Dewan Rakyat sitting — 17 Jul 2024 | MyPoliticians
Dewan Rakyat
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Penggal 3 · Mesyuarat 2 · Bil. 33
201
Present
23
Absent
0
On leave
61
Spoke
Discussion points(13)
Penerangan Mengenai Penyata PAC dan Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas
Statement
A statement regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report and the Special Select Committee.
Ref: 1
Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Ahli-ahli Parlimen
Other
Health check-up of Members of Parliament.
Ref: 1
PERTANYAAN-PERTANYAAN BAGI JAWAB LISAN
Question
Oral questions session for members to ask questions to ministers.
Ref: 2
Waktu Mesyuarat dan Urusan - Dibebaskan Daripada Peraturan Mesyuarat
Motion
A motion to suspend standing orders regarding meeting time and business.
Ref: 23
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG DIBAWA KE DALAM MESYUARAT
Other
Bills & voting(8)
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PERUBATAN (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Medical (Amendment) Bill 2024 was debated during its Second and Third Readings in the Dewan Rakyat. The bill aims to address the shortage of specialist doctors in Malaysia by amending the Medical Act 1971, particularly concerning the recognition and training of specialists through mechanisms like the parallel pathway. No formal division was recorded; the bill was agreed to by voice vote following contributions from MPs highlighting concerns about specialist retention, training quality, and healthcare access.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG KASTAM (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Customs (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the Customs Act 1967 to designate Pulau 1 Forest City in Johor as a special customs area with tax incentives to promote economic development. The bill was debated by several MPs who discussed its potential benefits, such as boosting investment and property demand, and concerns, including freehold land ownership for foreigners and lack of compensation for affected local communities. No formal division was recorded, and the bill proceeded by voice agreement.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG EKSAIS (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
Who spoke(61)
Attendance breakdown
Present (201)
· Alor Gajah
· Alor Setar
· Ampang
· Arau
· Ayer Hitam
· Bachok
· Bagan
· Bagan Serai
· Bakri
· Balik Pulau
· Baling
· Bandar Kuching
· Bandar Tun Razak
· Bangi
· Baram
· Batang Lupar
· Batang Sadong
· Batu
· Batu Gajah
Sourced from official Dewan Rakyat Hansard records (DR-17072024.pdf).
Notification that bills are being brought into the meeting.
Ref: 25
Rang Undang-undang Perubatan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Medical Act 2024.
Ref: 25
Rang Undang-undang Kastam (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Customs Act 2024.
Ref: 60
Rang Undang-undang Eksais (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Excise Act 2024.
Ref: 68
Rang Undang-undang Zon Bebas (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Free Zone Act 2024.
Ref: 78
Rang Undang-undang Cukai Jualan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Sales Tax Act 2024.
Ref: 84
Rang Undang-undang Cukai Perkhidmatan (Pindaan) 2024
Bill
A bill to amend the Service Tax Act 2024.
Ref: 87
Rang Undang-undang Pengisytiharan suatu Kawasan dalam Daerah Bintulu Menjadi suatu Port Persekutuan (Pemansuhan) 2024
Bill
A bill to declare an area in Bintulu District as a Federal Port (Repeal) 2024.
Ref: 91
Rang Undang-undang Lembaga Pelabuhan Bintulu (Pembubaran) 2024
Bill
A bill to dissolve the Bintulu Port Authority 2024.
Ref: 106
The Excise (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the Excise Act 1976 to exclude Pulau Satu, Forest City from the principal customs area and establish special provisions for the island, aligning with amendments in the Customs Act 1967. During the Second and Third Reading debate, MPs supported the bill for its potential to boost economic development, attract foreign investment, and enhance competitiveness of Pulau Satu, Forest City through excise tax exemptions, while raising questions on regulatory safeguards for retail sales and enforcement. The bill was agreed to by voice vote after being moved and seconded, with no formal division recorded.
Rang Undang-undang Zon Bebas (Pindaan) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Bill seeks to amend the Free Zone Act 1990 to align with amendments to the Customs Act 1967, including removing Pulau 1 from the definition of 'principal customs area' and inserting a new definition for 'Pulau 1'. During the Second and Third Reading debate, MPs supported the Bill, highlighting its potential to boost Johor's economy through duty-free initiatives in Forest City, promote tourism, and enhance regional economic integration, with no formal division recorded.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG CUKAI JUALAN (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the Sales Tax Act 2018 to align with amendments to the Customs Act 1967, particularly by designating Pulau 1 as a designated area where sales tax applies only to goods declared by the Minister. The bill was debated with one member raising questions about tax implications, scope, and consistency with free zone policies, but was ultimately agreed to and passed through both second and third readings without a formal division.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG CUKAI PERKHIDMATAN (PINDAAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The Service Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the Service Tax Act 2018 to include 'Pulau 1' in the definition of designated area, aligning with amendments to the Customs Act 1967. The bill was read a second time, debated, and agreed to without division, then proceeded to third reading and was passed.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PENGISYTIHARAN SUATU KAWASAN DALAM DAERAH BINTULU MENJADI SUATU PORT PERSEKUTUAN (PEMANSUHAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to repeal the 1979 Act that declared Bintulu a Federal Port, thereby transferring its status from a federal to a state port under Sarawak. During the Second Reading, multiple MPs voiced support, emphasizing the bill's alignment with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the restoration of Sarawak's rights over its ports. No formal division was recorded; the bill proceeded by voice agreement.
RANG UNDANG-UNDANG LEMBAGA PELABUHAN BINTULU (PEMBUBARAN) 2024
Bacaan Kali Kedua dan Ketiga
Agreed
The bill seeks to repeal the Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981 (Act 243) and dissolve the Bintulu Port Authority, transferring its functions, assets, and liabilities to the Federal Government or the Sarawak State Government as agreed. The bill was debated and agreed upon at the Second and Third Readings in the Dewan Rakyat on 17 July 2024, following prior approval by the Cabinet on 22 March 2024 and consultation with Sarawak state authorities. No formal division (pembahagian) was recorded, so the outcome is taken as AGREED by voice vote.