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Malaysia's government is preparing amendments to the Registration of Engineers Act 1967 to strengthen professional oversight and public safety standards. The changes follow extensive stakeholder consultation and are expected to reach Parliament soon.
Malaysia will establish a dedicated Social Work Profession Council after the Social Work Profession Act comes into force, Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying announced. The council will regulate practitioners and set professional standards.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing formal professional standards and regulatory oversight for social workers nationwide. The measure aims to ensure quality service delivery amid demographic and technological shifts.
A proposal to establish uniform accreditation standards for Syariah lawyers across Malaysia will be presented to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs, allowing practitioners to work across state borders without separate admissions.
UNICEF Malaysia has welcomed parliamentary passage of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, which formally recognises social work as a regulated profession and establishes the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council.
The Social Work Profession Bill 2026 was introduced in Parliament, proposing creation of a regulatory council to oversee social work practitioners, establish professional standards, and maintain a register of qualified professionals nationwide.