KUALA LUMPUR: A Senator on Monday (Dec 4) proposed an increase in the number of senators in the Dewan Negara in line with parliamentary reforms to strengthen the legislative body.
Senator Susan Chemerai Anding said, considering the number of Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat at 222, there was a need to increase the number of Senators, which currently stood at 70, to ensure the effectiveness of the check and balance role.
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