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Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Baru and extradited to Singapore on Tuesday after evading a jail sentence for practising law without a valid certificate.
Malaysia will establish a dedicated regulatory council for social work practitioners following parliamentary approval of the Social Work Profession Act, with Deputy Women Minister Lim Hui Ying confirming the move.
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.
The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has authorised the Malaysian Bar to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, with the Bar's president rejecting suggestions that the move overreaches its regulatory mandate.
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.
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A 31-year-old massage therapist in Kota Kinabalu faced court proceedings over allegations of inappropriate conduct during client sessions, raising broader questions about professional standards in the wellness industry.