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Barisan Nasional has firmly committed to sustaining the Unity Government until Parliament dissolves, with party leadership dismissing rumours of potential coalition exits or political realignments.
The Dewan Negara has concluded its second meeting of the 15th Parliament's fifth session, passing the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026. The ten-day sitting emphasised fiscal sustainability, economic competitiveness, and national resilience.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly acknowledged the reappointment of Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, along with the reappointment of fellow senator Musoddak Ahmad.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has clarified that extra drills imposed on Royal Malaysia Police personnel are disciplinary measures designed to build character and encourage behavioural change, not physical punishment. The statement comes after a policeman's death in Sepang.
The Social Work Profession Bill 2026 has been tabled in Parliament, delivering formal legal recognition for Malaysia's social work profession after years of advocacy. The legislation aligns the nation with international standards.
Malaysia has tabled legislation to amend its rice and padi control framework, granting authorities stronger price-setting powers and imposing substantially higher financial penalties on violators, addressing supply chain compliance.
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Parliament has passed three significant pieces of legislation covering sexual offences, employment insurance and cybercrime during the second week of the current Dewan Rakyat session, signalling the government's focus on criminal justice reform and social protection.