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A Parliamentary Select Committee will begin examining Malaysia's Freedom of Information Bill 2026 tomorrow, with the aim of finalising terms of reference and incorporating stakeholder feedback before parliamentary submission.
The Malaysian government is pushing through amendments to rail transport legislation that would impose fines of up to RM100,000 on those convicted of stealing railway cables, a dramatic increase from the current RM1,000 penalty.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalise social work, establish competency standards, and protect the public from unqualified practitioners in an era of complex societal challenges.
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Malaysia's theme park and family attraction sector is urging the government to repeal the Entertainment Duty Act 1953, arguing the colonial-era law unfairly taxes children's visits to cinemas, zoos and educational venues, hitting low-income families hardest.
Sabah's parliament has endorsed two significant legislative reforms: the Muslim Succession Bill 2026, establishing Malaysia's first comprehensive Islamic estate administration framework, and the Native Courts Bill 2026, modernising customary justice systems.
Malaysia's parliament has passed two significant bills aimed at modernising the nation's governance structure. The National Trust Fund Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026 will strengthen financial accountability and establish contemporary frameworks for data collection.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Cyber Security Bill 2026, replacing a 30-year-old law with stronger provisions against digital crimes. All offences carry mandatory extradition clauses, marking a significant shift in how the nation addresses cybercrime.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has concluded its 16-day sitting after passing 13 bills covering areas from child protection to communications regulation. The session ran from June 22 and included multiple ministerial briefings.
Malaysia has introduced the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament, strengthening protections for vulnerable witnesses and expanding support services to include psychological counselling and post-protection assistance.
Japan's parliament passed a historic amendment to the Imperial House Law, allowing adoption of male heirs from former branch families and enabling female members to retain imperial status after marriage.
Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation allowing prosecution of child sexual offenders with Malaysian connections who commit crimes abroad, closing a legal loophole that previously allowed perpetrators to evade justice.
Malaysian lawmakers across party lines are backing tougher measures to combat child sexual crimes, urging expanded international cooperation, specialist prosecution units, and better victim rehabilitation services.
Malaysia and Indonesia have committed to broadening cooperation across legislation, governance, and mutual strategic interests, with PM Anwar Ibrahim emphasizing the importance of strengthening fraternal bonds between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, granting authorities expanded powers to regulate and enforce compliance under the existing Road Transport Act 1987 framework.
Malaysia is moving to prosecute child sexual offences committed overseas involving Malaysian citizens or victims through amendments to the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, extending the law's extraterritorial application.
Malaysia's proposed cybercrimes bill would grant prosecutors expanded authority to obtain internet traffic data and communications content from service providers when investigating suspected offences.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine Malaysia's stance on a US-Iran peace agreement today, alongside progress updates on the MADANI Mart initiative and three legislative bills.
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Parliament's Speaker announced that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has formally approved eight bills that had previously passed through the legislative chamber, cementing their passage into law.
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Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 to replace outdated 1997 legislation, addressing modern threats including AI-enabled attacks, ransomware, and identity theft while aligning with international cybercrime conventions.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills passed during the first parliamentary session of 2025, spanning procurement, immigration, environmental quality, and major infrastructure projects.
Malaysia's parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session dominated by constitutional amendments on prime ministerial term limits and Attorney General roles, alongside significant road safety legislation.