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Malaysia's social work sector will gain formal regulatory oversight with the establishment of a dedicated profession council, following parliamentary passage of landmark legislation designed to standardise professional practices.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing a regulatory framework to professionalize social work practice and protect the public from unqualified service providers.
KPMG Australia has sanctioned seven employees with fines reaching A$180,000 (US$126,000) after confirming staff misused confidential client data to secure audit work, triggering multiple resignations and regulatory scrutiny.
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.