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Pas has welcomed a special parliamentary sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, with the party's deputy president urging swift action on the commission's recommendations.
The Cabinet has declassified the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, with the government planning a special parliamentary sitting to allow MPs to debate its findings. The agency has implemented 75 per cent of recommendations.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Statistics Bill 2026, a major legislative overhaul that replaces the outdated Statistics Act 1965. The new framework seeks to modernise the country's statistical system and improve evidence-based governance.
Parliament has unveiled a short film titled "Arkitek Bangsa" designed to inspire young Malaysians to become leaders and nation-builders. The initiative complements broader youth engagement programmes aimed at strengthening democratic values.
Electoral watchdog Bersih says 34 MPs from multiple parties including PKR, PAS, DAP and Umno support establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged corporate mafia operations.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formalizing social work as a regulated profession and establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council as its governing body.
Malaysia's parliament has approved amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act to modernise the nation's digital infrastructure while incorporating national security measures through a new Universal Service Provision initiative.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, elevating the communications regulator's contract approval limit from RM5 million to RM50 million and requiring political neutrality for its chairman to strengthen institutional independence.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed the transfer of RM14.5 billion in remaining Malaysian Government Investment Issues proceeds to the Development Fund, as part of broader fiscal management strategy.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, saying the constitutional legislation warrants thorough examination before passage.
Parliament has directed the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee led by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for detailed scrutiny. The bill aims to clarify High Court authority over maritime claims and shipping disputes.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned Attorney General Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's refusal to release shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency concerns in parliament.
Parliament convenes to tackle health insurance protections for critical illness patients, retirement savings adequacy amid rising costs, and volleyball talent development initiatives.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, legislation designed to combat deepfakes and the distribution of non-consensual intimate images. The 61-clause measure includes procedural safeguards to protect citizens' fundamental rights and privacy.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a graduated penalty framework for employers who neglect to inform PERKESO of job openings, with fines escalating from RM1,000 for initial breaches to RM5,000 for repeated violations.
Parliament has delayed the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 for additional review by two select committees. The legislation proposes electronic monitoring devices and volunteer-led rehabilitation programmes within Malaysia's correctional system.