THE much-awaited reconvening of the Dewan Rakyat materialised on Monday after a seven-month break since its last meeting on Dec 17, 2020. However, not much should be expected from this session as it is a special meeting under Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat, which permits the Prime Minister to choose the business to be transacted.
But, hopefully, with the emergency ending on Aug 1, the Dewan will return to the functions allocated to it by the supreme Constitution. We can enumerate 10 such functions.
1. Legislative function. This includes the enactment, amendment and repeal of ordinary laws, emergency laws and amendments to the Constitution. Ideally, the legislative role should also include the scrutiny of subsidiary legislation and some participation in law reform.
安华提呈对慕尤丁不信任动议 zaobao.com.sg - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from zaobao.com.sg Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Rep Jordan: Dems Keeping Focus on January 6, Because What the Heck Else Are They Going to Talk About? cnsnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cnsnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Fingers Pointed at Texas House Democrats as COVID-19 Cases Surge in Greater Washington, D C Area townhall.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from townhall.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.