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PAS has welcomed the government's decision to convene a special parliamentary sitting to debate the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, with the party's deputy president calling for substantive action beyond discussion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed convening a special Parliament sitting to discuss the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department to arrange a special parliamentary sitting to examine the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji operations.
Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has been reappointed as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second consecutive term, effective from June 2026 through June 2029, following nomination by the Higher Education Minister.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has wrapped up a 16-day parliamentary sitting during which legislators approved 13 bills covering transport safety, child protection, and digital regulation. The session also hosted ministerial briefings and committee reports.
Malaysia's parliament has approved moving RM14.5 billion from remaining Malaysian Government Investment Issues proceeds into the Development Fund, as part of financing the nation's 2026 development programmes.
Malaysia's parliament has approved amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security measures through a Universal Service Provision initiative. The changes aim to modernise the regulatory framework without imposing extra costs on consumers.
Malaysia has introduced legislation to establish a National Trust Fund, drawing mandatory contributions from federal revenue, Petronas dividends, and resource export duties to build a sustainable fiscal cushion.
Parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework for social workers through a new Malaysian Social Work Profession Council. The staged implementation will initially require private sector registration.
Malaysia has introduced the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament to establish regulatory oversight of social workers, create professional certification requirements, and set up a dedicated Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to standardise practice across the sector.
Malaysia has tabled the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament, introducing enhanced safeguards including psychological support services, provisions for minors and those lacking legal capacity, and formalized protection agreements.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing MPs and stakeholders to scrutinise the proposed transparency legislation more thoroughly before proceeding to second reading.
Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by Minister Azalina Othman Said for comprehensive review. The legislation aims to establish High Court jurisdiction over maritime disputes within Malaysia's shipping sector.
Parliament convenes to examine strengthened health insurance rules protecting critical illness patients, strategies for adequate EPF retirement savings amid rising living costs, and efforts to develop volleyball talent.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, establishing criminal offences and penalties for deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery. The legislation incorporates judicial oversight mechanisms to protect citizens' fundamental rights.