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Wong Chen, the Subang MP, has formally resigned from the Dewan Rakyat after three consecutive terms, submitting his resignation letter on August 5 to allow Parliament sufficient time for administrative preparations.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat concluded a 16-day parliamentary sitting with the passage of 13 bills covering transport safety, child protection, cybercrime, and competition law. Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul urged MPs to maintain health standards.
Malaysian lawmakers will examine persistent internet service failures and the ramifications of Middle Eastern instability on fuel subsidy budgets during today's parliamentary session, as critical communications legislation progresses.
Parliament will examine the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone's economic prospects and assess threats from the Strait of Hormuz crisis to Malaysia's political and economic stability during today's sitting.
The Dewan Rakyat's third sitting week saw passage of two competition bills aimed at tackling digital economy infractions, while legislators debated governance, healthcare, and national security. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended Malaysia's press freedom record amid international criticism.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has urged all Members of Parliament to prioritise regular health screenings, following an MP's emergency hospitalisation at the National Heart Institute during parliamentary proceedings.