Dewan Rakyat sitting — 15 Jul 2024 | MyPoliticians
Dewan Rakyat
Monday, 15 July 2024
Penggal 3 · Mesyuarat 2 · Bil. 31
198
Present
19
Absent
6
On leave
64
Spoke
Discussion points(9)
PERTANYAAN-PERTANYAAN BAGI JAWAB LISAN
Question
Oral questions to be answered by ministers during the sitting.
Ref: 1
Waktu Mesyuarat dan Urusan Dibebaskan Daripada Peraturan Mesyuarat
Motion
A motion to set the meeting time and to suspend certain standing orders.
Ref: 24
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG DIBAWA KE DALAM MESYUARAT
Bill
Introduction of bills into the parliamentary session for consideration.
Ref: 24
Rang Undang-undang Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend laws concerning sexual offences against children.
Ref: 25
Rang Undang-undang Keterangan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
Bills & voting(6)
Rang Undang-undang Kesalahan-kesalahan Seksual Terhadap Kanak-kanak (Pindaan) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and four other Acts to improve child sexual offence legislation, particularly by enabling child witnesses to testify without oath and allowing convictions based on their uncorroborated testimony. The debate highlighted concerns about delays in child sexual offence cases and the need for child-friendly justice procedures, with MPs supporting the bill as part of ongoing MADANI government reforms to protect children in the justice system. No formal division was recorded; the bill was agreed to by voice.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG KETERANGAN (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Bill titled Rang Undang-undang Keterangan (Pindaan) 2024 was debated during its Second and Third Readings in the Dewan Rakyat. No formal division (pembahagian) was taken; the bill proceeded by voice agreement amid a heated exchange between MPs over allegations of anti-Islamic remarks and parliamentary conduct. The debate concluded with the Deputy Speaker calling for order and urging members to withdraw unparliamentary statements, but no vote was recorded.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG SUMPAH DAN IKRAR (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
Who spoke(64)
Attendance breakdown
Present (198)
· Alor Gajah
· Alor Setar
· Ampang
· Arau
· Ayer Hitam
· Bachok
· Bagan
· Bagan Serai
· Bakri
· Balik Pulau
· Baling
· Bandar Kuching
· Bandar Tun Razak
· Bangi
· Batang Lupar
· Batang Sadong
· Batu Gajah
· Batu Kawan
· Batu Pahat
Sourced from official Dewan Rakyat Hansard records (DR-15072024.pdf).
A bill to amend the Evidence Act 1950.
Ref: 37
Rang Undang-undang Sumpah dan Ikrar (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Oaths and Affirmations Act 1949.
Ref: 50
Rang Undang-undang Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-langkah Khas) (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
Ref: 60
Rang Undang-undang Angkatan Tentera (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Malaysian Armed Forces Act 1973.
Ref: 70
Rang Undang-undang Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia 2024
Bill
A bill to establish the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency.
Ref: 78
The bill seeks to amend the Oaths and Affirmations Act 1949 to remove provisions regarding testimony from minors, following amendments to the Child Evidence Act 2007 that now allow children to give evidence under oath or affirmation. During the Second Reading, several MPs spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing its role in protecting children's rights and ensuring their voices are heard in legal proceedings, with no formal division recorded.
Rang Undang-undang Kesalahan Keselamatan (Langkah-langkah Khas)(Pindaan) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) by repealing Section 19, which previously allowed conviction based on unsupported child testimony. This change follows the recent amendment to the Child Evidence Act 2007, which now governs the admissibility of child evidence in all cases, including SOSMA proceedings. The bill was read a second and third time, with no formal division recorded, indicating passage by voice vote (AGREED).
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG ANGKATAN TENTERA (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to amend the Armed Forces Act 1972 to allow child testimony in military courts without requiring oath, aligning with amendments to the Child Evidence Act 2007. It was read a second and third time, debated by members including Bukit Bendera and Ketereh, and agreed to by voice vote without a formal division, reflecting broad support for strengthening child protection in military justice.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG AGENSI KAWALAN DAN PERLINDUNGAN SEMPADAN MALAYSIA 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to establish the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) as a single entity to coordinate border control and protection functions across land, sea, and air entry points. It was agreed upon in principle by the Cabinet and will be tabled in Parliament, with no formal division recorded, indicating passage by voice vote.