Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed on his reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside senator Musoddak Ahmad's reappointment.
Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has secured reappointment as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second consecutive term, with his tenure set to run until mid-2029.
Malaysia has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession. The legislation creates the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to set standards, issue practising certificates, and strengthen accountability in social service delivery.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the National Trust Fund Bill 2026, establishing mandatory contributions and stricter withdrawal rules to improve governance of the sovereign wealth vehicle that holds RM22.43 billion in assets.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026, broadening the sovereign wealth mechanism beyond oil and gas to encompass the country's full spectrum of natural resource wealth and ensure intergenerational stewardship.
Malaysia's Parliament has concluded a 16-day sitting that saw the passage of 13 bills ranging from road transport to cybercrime legislation. The session also featured ministerial briefings and debates on human rights matters.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Statistics Bill 2026, replacing six-decade-old legislation to create a modern legal framework for data collection and governance aligned with international standards.
The Dewan Rakyat is addressing climate preparedness for El Niño, investigating a grenade explosion during military training, tackling deviant religious teachings, and reviewing federal capital governance reforms.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has assured Parliament that police investigations into high-profile cases proceed without favoritism, citing ongoing probes into a 2019 intimate video case and separate corruption matter.
Malaysian lawmakers are expected to grill the government over persistent internet connectivity problems and the impact of Middle Eastern tensions on fuel subsidy costs during today's Dewan Rakyat sitting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected pressure to dissolve Parliament ahead of schedule, asserting that his unity government coalition retains sufficient electoral backing to serve its full term.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, aimed at regulating social work practitioners and establishing professional standards. The legislation will create the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee certification, ethics, and competency requirements.
Malaysia is advancing a significant judicial reform separating the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor positions. The move grants Parliament greater scrutiny over prosecutorial appointments and introduces fixed seven-year terms, aiming to strengthen institutional independence.
The Malaysian Association of Social Workers has welcomed the tabling of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, describing it as a landmark step that will formally recognise the profession and align Malaysia with international standards.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, imposing significantly higher penalties on rice industry offences. Fines for individuals rise to RM250,000 while companies face up to RM1 million in penalties, marking the first increase since 1994.
Malaysia has tabled the Witness Protection Amendment Bill 2026, introducing legal guardianship provisions for underage witnesses and formal written agreements with programme participants, alongside expanded psychological support services.
Parliament convenes today to address Malaysia's position on UN reform, government readiness for food shortages, and defence procurement vulnerabilities, with seven new bills also tabled.
Malaysia's Parliament advanced legislation on competition law and rice industry regulation during its third sitting week, while debating human rights, healthcare digitalisation and the 1MDB debt burden totalling RM51.4 billion.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph29syyg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph29syyp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22136%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EParliament%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Malaysia's parliament convenes this week to scrutinise 1MDB's remaining debt burden, renewable energy investment progress, and welfare provisions for homeless elderly and disabled persons across urban areas.
Members of parliament may be granted access to CCTV recordings from the Taiping prison riot, though the deputy law minister has indicated that Cabinet endorsement remains a prerequisite, with concerns raised about potential interference with ongoing legal proceedings.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3we0bg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3we0bp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22136%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EParliamen%E2%80%A6%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has stressed the critical importance of regular health examinations for Members of Parliament, following an incident where a colleague required emergency treatment at a leading cardiac facility.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2a2qgg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2a2qgp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22136%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EParliament%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Malaysia's Parliament is examining the proposed public-private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3, with particular focus on toll implications, while lawmakers also scrutinise enforcement strategies against vape syndicates marketing harmful products to students.
Malaysia's parliament has tabled an amendment bill to strengthen oversight of the padi and rice sector, granting regulators broader price-control authority and imposing penalties up to RM1 million for corporate violations.
Lawmakers will press the government on MSME financing challenges and Malaysia's slipping media freedom ranking during today's parliamentary session, with questions spanning business support and constitutional reform.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Competition Commission Amendment Bill 2026, significantly expanding the Malaysia Competition Commission's powers to enforce competition law and conduct market reviews, addressing concerns over cartel activities.
The Dewan Rakyat's second week saw Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defend federal allocations to states, while lawmakers passed landmark legislation addressing child sexual abuse, cybercrime and deepfakes.
