'Mandatory social protection for non-citizens in line with int'l best practices.'

This is over the MCA chief's speech on EPF's buyback of MAHB shares.

PARLIAMENT | However, some MPs raise doubt over some provisions of the bill.

Bill approved after third reading by economy minister.

Law currently gives enforcement agencies power over whistleblower protection.

UPDATED 6.32PM | Opposition leader says 148 votes is just one more than needed.

Electoral watchdog also calls for dedicated Parliament committee on election affairs.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says legislative amendments are also on the cards.

Minister adds that Political Funding Bill still in the works, key points being discussed.

NGOs want further improvements to the law.

PARLIAMENT | Khairil says MPs free to vote or abstain, govt should read between the lines.

UPDATED 4.06PM | Legislation receives support from both sides of the aisle.

PARLIAMENT | However, Suhaimi says the word best describes PN’s struggle over PSA.

PARLIAMENT | Syahredzan proposes joint committee of MPs and senators to supervise Parliamentary Services Council.

SAM questions govt's 'rush' to push bill when many serious concerns unaddressed.

They are not keen on backing Parliament reform, minister says.

Thorough analysis on impact of setting age limit must be done, minister tells Dewan Negara.

PARLIAMENT | Amendment approved via bloc vote, speaker says.

UPDATED 4.59PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar says it is to ensure independence, equal representation in body.

UPDATED 2.55PM | PARLIAMENT | Anwar says early withdrawal should be last resort, emergency cases can be considered.

PARLIAMENT | Approval allows for provisions not exceeding RM20.2m.

Ministers have not responded to challenge.

PARLIAMENT |

Bill is mostly based on the PSA that was abolished in 1992, they say.

These include the Parliamentary Services and Media Council bills.

Parliament says this will retain career development and specialised expertise among workers.

UPDATED 4.22PM | The 'previous version' has been negatively received by Parliament staffers.

Syahredzan says the bill is a step in the right direction, although imperfect.

Bill is only about Parliament staffing, says the Bersatu deputy president.

PARLIAMENT | Several mechanisms are being studied to find the most viable approach.