Where have all the MPs gone? Parliament struggles to make quorum


KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat got off to a bumpy start on Wednesday (Nov 20) because there were insufficient lawmakers to get the day going.

The Dewan proceedings, which had just begun, was interrupted by Datuk Abdul Rahman Mohamad (BN-Lipis), who alerted the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat, Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, of the lack of quorum in the House.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Parliament , Dewan rakyat , Politics

Next In Nation

Professionals cannot stay silent on wrongdoing, says Anwar
Jealous foreigner breaks into house, stabs two siblings
50 Taman Sri Muda residents win flood lawsuit against Federal Govt
Kelantan Sultan's tahfiz proposals to be refined with stakeholders, says Zahid
Leverage ECRL to boost economy, attract investment, says Kelantan Sultan
Sept 29 earmarked as Malaysia Professionals Day
Why fixate on Loke's resignation, questions Anwar
Sabah needs trustworthy local contractors, says Masidi Manjun
Unfair to condemn Malaysia for trying to resolve Myanmar refugee issue, says Anwar
Dr M did not expect Dr Siti Hasmah to pass away so soon

Others Also Read