Parliament will examine the Online Safety Act 2025's implementation framework, school safety protocols, and government support for traders impacted by Middle East supply chain disruptions during today's sitting.
Malaysia's proposed Cybercrimes Bill 2026 will replace the 1997 Computer Crimes Act and establish broader offences than required by international treaties, drawing on extensive stakeholder consultation.
Malaysia's parliament has passed amended legislation granting courts jurisdiction over child sexual abuse cases committed abroad by individuals with Malaysian connections, closing a legal loophole.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to examine whether federal government funding to states is fairly distributed and review enforcement of rules preventing project announcements during election campaigns.
Parliament recorded formal condolences today as Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul conveyed sympathies to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah on the death of his mother.
Malaysian MPs across political divides have called for comprehensive strengthening of laws against child sexual offences, including international cooperation mechanisms, specialized task forces, and enhanced victim rehabilitation support.
Parliament sits today to examine how the West Asian conflict affects Malaysia's tourism sector, security challenges in Langkawi, and gaps in affordable housing ownership among young Malaysians.
Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said believes a constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions will gain support across parliamentary divides, signalling potential cross-party consensus on judicial reform.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has proposed adopting proportional representation to ensure minority groups retain parliamentary representation as Malaysia's demographic composition shifts significantly by 2050.
Parliament passed only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 in its opening week, introducing tougher enforcement against illegal street racing. Four additional bills were tabled for first reading while the Prison Amendment Bill was sent back for review.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to examine government strategies for expanding Johor's water infrastructure, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight role, and implementing age verification mechanisms for social media platforms.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has issued a stern reminder to parliamentarians regarding their duty to attend legislative sessions, cautioning against unauthorised absences that undermine the chamber's operations.
Eight PKR parliamentarians are pressing for substantive legislative oversight of public prosecutor appointments under proposed constitutional reforms. They contend Parliament requires genuine vetting authority rather than limited commentary rights on the proposed institutional separation.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph18nx4g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph18nx4p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EKing%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills that were previously passed by parliament. Speaker Johari announced the milestone during the sitting of Dewan Rakyat.
Parliamentary tensions flared minutes into proceedings as government and opposition lawmakers engaged in heated exchanges over the opposition leader's status, with allegations of intimidation levelled at PAS regarding its coalition partner Bersatu.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has given royal assent to eight bills from Parliament's recent session, including landmark legislation on government procurement, immigration, and the Johor Bahru-Singapore transit link.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph17vfvg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph17vfvp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22136%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EParliament%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Dewan Rakyat convened to debate three pressing issues: potential economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz tensions affecting regional trade, proposed reforms to streamline Malaysia's haj pilgrimage system, and new safeguards for artificial intelligence deployment.
Parliament reconvenes today with lawmakers set to question the government on the economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, measures to improve the haj system, and safeguards against AI-generated child exploitation material.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin sought a seating change in parliament, whilst officially acknowledging Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition leader following formal notification.
Parliament resumes with a pivotal constitutional amendment bill seeking to separate the roles of Malaysia's attorney-general and public prosecutor, marking a significant governance restructuring effort.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1jbl5g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph1jbl5p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22170%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EMalaysia%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced that the Traveller Scheme proposal will be tabled in Parliament this week, offering social security protection to approximately 480,000 Malaysians working in Singapore.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2vm84g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2vm84p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22136%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EParliament%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Parliament's Speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader, while Pagoh MP and Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has relocated to a new seating position in the Dewan Rakyat.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified Parliament of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, signalling a significant shift in the bloc's parliamentary positioning.
Malaysia's Parliament opens Monday for a 16-day session featuring renewed efforts to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to 10 years and separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, alongside amendments to road transport laws.
Hamzah has been restored to the opposition leader's prominent seat in parliament, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has been relegated eight positions down the front bench.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2xq22g)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2xq22p)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22226%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EHamzah%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Hamzah Zainudin, former Bersatu deputy president and Larut MP, attended a PAS-organised meeting of opposition parliamentarians in Kuala Lumpur, marking a notable moment in Malaysia's evolving political landscape.
Suspended Bersatu vice-president Kiandee has defended the appointment of Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader, stating the Larut MP secured unified backing from PAS and the majority of Bersatu parliamentarians.