KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat approved the special motion to compel all lawmakers, their spouses and children below the age of 21, as well as trustees to declare their assets.
The motion was approved via a voice vote with no dissenting voice coming from the Opposition bloc on Monday (July 1).
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said he had met with Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof last week, who was satisfied that the motion fulfilled the requirements of the Standing Orders.
Liew also assured lawmakers that this motion is the first step for the government before drafting a new law of such nature.
He hoped that the new Bill will be tabled in the next Parliament session.
Earlier, Opposition lawmakers had questioned the validity of the special motion, asking why an actual Bill was not tabled to compel them to declare their assets.
He hoped that the new Bill will be tabled in the next Parliament session.
Earlier, Opposition lawmakers had questioned the validity of the special motion, asking why an actual Bill was not tabled to compel them to declare their assets.
Some felt that while the government had good intentions for greater transparency in eradicating corruption, asset declaration should be done by the way of law.- Star
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