the development fund. The act will allow the expenditure to be issued from the consolidated fund for the service of that part of the year, including for the purpose of paying emoluments for civil servants.

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PM Anwar's mini budget in focus in the Dewan Rakyat on Dec 20 (The Star Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to table a special allocation, or mini budget, involving a total of RM107,718676650 in ...

Anwar is also scheduled to propose a total of RM16.2bil, which is the balance of proceeds of MGII for 2022 be transferred to the COVID-19 Fund in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Government Funding Act 1983 and Section 4(2) of the Temporary Measures for Government Funding (Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)) 2020 Act. He will also propose that a total of RM31.834bil of the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Government Investment Issue (MGII) as well as the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills (MITB) of RM3.211bil for 2022 be transferred into the Development Fund. During the session, Anwar will also propose a sum of RM55,959,213,200 to be issued from the Development Fund in respect of the financial year 2023 to meet urgent expenditure, pending the approval of the Development Expenditure for 2023.

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Anwar wins confidence vote in Dewan Rakyat by voice vote (The Edge Markets MY)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim won the motion of confidence at the First Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday (Dec 19), sealing his legitimacy ...

During the debate, several opposition MPs claimed that the agreement was undemocratic. When you have the chance, take it, or forever hold your peace." This will further strengthen the confidence of investors, the business community and the people,” said Fadillah.

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Dewan Rakyat passes RM107.7b Mini Budget to pay for civil ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Dewan Rakyat today passed a Mini Budget totalling RM107,718676650 after Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ...

They also proposed a total of RM16,200 million, which is the balance of proceeds of MGII for 2022 be transferred to the Covid-19 Fund in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Government Funding Act 1983 and Section 4(2) of the Temporary Measures for Government Funding (Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)) 2020 Act. The second and third motions proposed that a total of RM31,834 million of the balance of proceeds of the MGII as well as the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills (MITB) of RM3,211 million for 2022 be transferred into the Development Fund. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan later moved the second and third motions involving the balance of proceeds of the Malaysian Government Investment Issue (MGII).

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Anwar wins confidence vote in Dewan Rakyat (Free Malaysia Today)

The motion of confidence for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was passed through a voice vote.

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Dewan Rakyat passes RM108 bil allocation (The Edge Markets MY)

The Dewan Rakyat approved on Tuesday (Dec 20) the RM107.7 billion Consolidated Fund (Expenditure on Account) Act 2022. Prime Minister and Finance Minister ...

“The Government also agreed to provide special financial assistance of RM700 to 1.3 million civil servants of grade 56 and below, and of RM350 to one million government retirees,” Anwar said. “In addition, the Government plans to distribute an additional aid of RM200 to small rubber farmers for the month of January.” Besides this, he said the Government will continue to ensure the welfare of small rubber farmers during the monsoon season.

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Consolidated fund bill presented for first reading in Dewan Rakyat (Free Malaysia Today)

The bill is mainly to pay the salaries of civil servants and to cover other operational expenditure until the new budget is passed.

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Dewan Rakyat passes 'Mini... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Later, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan moved the second and third motions of the remaining funds from the Malaysian Government Investment Issue.

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Shahidan sparks shouting match in Dewan Rakyat (Free Malaysia Today)

Shahidan Kassim says the King and Conference of Rulers should not be used to influence the outcome of proceedings.

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Dewan Rakyat passes RM107.72b Mini Budget for civil service ... (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Consolidated Fund (Expenditure On Account) Bill 2022 that provides for RM107.72 billion in civil servi...

Meanwhile, the transfer of proceeds into the Covid-19 Fund is intended to provide for the required expenditure (Covid-19 Fund) for the year 2022. The Dewan Rakyat has also passed another motion to transfer a total of RM16.20 billion in accordance with Section 3(1) Act 275 and Section 4(2) of the Temporary Measures for Government Funding (Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Act 2020 (Act 830). Additionally, the Dewan Rakyat has passed the motion to transfer RM35.04 billion, comprising the balance of the proceeds from the Malaysian Government Investment Issue (MGII) amounting to RM31.83 billion and from the Malaysian Islamic Treasury Bills amounting to RM3.21 billion for the year 2022, into the Development Fund in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Government Funding Act 1983 (Act 275). The Dewan Rakyat has also passed a provision of RM55.95 billion to be withdrawn from the Development Fund with respect to the financial year 2023 to meet the government’s urgent expenditure. A sum of RM1.81 billion would be set aside for the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, RM1.09 billion for Contribution to Statutory Funds, RM83.36 million for the Parliament of Malaysia, RM495.72 million for the Ministry of Communication and Digital, and RM235.75 million for the Public Service Department. Other provisions include the Prime Minister’s Department (RM2.17 billion), Ministry of Home Affairs (RM6.90 billion), Ministry of Higher Education (RM5.85 billion), Ministry of Defence (RM5.71 billion), Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (RM2.38 billion), Treasury (RM2.01 billion) and Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (RM1.59 billion).

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I'm embarrassed, says Puad on unruly behaviour in Dewan Rakyat (Free Malaysia Today)

Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zakarshi has criticised the 'terrible' behaviour of some of the MPs, screaming and calling each other 'monkeys'.

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