Takiyuddin, Kiandee among four MPs appointed to Parliamentary Service Council

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Dewan Rakyat has approved a motion by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to appoint four lawmakers to the inaugural Parliamentary Service Council, as established by the Parliamentary Service Act 2025. The selected lawmakers include Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) and Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam) from the government, as well as Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) and Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) from the Opposition.

These individuals were nominated by the Committee of Selection before the motion received approval from the Dewan Rakyat. The authority to nominate members of the council lies with the Committee of Selection, as per Section 3(2)(f) of the Parliamentary Service Act 2025, which is complemented by Standing Order 76 of the Dewan Rakyat.

This committee, comprising members from both government and Opposition parties, is chaired by the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat. The new Parliamentary Service Act 2025 (Act 869) aims to address long-standing demands for institutional reform and restore structural independence to Malaysia's legislative branch by separating Parliament's administration, staffing, and budget from the Prime Minister's Department, a 33-year arrangement.

The council also includes ex-officio members, such as the Director-General of Public Service, Treasury Secretary-General, Chief Administrator of Parliament, Attorney General or their designated representative, and the clerks of both the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.