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Malaysia's Dewan Negara has concluded its second meeting with the passage of the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026, focusing on fiscal sustainability, economic competitiveness, and investment attraction.
A Parliamentary Select Committee will begin examining Malaysia's proposed Freedom of Information Bill 2026 tomorrow, with cross-party representation and input from civil society groups concerned the legislation should be broader in scope.
The government is consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry. Minister Zulkifli Hasan says most earlier reforms have been implemented successfully.
The Dewan Negara has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a new regulatory council with representatives from government, private sector, NGOs and academia to oversee social worker registration and professional standards.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalize social work services and establish competency standards through a dedicated council.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will hold further consultations with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act, aiming to clarify that legal protections for prison officers are not equivalent to immunity.
Malaysia's Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces one-off assistance for programme participants after exiting, addressing a critical gap in current protections that ends when witnesses leave the scheme.
Malaysia's upper house has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive overhaul of digital crime legislation that will replace the 27-year-old Computer Crimes Act 1997. The law aims to modernise enforcement against cyber threats while protecting fundamental freedoms.
Malaysia's Department of Statistics is intensifying preparations to bring the Statistics Bill 2026 into force, having secured parliamentary approval. The overhaul replaces a 57-year-old framework with contemporary governance standards.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has concluded a 16-day parliamentary session with 13 bills successfully passed, including amendments to road transport, cybercrime, and competition law. The speaker reminded lawmakers to prioritise health amid the upcoming election campaign.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Statistics Bill 2026, replacing outdated 1965 legislation with a modern legal framework to improve official statistics production across social, economic, and environmental sectors.
France's parliament has passed legislation allowing assisted dying for terminally ill patients, though the law imposes extensive restrictions including mandatory medical review, reflection periods, and citizenship requirements.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession and establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee practitioners and set standards.
The United Nations Children's Fund has endorsed Malaysia's newly passed Social Work Profession Bill 2026, calling it a watershed moment for strengthening child protection and establishing professional standards across the social service sector.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026 in a majority voice vote, increasing the commission's contract approval threshold from RM5 million to RM50 million and establishing clearer criteria for appointing the chairman and board members.
Malaysia's Parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework through the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council. The legislation marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to professionalise social work in the country.
Malaysia's government has introduced the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 to create a formal regulatory framework for social workers. The legislation establishes the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council and introduces certification requirements for practitioners.
Malaysia's social work profession has reached a historic milestone with the tabling of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, delivering formal legal recognition for thousands of practitioners nationwide.
Japan's lower house has approved the first substantial amendment to the 1947 Imperial House Law, allowing imperial family adoption and female members to retain status after marriage, though stopping short of permitting female emperors.
Malaysia's parliament advanced competition law reforms and examined human rights records during its third week sitting. Key discussions ranged from press freedom to 1MDB's RM51.4 billion debt.
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Malaysia's parliament has passed legislation on sexual offences, employment insurance, and cybercrime during its second week of proceedings, strengthening protections across criminal justice and economic sectors.
Malaysia's forthcoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 is essential to modernise legal defences against rapidly evolving digital threats, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has warned.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has endorsed the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 as essential for combating escalating digital threats, while proposing post-action court reviews to prevent abuse of enforcement powers.
The US House has approved a children's online safety bill requiring age verification and parental controls, though Senate Republicans push for tougher 'duty of care' standards that would hold tech firms legally liable for harmful content.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved amendments to extend Malaysia's jurisdiction over sexual offences against children committed outside the country, preventing offenders with local ties from escaping prosecution.
Malaysia is amending its Sexual Offences Against Children Act to prosecute offenders operating across borders, addressing a sharp rise in child sexual abuse material cases that surged 225% in 2024.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening legislative and governance cooperation with Indonesia, following discussions with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Correction.