Malaysia

Speaker reminds MPs not to skip parliamentary sessions

He said that any MP who is unable to attend the session must inform the speaker or the Secretary of the Dewan Rakyat of their absence.

Updated 3 months ago · Published on 22 Jun 2026 11:15AM

Speaker reminds MPs not to skip parliamentary sessions
"This is to ensure the people do not consider you to be absent during the Dewan Rakyat sitting," he said - June 22, 2026

DEWAN Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Johari Abdul, today reminded Members of Parliament not to skip parliamentary sessions.

He said that any MP who is unable to attend the session must inform the speaker or the Secretary of the Dewan Rakyat of their absence.

"I understand that there are several members of the House who are unable to attend due to certain factors such as official business, health issues, or personal matters.

"I request that they inform the Secretary or me if they are unable to attend the parliamentary session in accordance with the rules.

"This is to ensure the people do not consider you to be absent during the Dewan Rakyat sitting," he said when chairing the Dewan Rakyat sitting, which began today.

Johari also expressed his condolences to the family of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, following the death of her husband, Datuk Kamil Misuari, on Thursday.

He also prayed for the health and well-being of Zulkifli Ismail (PN-Jasin) and his wife, who were previously involved in a road accident.

It was earlier reported that the vehicle Zulkifli and his wife were travelling in was involved in an accident at the Jelatang traffic light intersection on Lebuh Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin (AMJ), last Saturday.

The incident occurred at about 5.20 am when Zulkifli, who was driving a Nissan Teana with his wife, were on their way to Selangor to attend a Muslimat program. – June 22, 2026

Related News

Malaysia / 2w

Another former senior minister expected to be called in for questioning?

Malaysia / 1mth

MP to raise commingled oil cargo tax uncertainty in Parliament

Malaysia / 1mth

Nanta Linggi to leave Parliament after five terms, may contest new Sarawak state seat

Malaysia / 1mth

Former Subang MP, Wong Chen joins Bersama

Malaysia / 1mth

Anwar questions PN’s priorities after Tabung Haji RCI walkout

Malaysia / 1mth

Opposition MPs leave Dewan Rakyat, do not take part in RCI TH Minister's briefing

Spotlight

Diary

Penang reaffirms commitment to preserve heritage sites across the state

By Ian McIntyre

Opinion

AI: A Godsend for those with dyslexia in education and careers

Malaysia

Malaysia prepares for aged nation status by 2036

Malaysia

Mentally disabled suspect remanded for 7 days over fatal hammer attack in Marang

Malaysia

Masidi urges Putrajaya to address Sabah doctor shortage in upcoming Budget 2027

Malaysia

Police rearrest motivational speaker as second woman files harassment report in Perlis

Malaysia

Anwar vows zero compromise on school safety after alleged murder of teen Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Classmates arrested as police probe fatal assault of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya

Malaysia

Loneliness, social media drive elderly pensions into hands of cyber scammers

Malaysia

Another desperate attempt by Nadzaruddin and former Undangs

You may be interested

Malaysia

Organ and stomach samples collected from bull elephant found dead in Kinabatangan River

Malaysia

Four dead, including baby girl in East-West Highway crash

Malaysia

Probe involving social media personality over alleged document disclosure under DPP review

Malaysia

Environmental safeguards imperative as Malaysia powers regional data-centre boom

Malaysia

Family of school stabbing victim files civil suit against govt agencies, boy and parents

Malaysia

Unhealthy air quality hits seven locations in Johor and Sarawak

Malaysia

Eight-year-old girl awarded RM2.2m after brain damage caused by birth negligence

Malaysia

Pakatan Harapan to announce candidates for Melaka PRN within two weeks