Cabinet scraps URA proposal, to incorporate feedback - Fahmi
The cabinet today decided to withdraw its Urban Renewal Bill, which was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat during the last session, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Addressing a press conference, the federal government spokesperson said the decision was made to allow several amendments be made to the blue bill for "improvement"...
The cabinet today decided to withdraw its Urban Renewal Bill, which was tabled in the Dewan Rakyat during the last session, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Addressing a press conference, the federal government spokesperson said the decision was made to allow several amendments be made to the blue bill for "improvement".
"Partly, this was after (the cabinet) took into consideration the views of MPs who debated the bill at the Dewan Rakyat, and also feedback from our friends in Umno and other cabinet members.
"Of course, we want this bill to be given a form... or to incorporate these views in the blue bill," Fahmi said.
According to the minister, the proposal would be sent back to the Attorney-General's Chambers for amendments and then reviewed by the cabinet before being tabled in the Dewan Rakyat again.
Asked when the renewed version of the bill can be expected, Fahmi said it might "take some time" because they have just passed it to AGC to begin the process.
The government had tabled the URA proposal for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 21, 2025.
However, following heavy pushback against the proposal, which has been criticised by many quarters, including both government and opposition MPs, Putrajaya decided to postpone debates on the bill.
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It was expected to be retabled and debated during this round of Dewan Rakyat sitting, which is scheduled for 20 days between Jan 19 and March 3.
In an immediate response, Umno said it welcomed the cabinet's decision to withdraw the URA proposal.
Secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said that while the party was not against urban development, they believe it needs some improvement.
"Umno wishes to stress here that the URA Bill should only be retabled in the Parliament after it is given a new form based on all recommendations," he said.
Education plan
At the press conference, Fahmi also said the government will provide further details about pathways to public universities for students who take the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) or tahfiz learning route.
According to him, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Education Ministry and Higher Education Ministry to explain the matter following his announcement of the government's new education plan on Tuesday.
"Insya-Allah, both ministries will hold a briefing session with the media next week to provide comprehensive details," said Fahmi.
At the launch of the National Education Plan 2026-2035, Anwar said it will be mandatory to learn SPM-level Bahasa Malaysia and history using the national curriculum for all schools, including independent, Islamic, and international schools.
I think Nga should resign. What was he think when doing this nonsense and isn’t it a shame that Fahmy makes the announcement, not Nga ? DAP has lost the plot. They will get another tight slap in the GE16, like they got at the recent Sabah Elections. Arrogance has seeped into them. These career politicians are a dangerous breed, no matter which party they come from.
Could be auto immune to the community as everything offends them?