What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
GRS-BN cooperation to choose federal leaders to champion Sabah's interests - Hajiji
The cooperation momentum between GRS and BN should continue in the GE15 to ensure that the 25 parliamentarians from Sabah could champion the state's interests at the federal level.
Thu Oct 13 2022
#KiniNews: Umno reaffirms support for PN, PAS pledges loyalty to Muhyiddin
The Umno supreme council has reaffirmed support for Perikatan Nasional, but wants better cooperation based on "respect" and "political consensus"
This came following the Umno Supreme Council meeting yesterday night, held to deliberate the views and suggestions brought up in an earlier meeting between BN parliamentarians.
Meanwhile, PAS has also expressed its undivided loyalty to Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership in the ruling coalition.
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan also urged BN lawmakers to remain consistent in backing Muhyiddin.
This came following the Umno Supreme Council meeting yesterday night, held to deliberate the views and suggestions brought up in an earlier meeting between BN parliamentarians.
Meanwhile, PAS has also expressed its undivided loyalty to Muhyiddin Yassin's leadership in the ruling coalition.
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan also urged BN lawmakers to remain consistent in backing Muhyiddin.
Mon Mar 21 2022
Medical cannabis caucus formed to study treatment with cannabis, ketum
The country's parliamentarians have agreed to having a medical cannabis caucus chaired by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to look into regulating the use of medical cannabis and ketum.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Storm in a teacup, Parliament sittings run smoothly after first day chaos
Perhaps because it has been a while since the Parliamentarians debated, the MPs, both in the opposition and government blocks, were clambering to give their views.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Muhyiddin urges ASEAN parliamentarians to set aside politics in fight against COVID-19
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin urged ASEAN parliamentarians to set aside their political differences and act in unity to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jun 26 2020
Defecting French lawmakers deprive Macron of outright parliament majority
Macron's party has suffered a string of defections in recent months by parliamentarians frustrated by his tight grip on decision-making and his pro-business policies
Tue May 19 2020
WMD: Malaysia supports UN's proposal for structured dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the dialogue should also involve parliamentarians, industry, academics and the civil society.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Najib holds pre-council meeting ahead of next Dewan Rakyat sitting
The meeting, which began at about 8.30pm, was attended by almost all Barisan Nasional parliamentarians.
Sat Mar 05 2016
India parliament blocks MP's bill to decriminalise gay sex
Parliamentarians from India's right-wing government on Friday blocked a private member's bill to decriminalise gay sex, in a setback for sexual freedom in the world's biggest democracy.
Fri Dec 18 2015
No need for PAC members to undertake oath of secrecy - Hasan
There is no need for PAC members to take an oath of secrecy because they are all parliamentarians who have been sworn-in, PAC chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin says.
Mon Nov 02 2015
No element of cheating in election of youth parliamentarians - Khairy
Investigations conducted by the Youth and Sports Ministry found no element of cheating in the election of the Malaysian Youth Parliamentarians (PBM).
Mon Dec 01 2014
Seven strong ladies to power up Malaysian cabinet
The appointment of 7 female parliamentarians to the Malaysian cabinet reflects the strength that women offer in the political arena and the significant role they play in the development.
Wed May 22 2013