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Malaysia's upper house concluded its 10-day session on August 4, approving 12 bills ranging from cybercrime legislation to agricultural reforms, while debating concerns over cross-border e-commerce threats to local businesses.
Singapore is advancing comprehensive anti-scam legislation that grants authorities expanded powers to detect fraud, share information with service providers, and penalise non-compliant platforms. The measures reflect growing concerns about digital fraud across the region.
Malaysia's new Social Work Profession Act has cleared parliament and will now proceed to gazettement. A professional council will be established to regulate practitioners, set competency standards, and protect the public from unqualified individuals.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalise social services and protect public welfare through standardised competencies and ethical practice.
Malaysia's new Statistics Bill 2026 has cleared the Dewan Rakyat and heads to the upper house next week. The government expects to gazette the legislation by year-end, modernising data governance through a new National Statistics Council and data repository framework.
Malaysia faces a sharp increase in online fraud cases, with over 8,000 charges recorded by May. A new Cyber Crime Bill set for 2026 will strengthen legal protections and enforcement mechanisms.
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The Malaysian Association of Themeparks and Family Attractions urges the government to abolish the 1953 Entertainment Duty Act, arguing the colonial-era tax unfairly burdens families seeking affordable recreational and educational experiences for their children.
Sabah's state assembly has approved amendments to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, updating ministerial responsibilities following a cabinet reshuffle that transferred port affairs oversight from public works to industrial development.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is comprehensively reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, aiming to modernise legal protections and align with global standards.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has passed the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive overhaul of cyber crime legislation that makes all offences extraditable and strengthens the nation's ability to combat digital threats and cross-border criminal activity.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, nearly double last year's total, prompting the government to advance comprehensive cybercrime legislation aimed at tackling increasingly sophisticated digital crimes.
Malaysia's National Union of the Teaching Profession backs a Teachers' Protection Act, arguing that legal threats and social media backlash are making educators hesitant to maintain classroom discipline.
Japan has enacted legislation banning flag desecration, prompting renewed debate over protecting national symbols versus safeguarding freedom of expression. Global approaches vary significantly, from strict penalties in authoritarian states to constitutional protections in liberal democracies.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved in-principle amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would enable courts to mandate road offenders pay compensation to accident victims or their families, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke outlining the framework.
Malaysia's parliament concluded a 16-day sitting on July 16 after passing 13 bills spanning transport, cybersecurity, child protection, and competition law. Speaker urged MPs to prioritise health.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession and establishing a council to oversee practitioners, marking a major milestone for the country's welfare system.
UNICEF Malaysia has welcomed the Dewan Rakyat's passage of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, calling it a watershed moment for the professionalisation of social work and child protection services across the nation.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to regulate and professionalise social work across Malaysia after a decade-long push for recognition.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, creating a regulatory framework for social workers and establishing a Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee certification, ethics, and professional standards.
The Social Work Profession Bill 2026 was tabled in Parliament on July 13, marking a significant milestone for Malaysia's social work sector. The legislation formally recognises the profession and strengthens the nation's social protection system, ending over a decade of advocacy efforts.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee to allow comprehensive review by MPs and stakeholders before proceeding to second reading.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accelerating efforts to pass controversial legislation before parliament dissolves ahead of elections scheduled four months away, triggering sharp opposition backlash.
Malaysia's government is tightening railway security through legal amendments imposing harsher penalties for cable theft and trespassing, alongside deployment of AI-powered surveillance systems and enhanced police cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted the critical need for Malaysia's Cybercrimes Bill 2026 to address shortcomings in current legislation as cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated techniques.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has thrown its weight behind the Cyber Crime Bill 2026, arguing that swift enforcement powers are essential to combat rapidly evolving cyber threats facing the nation's digital infrastructure.
The US House passed legislation requiring tech platforms to implement safety features for minors, including age verification and parental controls. However, the Senate is pushing for tougher measures that would impose legal liability on companies like Meta and TikTok.
Malaysia's parliament has passed legislation enabling the country to prosecute individuals with Malaysian connections who commit sexual offences against children outside its borders, closing a legal loophole.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation across legislation, governance, and key strategic sectors.
Malaysian Parliament convenes today to examine how the West Asian conflict has dampened foreign visitor numbers, with particular concern for Middle Eastern and European markets. Lawmakers also address security gaps in Langkawi and table amendments on child protection.