Dewan Rakyat sitting — 16 Jul 2024 | MyPoliticians
Dewan Rakyat
Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Penggal 3 · Mesyuarat 2 · Bil. 32
198
Present
25
Absent
0
On leave
76
Spoke
Discussion points(10)
WAKTU PERTANYAAN-PERTANYAAN MENTERI
Question
This item refers to the scheduled time for oral questions to be directed at ministers, allowing members of parliament to seek information and accountability from the executive branch.
Ref: 1
PERTANYAAN-PERTANYAAN BAGI JAWAB LISAN
Question
This section lists questions submitted for oral answer, where ministers are expected to respond verbally in the Dewan Rakyat during the sitting.
Ref: 13
USUL-USUL: Waktu Mesyuarat dan Urusan - Dibebaskan Daripada Peraturan Mesyuarat
Motion
A motion to suspend or exempt certain proceedings from the standing orders of the Dewan Rakyat, allowing flexibility in the conduct of business during the sitting.
Ref: 37 & 151
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG DIBAWA KE DALAM MESYUARAT
Bill
This item indicates the introduction of bills into the Dewan Rakyat for consideration, marking the formal commencement of legislative scrutiny.
Bills & voting(5)
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG AGENSI KAWALAN DAN PERLINDUNGAN SEMPADAN MALAYSIA 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to establish the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) to assume border control functions at entry points, excluding customs and tax collection which remain with Royal Malaysian Customs. During the Second and Third Reading debate, ministers addressed concerns on integrity, function coordination, border control, human resources, infrastructure, technology use, and clause-specific issues, affirming the agency's role in enhancing national border security and inter-agency coordination. No formal division was recorded; the bill proceeded by unanimous consent.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PERLINDUNGAN DATA PERIBADI (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to update Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) to align with global data protection standards, including the EU GDPR. The bill introduces key amendments such as replacing 'data user' with 'data controller', adding definitions for biometric data and personal data breaches, increasing penalties for violations up to RM1 million or three years' imprisonment, and extending accountability to data processors. The bill was agreed to at the Second and Third Reading stages without a formal division, as indicated by the voice vote ('bersetuju').
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG TIMBANG TARA (PINDAAN) 2024
Who spoke(76)
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
· Batu Gajah
· Batu Kawan
Sourced from official Dewan Rakyat Hansard records (DR-16072024.pdf).
Ref: 38
USUL MENTERI DI JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI DI BAWAH P.M. 77(2): -Memilih Naib Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kira-kira Wang Negara
Motion
A ministerial motion under Standing Order 77(2) to appoint a deputy chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, a key parliamentary oversight body responsible for examining government expenditure.
Ref: 39
Rang Undang-undang Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia 2024
Bill
A bill to establish or amend the legal framework for the Border Control and Agency of Malaysia, likely concerning immigration, customs, and border security operations.
Ref: 39
Rang Undang-undang Perlindungan Data Peribadi (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
An amendment bill to the Personal Data Protection Act 2024, aiming to strengthen regulations governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data by commercial entities.
Ref: 52
Rang Undang-undang Timbang Tara (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
An amendment bill to the Weights and Measures Act 2024, likely updating standards, enforcement mechanisms, or scope of regulation for measuring instruments used in trade and industry.
Ref: 104
Rang Undang-undang Pembayaran dan Adjudikasi Industri Pembinaan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
An amendment bill to the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2024, designed to improve payment security and dispute resolution mechanisms in the construction sector.
Ref: 119
Rang Undang-undang Perubatan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
An amendment bill to the Medical Act 2024, likely concerning the regulation of medical practitioners, registration, discipline, or standards of practice in Malaysia.
Ref: 129
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Bill seeks to amend the Arbitration Act 2005 (Act 646) to align Malaysia's arbitration framework with international best practices, including the UNCITRAL Model Law, and to support the restructuring of the Malaysia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). It was read for the second and third times and agreed to by voice vote, with no formal division recorded.
Rang Undang-undang Pembayaran dan Adjudikasi Industri Pembinaan (Pindaan) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to amend the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act 2012 (Act 746) to rename the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) as the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and to enhance AIAC's role as the adjudication authority under the Act. During the Second Reading, the bill was supported by the Deputy Minister and several MPs, including Tuaran, who advocated for including the Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM) as an adjudication body, though no formal division was called and the bill proceeded by voice agreement.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PERUBATAN (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Minister for Health presented the Medical (Amendment) Bill 2024 for Second and Third Reading, seeking to amend the Medical Act 1971 to address issues regarding the recognition of foreign postgraduate medical qualifications under the parallel pathway. The bill aims to clarify that training conducted at KKM facilities under the parallel pathway does not qualify as training at an 'institut latihan yang diiktiraf' under the Act, thereby requiring MQA accreditation for such qualifications to be recognised for specialist registration. No formal division was taken; the bill was agreed to by voice.
Menteri Kewangan (II)Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan