PARLIAMENT | Amidst reluctance from many opposition lawmakers, the deadline for all MPs to declare their assets has been extended to Dec 5.

The motion for the new deadline was tabled by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Liew Vui Keong during the Dewan Rakyat sitting this morning.

“In accordance with the principles of accountability and transparency, all Dewan Rakyat members should declare their assets, including assets belonging to their spouses, children and trustees of any statutory accounts...