Parliament suspended but MPs told to continue duties

Parliament suspended but MPs told to continue duties

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun says the suspension does not mean that Parliament has been dissolved.

Any caucus, all-parliamentary groups and special committees that have been set up will continue as usual.
PETALING JAYA:
All Parliamentary and state sittings will be suspended during the emergency, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun.

However, he said MPs would still need to carry out their responsibility towards the rakyat as the suspension does not mean that Parliament has been dissolved.

“Due to that, any caucus, all-party parliamentary groups and special committees that have been set up will continue. Except, if their activity is curbed by any ordinance which can be amended by the King in accordance with the Constitution,” Azhar said in a statement.

He said an independent committee represented by MPs from both government and opposition parties will make suggestions regarding the emergency to the King.

“Through the independent committee and special committees, Parliament will continue to carry out its functions as a check and balance institution.”

Earlier today, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared a state of emergency until Aug 1 to curb the spread of Covid-19.

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