Want To Know How Many Times Which MP Said Rakyat Or Billion In The Dewan? Parliament Hansard Has The Receipts

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Parliament sittings are often fascinating to follow, offering Malaysians a front-row seat to democracy in action and a glimpse into how elected representatives from both sides of the political divide conduct themselves in the nation’s highest legislative chamber.

Besides watching proceedings live through Parliament’s official YouTube and Facebook channels, the public can also tune in via Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).

But now, following debates and speeches in Parliament has become much easier.

Apart from listening to what your MP says, you can now scrutinise every word spoken in the Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Negara and even Special Chambers sessions — all from the comfort of your home.

All you need to do is visit the Parliament Hansard portal at hansard.parlimen.gov.my.

What is a Hansard?

Before diving in, it is worth understanding what a Hansard actually is.

A Hansard is the official, substantially verbatim transcript of parliamentary proceedings, debates and committee meetings.

In simpler terms, it is the written record of everything said by elected lawmakers and appointed senators during parliamentary proceedings.

The system serves as an important pillar of parliamentary accountability, allowing lawmakers’ statements, promises and arguments to be recorded for public scrutiny and future reference.

Whether you are a journalist fact-checking a speech, a researcher analysing policy debates, or simply a curious voter wondering what your elected representative has been saying in Parliament, the Hansard provides a reliable source of information.

Click, Search and Explore

Want to know what former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad frequently talked about during his time in Parliament?

Simply enter his name under the “Cari Siri Masa Ucapan Ahli Parlimen “ feature and discover the keywords, topics and issues that appeared most often throughout his parliamentary speeches.

Curious about who spent the most time telling other MPs to “sit down” during heated debates?

Just use the keyword search function, type in the phrase you’re looking for, and the system will show you who said it, when it was said, and how often it appeared in parliamentary proceedings.

In short, if a word has been uttered in Parliament, chances are the Hansard can help you find it. It’s part research tool, part political archive, and for political enthusiasts, a surprisingly entertaining rabbit hole to explore.

Users can search for specific keywords, phrases or topics and instantly find when they were mentioned, who said them and how frequently they appeared during parliamentary debates.

Want to know how often MPs discussed inflation, corruption, road conditions or even your constituency? A few clicks can reveal the answer.

In an era where political soundbites are often clipped, edited and shared across social media, the Hansard allows Malaysians to go straight to the source and examine exactly what was said — word for word.

And in a democracy, that’s a powerful tool.

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