DAP MP calls for debate on Sexual Harassment Bill, Umno man agrees

Published: Dec 17, 2020 5:50 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2020 8:38 AM

PARLIAMENT | A motion of appeal has been submitted for the attention of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun on a new anti-sexual harassment law targeted for tabling in Parliament at the next sitting beginning in March next year.

Kasthuri Patto (Pakatan Harapan-Batu Kawan) said the petition under Standing Order 19 is an appeal from 512 Malaysians calling for the Dewan Rakyat to debate the matter...

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