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PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has endorsed the government's plan to convene a special parliamentary session dedicated to examining the Royal Commission of Inquiry's investigation into Tabung Haji's operations and governance issues.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Parliament will convene on August 11 for a special session dedicated to deliberating the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, signalling government commitment to legislative scrutiny of the hajj fund's operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has offered his congratulations to Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed following his reappointment as Deputy Senate President, marking his second term in the role.
Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has been reappointed as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second three-year term beginning June 2026, consolidating his leadership role in Malaysia's upper house.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the National Trust Fund Bill 2026, marking the first comprehensive overhaul of the RM22.43 billion fund since 1988. The reform introduces mandatory government contributions and stricter spending rules.
Malaysia's parliament has begun debate on the National Trust Fund Bill 2026, establishing a sovereign wealth mechanism to secure financial reserves for future generations through mandatory government contributions from revenue and resource royalties.
Parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a legal framework to regulate social work in Malaysia through the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council. The staged implementation will initially focus on private sector practitioners.
The Dewan Rakyat's third sitting week saw passage of two competition bills aimed at tackling digital economy infractions, while legislators debated governance, healthcare, and national security. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended Malaysia's press freedom record amid international criticism.
Malaysian Parliament is examining the proposed public-private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 and stricter enforcement against vape syndicates targeting young people during today's sitting.
Malaysia's parliament has introduced sweeping amendments to its padi and rice regulations, significantly raising financial penalties and granting ministers greater authority over rice pricing in a bid to strengthen food security oversight.
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Malaysia's parliament has advanced three significant legislative measures during the second week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting, addressing protection for vulnerable citizens, workplace security, and digital crime threats.
Malaysia's government is finalizing legal amendments to impose harsher penalties for railway cable theft, trespassing, and vandalism. The moves include AI surveillance systems and collaboration with police to dismantle stolen goods markets.