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Dewan Rakyat Speaker rebukes ministers for parliamentary absences
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has expressed concern over ministers failing to attend parliamentary sessions to answer questions from Members of Parliament, saying their absence undermines the credibility of the House.
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Speaker Johari Abdul has admonished government ministers for their repeated absences during parliamentary question time, noting that their failure to attend reflects poorly on the institution.
The Speaker's rebuke highlights an ongoing concern about ministerial accountability in the Dewan Rakyat, where scheduled question sessions provide MPs with an opportunity to seek clarification on government policies and administrative matters.
When ministers are absent from their scheduled appearances, it hampers the parliamentary process and prevents lawmakers from fulfilling their constitutional role as representatives of their constituents, the Speaker indicated.
The matter underscores the importance of ministerial attendance at parliamentary sessions as a fundamental aspect of government accountability and transparency in Malaysia's democratic framework.