Senators will be made to declare assets too, says law minister

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29 Jun 2019 • 12:49 PM MYT
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong confirmed the Bill is to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, adding that if passed, will cover MPs and senators, their spouses and children under age 21. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

PETALING JAYA, June 29 — The government’s proposed Bill to compel lawmakers and their families to declare their assets will be extended to members of the Dewan Negara, Datuk Liew Vui Keong disclosed today.

The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department confirmed the Bill is to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, adding that if passed, will cover MPs and senators, their spouses and children under age 21.

“This involves asset declaration of members of Parliament, their spouses and their children who are below 21 years of age.

“This also extends to the senators,” he told reporters after officiating the Silverton Capital and Unicorn Hub co-working space here.

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