KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has given his consent to the seven laws passed in the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament, which was held from October 14 to December 12 last year.
The announcement was made by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul before Ministers' Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
He said the laws are the Supply Act 2025 (Budget 2025), the Finance Act 2024, the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Act 2024, the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment)(No. 2) Act 2024, the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Act 2024, the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Act 2024, and the Water Services Industry (Amendment) Act 2024.
Meanwhile, Johari reminded MPs to set positive example and demonstrate maturity throughout the sitting.
He also issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against any MP who fails to adhere to the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat.
“I urge MPs to set a standard by demonstrating political maturity while upholding the principles of decency and ethics as pledged in the Rukun Negara,” he said.
“Furthermore, the royal address by His Majesty the King yesterday serves as a timely reminder of the crucial role played by the Honourable Members,” he added.
The Dewan Rakyat session began with the recitation of the Rukun Negara, including its preamble, in line with the government’s decision on July 25, 2023, to officially incorporate the full recitation of the pledge during official ceremonies.
Additionally, Johari announced he had received a message from Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah about 26 bills aimed at amending acts passed without changes during the last Dewan Negara sitting.
Among the bills are the Sabah Labour Ordinance (Amendment) Bill 2024; the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024; the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill (No.2) 2024; the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (Amendment) Bill 2024; the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Labuan Trusts (Amendment) Bill 2024.
— Bernama
