KUALA LUMPUR — The two-day Parliament Open Day which began yesterday successfully attracted over 13,368 visitors, exceeding the initial target of 10,000 people.

Senate President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah said the figure represents the programme's best achievement since it was first organised in 2023, while demonstrating the public's desire to gain a deeper understanding of the institution that serves as a symbol of the country's democracy.

“We have many programmes for the people so that the public can get to know Parliament better. This is their house, the house of the people's representatives,” he said at the closing ceremony of the programme here, today.

He also expressed his appreciation and congratulated the Parliament Chief Administrator Datuk Dr Ahmad Husaini Abdul Rahman, parliamentary staff, and government ministries and agencies involved in making the programme a success.

Meanwhile, Ahmad Husaini said the goal of the programme is to bring Parliament closer to the people by giving the public the opportunity to see firsthand the atmosphere and processes that take place inside, given that the area is off-limits on normal days.

“A total of 13,368 visitors were recorded throughout the two days of the programme, compared to about 8,600 visitors in 2023. This increase in attendance shows that public awareness and interest in the institution of Parliament are growing,” he said.