{"id":21322,"date":"2023-12-29T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/?p=21322"},"modified":"2023-12-19T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T07:35:29","slug":"segis-legal-insight-journey-through-malaysias-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/segis-legal-insight-journey-through-malaysias-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"SEGi\u2019s legal insight: Journey through Malaysia\u2019s Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEGi\u2019s law students, in collaboration with the SEGi Moot &amp; Law Society (SMLS) and faculty members, embarked on an insightful field trip to the Malaysian Parliament in Putrajaya. The visit aimed to provide students with a firsthand experience of Malaysia\u2019s legislative process and governance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Malaysian Parliament serves as the country\u2019s legislative body, responsible for enacting laws, overseeing government actions, and representing the people\u2019s interests. SEGi\u2019s delegation was guided by Maizatul Anis, Public Relations and Media Communication officer, during the visit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are some key facts about the Malaysian Parliament:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bicameral Structure: The Malaysian Parliament consists of two houses &#8211; the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) and the Dewan Negara (Senate).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives): Comprised of Members of Parliament (MPs) elected by the people during general elections. The Dewan Rakyat proposes, debates, and passes laws. It also scrutinizes government actions and policies through questions, debates, and discussions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dewan Negara (Senate): This committee consists of appointed senators who represent the states of Malaysia. The Dewan Negara reviews and provides feedback on legislation proposed by the Dewan Rakyat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislative Process: Bills are introduced in both houses and go through multiple readings and stages of debate before becoming law. Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in both houses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Role of the King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong): As Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, the King\u2019s role includes giving royal assent to bills passed by both houses before they become law.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parliamentary Sessions: The parliamentary year is divided into sessions, with each session opened by the King or by His Royal Highness\u2019s mace, symbolizing the authority of Parliament.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public Participation: Parliamentary proceedings are conducted in Malay, and certain sessions allow MPs to question government ministers about policies and actions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oversight and Accountability: The Parliament plays a crucial role in holding the government accountable through established committees that review specific issues and provide recommendations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The field trip concluded with a group photography session, during which SEGi\u2019s Faculty of Law presented a certificate of appreciation to the Malaysian Parliament for hosting the visit. The hosting officers expressed excitement and delight in welcoming SEGi law lecturers and students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21324\" src=\"http:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament-1024x484.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament-1024x484.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament-300x142.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament-768x363.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament-1536x727.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/colleges.segi.edu.my\/sarawak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/12\/2.-Group-photograph-at-the-entrance-to-the-Malaysian-Parliament.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SEGi\u2019s law students, in collaboration with the SEGi Moot &amp; Law Society (SMLS) and faculty members, embarked on an insightful field trip to the Malaysian Parliament in Putrajaya. 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