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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed his minister to arrange a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings into Tabung Haji, signalling Parliament's readiness to scrutinise the findings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for an urgent special Parliament session to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
The Malaysian government plans to convene a special parliamentary sitting to allow MPs to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, which has been declassified and made public following Cabinet approval.
Delhi authorities have registered 10 cases related to violence during the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march, while denying claims of fresh clashes on social media and continuing investigation into Monday's violence.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly congratulated Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed on returning to the position of Deputy Senate President for his second term, alongside the reappointment of Senator Musoddak Ahmad to the upper chamber.
Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has secured reappointment as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second consecutive term, continuing his parliamentary leadership role through June 2029.
Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has defended its use of Asset Recovery Trust Account funds to settle 1MDB and SRC International debts, asserting all spending follows approved directives and dismissing claims of misuse.
The electoral reform group Bersih has announced that 34 parliamentarians from multiple coalition parties support establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate malfeasance, signalling rare bipartisan concern.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to examine the government's readiness for El Niño impacts on agriculture, investigate a grenade explosion during military exercises, and address the spread of deviant Islamic teachings nationwide.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved transferring RM14.5 billion in remaining proceeds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues to the Development Fund, part of a larger RM95 billion issuance strategy.
Parliament convenes to address persistent internet connectivity problems despite strong signal strength, the spiralling costs of fuel subsidies linked to Middle East tensions, and support measures for self-employed workers seeking home financing.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has defended the use of extra drills and field duties in the police force as a disciplinary mechanism rather than physical punishment, following questions about procedures after a policeman's death in Sepang.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected growing pressure for early elections, asserting that his unity coalition government possesses sufficient electoral legitimacy to complete its term.
Parliament will examine the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone's economic prospects and assess fallout from Middle Eastern shipping turmoil affecting Malaysian trade and security.
Malaysia's Parliament convenes to address UN Security Council imbalances, government food security contingency plans, and military supply chain vulnerabilities, with seven bills tabled for first reading.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass contentious legislation as parliament approaches dissolution, with elections scheduled four months away, triggering strong opposition backlash.
MPs may be permitted to view CCTV recordings from the Taiping prison riot, though the Deputy Law Minister says Cabinet approval is prerequisite, with ongoing court proceedings complicating the matter.
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Parliament convenes to scrutinise 1MDB's outstanding debt obligations and recovery efforts, while examining progress on renewable energy targets and support for homeless elderly citizens and persons with disabilities.
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Malaysia's Parliament will scrutinise the proposed private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 and discuss stricter measures against illegal vaping syndicates targeting schoolchildren during its current 16-day sitting.
Malaysia's Parliament will examine government measures to protect insurance policyholders, ensure sufficient EPF retirement savings amid rising living costs, and address persistent connectivity gaps affecting rural entrepreneurs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that nearly all Malaysian states receive federal allocations exceeding their tax contributions during the Dewan Rakyat's second sitting week, amid passage of major cybercrime and child protection legislation.
The Dewan Rakyat is set to examine subsidiary instruments under the Online Safety Act 2025, school safety protocols, and emergency support for micro-entrepreneurs facing disruptions from the West Asia crisis.
Multiple parliamentary members are demanding that investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings be disclosed publicly, citing accountability concerns.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, introducing comprehensive offences and penalties for deepfake creation and sharing of digitally manipulated intimate images. The legislation includes procedural safeguards to prevent arbitrary government access.
The Dewan Rakyat is examining proposed amendments to strengthen SUHAKAM's financial independence and investigating why rising costs outpace official inflation measures, signalling growing parliamentary concern over household purchasing power.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a graduated penalty system for employers who neglect to inform PERKESO of job openings, with fines escalating from RM1,000 to RM5,000 across repeat violations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized that combating corruption cannot rest on a single institution, calling for coordinated action across government, private sector, and civil society.
Parliament's sitting today will scrutinise federal allocations to state governments and the status of restrictions on announcing projects during election nomination periods, with additional questions on AI-generated content, data centre power demands, and social support schemes.
The Dewan Rakyat paid formal respects to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah after his mother passed away, with Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul conveying collective sympathy during parliamentary proceedings.
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.
Parliament today examines how the West Asian conflict affects Malaysia's tourism sector and security readiness in Langkawi. Two legislative bills on child protection and employment insurance also face second reading during the 16-day sitting.
Malaysia's parliament convenes to examine the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme, government responses to the energy crisis, and the country's foreign policy stance on Myanmar following Five-Point Consensus developments.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration has filed an application to strike out a lawsuit brought by opposition Members of Parliament challenging the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement. MPs simultaneously seek Federal Court referral of constitutional questions.
Eight PKR parliamentarians are pushing for meaningful legislative oversight of the public prosecutor appointment, arguing that merely allowing Parliament to comment falls short of genuine democratic accountability.
Parliament is poised to approve amendments raising maximum traffic compounds to RM500 for over 700 offences under the Road Transport Act 1987, a significant increase that will affect millions of Malaysian motorists.
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.
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.
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Legislators questioned government responses to Strait of Hormuz tensions affecting regional trade, sought improvements to the Haj pilgrimage experience, and pressed for safeguards in artificial intelligence deployment.
Malaysia's government is advancing a Traveller Scheme to provide social security for approximately 480,000 Malaysians who work in Singapore. The proposal will be tabled in Parliament with implementation expected by August.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader, with Parliament implementing new seating arrangements ahead of the June 22 sitting.
Parliament's Speaker has disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin sought a change in his seating arrangement in the Dewan Rakyat, while formally acknowledging Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader.
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Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has announced that the proposed National Food Security Act will be tabled in Parliament next year, aimed at safeguarding the country's food supply against climate-related disruptions.
Parliament convenes Monday to debate four significant legislation pieces, with a contentious bill imposing a 10-year prime ministerial term limit returning after its previous failure to secure the required two-thirds majority.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will reclaim the opposition leader's position in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, a shift signalled by the latest parliamentary seating arrangement that moves Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to a different row.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified the Dewan Rakyat speaker that 61 opposition MPs support Hamzah Zaman's return as opposition leader, effective immediately.
South Korea's parliament has initiated a 45-day investigation into the National Election Commission following ballot shortages that disrupted the June 3 local elections, marking serious questions about electoral administration.
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Hamzah Zainudin, former PPBM deputy president and founder of the Reset movement, attended a PAS-organised meeting of opposition MPs in Kuala Lumpur, signalling shifting political alignments.
Multiple opposition parliamentarians, including Hamzah, were observed entering PAS headquarters for discussions as political realignments continue within Perikatan Nasional following PAS's rupture with Bersatu.