Parliamentary business

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10 Mar 2022

Adjournment

The motion to adjourn Parliament until 12:30 pm the next day was proposed by Ms Indranee Rajah.
The debate on the motion was concise, with no other speakers contributing beyond the formal proposal.
The motion was passed, and the session concluded at 7:23 pm.

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9 Mar 2022

Adjournment

Parliament adjourned to 10.30 am the next day following a motion by Ms Indranee Rajah.
The session ended at 6.44 pm after the adjournment resolution was passed.
The debate was brief, with no speeches or discussions other than the procedural motion.

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9 Mar 2022

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

Minister Masagos Zulkifli moved that the Committee of Supply report progress and sit again the next day, which the Chairman approved.
The Committee of Supply made further progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the financial year 2022/2023.
The Deputy Speaker formally reported this progress and asked for leave to sit again the following day, which was agreed.

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8 Mar 2022

Adjournment

Mr Zaqy Mohamad proposed that Parliament adjourn to 10.30 am the following day.
The motion was put to a vote and passed without debate.
The session officially concluded at 8.07 pm.
No substantive issues were discussed; the session was purely procedural.

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8 Mar 2022

Personal Explanation by Member

Leong Mun Wai apologized unreservedly for his Facebook posts and video that impugned the Speaker and Parliament, admitting he gave a misleading impression and had taken the posts down.
He confirmed he would post the apology on Facebook as requested by the Deputy Leader, while explaining his initial intent was to highlight flexibility in parliamentary procedures for better discussions.
The Deputy Leader emphasized that Parliament's rules are designed to ensure effective debate without frustrating government functions, noting extensive debates had already occurred on relevant issues like jobs and foreign talent policy.
He stressed that members must uphold the dignity of Parliament and resist attempts to lower its standing, while accepting Leong's apology and highlighting that over 600 cuts and 50 hours of debate had been allocated for the Budget.

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8 Mar 2022

Rearrangement of Business

The Deputy Leader of the House moved a motion to allow a Personal Explanation by Mr Leong Mun Wai to be taken immediately, despite Standing Order 10.
The motion was put to a question and agreed to by the House.
The House resolved to proceed with Mr Leong Mun Wai's Personal Explanation as proposed.

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8 Mar 2022

Exempted Business

Deputy Leader of the House Zaqy Mohamad moved to exempt Mr Leong Mun Wai's Personal Explanation from Standing Order No 2, allowing it to proceed at that day's sitting.
The motion relates to Mr Leong's Facebook post, which Mr Zaqy had earlier requested be withdrawn and apologized for.
The House resolved to grant the exemption, enabling the Personal Explanation to be addressed without procedural restrictions.

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8 Mar 2022

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Deputy Leader of the House sought consent to report progress on the Committee of Supply and adjourn the sitting until the next day.
The Chairman consented and formally resolved to report progress and seek leave to sit again.
The Committee of Supply reported making progress on the Estimates of Expenditure for the financial year 2022/2023.
The Speaker acknowledged the report and allowed the adjournment.

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8 Mar 2022

Extension of a Sitting

The Chairman invoked Standing Order No 91(3)(d) to propose a 30-minute extension of the day's Committee Sitting.
Mr Gan Thiam Poh was acknowledged as the next speaker following the extension proposal.
The debate centered on procedural motions to extend parliamentary sitting time.

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8 Mar 2022

Statement by Deputy Leader

Deputy Leader Zaqy Mohamad raised a point of order regarding NCMP Leong Mun Wai's Facebook posts and video accusing the Speaker of preventing him from speaking during the Ministry of Manpower's Committee of Supply debate, alleging unfair treatment.
The Speaker clarified that the debate proceeded under Standing Order 92(7)(a), with Guillotine Time fixed at 12:40 pm on March 7, 2022, and that time was extended beyond the allotted 30.5 minutes for clarifications, but no further extensions were possible as the time limit was reached.
Several MPs, including Leong Mun Wai, could not speak due to the time limit, with other MPs also unable to ask clarifications; the Speaker emphasized his duty to conclude debates at the Guillotine Time to ensure fairness and order.
Zaqy Mohamad stated that Leong Mun Wai's posts and video misrepresented parliamentary processes and impugned the Speaker, constituting contempt of Parliament, and requested he remove the content and apologize by the end of the sitting.
The Speaker acknowledged the statement and proceeded to the next agenda item, with the matter pending Leong Mun Wai's response and potential parliamentary action.

