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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has requested an extension of the parliamentary sitting dedicated to the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, seeking at least two additional days to enable broader MP participation in deliberations.
Parliament has unveiled 'Arkitek Bangsa', a short film designed to inspire young Malaysians to embrace leadership roles and strengthen their commitment to nation-building. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to deepen youth engagement with democratic institutions.
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.
Thirty-four Malaysian MPs have publicly supported establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia connections within the MACC and involving its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysia's Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 has been referred to a special parliamentary committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for comprehensive review of maritime dispute mechanisms and shipping industry governance.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Competition Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, giving Malaysia's Competition Commission expanded investigative powers and authority to impose penalties in combating cartels and market abuse.
Ex-law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Parliament Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said over her decision to withhold records pertaining to former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, raising transparency concerns.
Parliament retabled the Employment Insurance System Amendment Bill with a progressive penalty structure responding to concerns from small and medium enterprises about initial fines.
Parliament's opening week yielded just one passed bill as lawmakers grappled with mounting unemployment figures and security challenges. The Road Transport Amendment targets illegal racing while ministers outlined plans for victim compensation schemes.
Parliament has postponed debate on the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026, directing it to two parliamentary committees for additional review. The legislation addresses electronic monitoring and rehabilitation programmes.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has reminded Members of Parliament to attend sittings without fail, warning against unauthorised absences and stressing the importance of legislative accountability.
Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 to modernise its nearly three-decade-old legal framework for tackling digital offences, aiming to better combat escalating online fraud and computer-system crimes.
Malaysian parliamentarians have put forward sweeping measures to tackle illegal racing, including permanent driving licence revocation, rehabilitation programmes, and stricter penalties against workshop operators who modify vehicles for street racing.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has officially confirmed that Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin returned to the Opposition Leader position on June 18, taking over from Kemaman MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar.
Malaysia's Parliament has begun considering the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would nearly double fines for common traffic violations and introduce significantly longer prison sentences for offences like driving with suspended licences and illegal street racing.
Chaos erupted in parliament when a dispute over the opposition leader's status triggered sharp exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers regarding alleged tensions within the PAS-Bersatu political alignment.
Parliament opened today with lawmakers questioning the government on trade disruption risks from Strait of Hormuz tensions, artificial intelligence governance, and food security challenges stemming from Middle East conflicts.
Opposition coalition plans to submit formal notification of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker before parliament reconvenes, completing administrative procedures for the leadership transition.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified Parliament of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as the coalition's opposition leader, signalling continuity in PN's parliamentary strategy.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament that Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin continues as the opposition leader, with the notification delivered to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
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.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, Larut MP, continues as Opposition Leader without formal recognition from Perikatan Nasional, leaving his position in constitutional limbo.