From Malay Mail · Syed Jaymal Zahiid · · 1m 30s
Takiyuddin, Kiandee among four MPs appointed to Parliamentary Service Council
Malaysian Parliament appoints four MPs to new Parliamentary Service Council under 2025 Act.
In brief
Malaysian Parliament appoints four MPs to new Parliamentary Service Council under 2025 Act. Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat approved four MPs to the first Parliamentary Service Council under the Parliamentary Service Act 2025, restoring parliamentary independence from executive control. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Parliament approves four MPs
The Dewan Rakyat approved a motion by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to appoint four lawmakers to the first Parliamentary Service Council under the Parliamentary Service Act 2025.
Two government, two opposition MPs selected
The four lawmakers are Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) and Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam) from the government benches, and Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) and Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) from the Opposition.
Nominated by bipartisan committee
The four were nominated by the Committee of Selection before the motion was tabled and approved by the Dewan Rakyat.
Parliamentary Service Act 2025
The Act aims to restore structural independence to Parliament and includes ex-officio members from key governmental positions.
Reverses 33-year arrangement
The Act reverses a 33-year arrangement under which Parliament’s administration, staffing and budget fell under the direct jurisdiction of the Prime Minister’s Department.
Ex-officio members include key officials
The Parliamentary Service Council also comprises ex-officio members, including the Director-General of Public Service, the Treasury Secretary-General, the Chief Administrator of Parliament, the Attorney General or their designated representative, and the clerks of both the…
The headline
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat approved four MPs to the first Parliamentary Service Council under the Parliamentary Service Act 2025, restoring parliamentary independence from executive control.