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7 Mar 2022

Adjournment

The debate focused on a motion to adjourn Parliament until 10:30 am the following day.
Mr. Zaqy Mohamad proposed the adjournment motion without further remarks.
The motion was passed, and Parliament adjourned at 7:35 pm.
No substantive policy or legislative matters were discussed in this session.
The adjournment was purely procedural, marking a routine pause in parliamentary proceedings.

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7 Mar 2022

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

Mr. Zaqy Mohamad moved to report progress for the Committee of Supply and requested to sit again the next day.
The Chairman consented, and the motion was resolved to report progress and adjourn.
Deputy Speaker recognized Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad to formally report progress on the 2022/2023 Estimates.
Mr. Zaqy Mohamad confirmed the Committee of Supply had made further progress and asked to resume the following day.
The Deputy Speaker approved the motion, concluding the session until the next sitting.

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7 Mar 2022

Extension of a Sitting

The Chairman proposes extending today's Committee sitting by up to 30 minutes under Standing Order No. 91(3)(d).
The proposal is directed to Ms Jessica Tan for consideration.
The extension aims to allow additional time for the ongoing Committee proceedings.
The motion follows parliamentary procedure for time extensions.
The debate focuses solely on the procedural extension of the sitting.

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7 Mar 2022

Announcement by Speaker

The Speaker announced that close contacts of COVID-19 who test negative on ART can attend Parliament but must deliver speeches from a separate floor to reduce density.
This mirrors pandemic-era arrangements where such members participated from the additional Galleries on Level Three, with the Speaker emphasizing continued vigilance.
The public can follow proceedings via a live screening in the Auditorium or through an online livestream, underscoring that personal responsibility and adherence to health protocols are paramount.

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4 Mar 2022

Adjournment

Parliament resolved to adjourn until 10:30 am on Monday, 7 March 2022, as proposed by Mr. Zaqy Mohamad.
The adjournment was agreed upon without further debate or objection from members.
The session concluded at 7:29 pm following the decision to adjourn.

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4 Mar 2022

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Deputy Leader of the House, Mr Zaqy Mohamad, sought consent to report progress and adjourn the session until Monday, 7 March 2022.
The Chairman approved the motion, and the procedure was formally recorded.
Mr Zaqy Mohamad reported that the Committee of Supply made progress on the 2022/2023 Estimates of Expenditure and requested to sit again on the specified date.
The Deputy Speaker confirmed the adjournment, concluding the proceedings.

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4 Mar 2022

Exempted Business

The Deputy Leader of the House sought consent to extend parliamentary proceedings beyond 7:30 PM for the 2022/2023 Estimates.
The Deputy Speaker granted consent, and the motion was put to a vote.
The motion to continue the business of Supply beyond 7:30 PM was passed without opposition.

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3 Mar 2022

Adjournment

Mr Zaqy Mohamad moved for Parliament to adjourn until 10.30 am the following day.
The motion was passed and the sitting concluded at 7.58 pm.
No substantive debate or other business was transacted during this short adjournment motion.

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3 Mar 2022

Committee of Supply Reporting Progress

The Deputy Leader of the House sought and received consent to report progress on the Committee of Supply and ask for leave to sit again the next day.
The Chairman confirmed the consent and formally recorded the resolution to report progress and request to sit again.
Mr. Speaker left the Committee Chair and resumed the Chair of the House to receive the report.
Zaqy Mohamad reported that the Committee had made progress on the 2022/2023 Estimates of Expenditure and requested leave to continue the following day.
The Speaker acknowledged the report, concluding the session with the approval to sit again.

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3 Mar 2022

Exempted Business

The Deputy Leader of the House requested consent to extend the day's proceedings on the Estimates beyond 7:30 pm.
The Speaker gave consent and asked for the general assent of Members, which was provided.
A motion was put to extend proceedings on the business of Supply, and it was agreed to and resolved.
The debate continued beyond the usual time limit to accommodate the discussion on the Estimates for the Financial Year 2022/2023.

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