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PKR open to opposition leader role in parliamentary agenda-setting
A PKR lawmaker has expressed openness to a proposal granting the opposition leader greater influence over parliamentary proceedings, though an Amanah leader has rejected the idea. The suggestion could be referred to Parliament's selection committee for further consideration.
LSN Malaysia ·
PKR's Hassan Karim has indicated willingness to explore a proposal that would expand the opposition leader's role in determining parliamentary agenda, marking a potential shift in how Malaysia's legislature operates. While specific details of the proposal remain limited, Karim suggested the matter warrants discussion within Parliament's appropriate committees. The proposal faces mixed reception from the opposition coalition, with Amanah leadership rejecting the concept outright. Karim said the proposal could be brought before Parliament's selection committee for formal consideration and deliberation. The potential move reflects broader discussions within the opposition about strengthening institutional checks and parliamentary procedures in Malaysia's political system.