PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — The Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 will be tabled for the second reading tomorrow, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said that once approved, the bill would strengthen the country's democratic system by enhancing parliamentary independence in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities.
“It also reflects the maturity of the country's democratic process. Parliament serves as a cornerstone of MPs' freedom of speech but should not be overly constrained by the broader public service framework.
"The bill will be tabled (for the second reading) tomorrow, which of course needs the support of two-thirds of the Members of Parliament," he said when addressing staff of the Prime Minister's Department at its monthly assembly today.
The Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 which, among others, aims to establish a Parliamentary Service which is a separate service from the public service, was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat last February 24.
— Bernama
