The process of reintroducing the Parliamentary Services Act is currently in its second stage, with the drafting of a Cabinet paper, according to Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
The president of Dewan Negara stated that the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department, which he chaired on Friday (Aug 25), had made a decision on the policy level of the law.
“The meeting also agreed for BHEUU to draft a Cabinet paper to obtain approval from the joint council of Dewan Negara and Dewan Rakyat under the Attorney General’s Chambers, before distributing it to all relevant ministries and agencies, and finally presenting it to the Cabinet,” he announced on his official Facebook page.
Wan Junaidi further stated that the Bill for reintroducing the Parliamentary Services Act is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament in October, during an interview with reporters at the launch of Malaysia Madani’s Round-Table on Socio-Cultural Well-Being at the Parliament building on Aug 29.
The Parliamentary Services Act was first introduced in 1963, giving Parliament the authority to function as an independent body, managing its own affairs, including staff selection and expenditure control. However, it was repealed in 1992.
Regarding the round-table program, Wan Junaidi explained that it aimed to discuss the role and work of all social institutions in the country’s development.
He highlighted that the program sought to gather ideas and information to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Malaysia’s socio-cultural background issues from various segments of society.
Wan Junaidi mentioned that four main development clusters were the focus of intensive and inclusive discussions during the program, namely: Wellbeing, Innovation, and Economic Growth; Education, Cultural Values, and Human Development; Security, National Unity, and Institutional Strengthening; as well as Climate Change and Environmental Ecosystem Sustainability.
The one-day program, jointly organized by the Malaysian Parliament and Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), involved panels of experts and experienced individuals in the four development clusters, including Paya Besar MP Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah and Senator Aknan Ehtook.
The program also included various community groups, such as religious and community leaders, vulnerable groups, students, voluntary organizations, entrepreneurs, and workers. – Bernama
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