There will be debates, voting in 5-day Parliament sitting - PM’s aide

An aide of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has said that MPs will be able to debate and vote during the upcoming five-day special Parliament sitting.

However, Marzuki Mohamad, the prime minister's principal private secretary, did not specify if all the items on the agenda will be debated and voted on.

This came amid concerns that the July 26 to Aug 2 sitting would be limited to mere “briefings” by the government without a vote on the emergency proclamation and emergency ordinances.

Asked about these concerns during a webinar this morning...