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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji to parliament next week during a special sitting.
Malaysia's government implemented 35 cloud seeding operations to combat drought, reported 15.79% wage increases for entry-level workers, and opened pathways for Tamil music recognition as national heritage.
The PBM president suggests a Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional alliance could win outright in GE16, diminishing the political leverage traditionally held by Sabah and Sarawak's regional parties.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged lawmakers to extend a scheduled parliamentary sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report by at least two days, enabling broader legislative scrutiny of its conclusions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed Parliament will hold a special sitting on August 11 to deliberate on the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into embattled Islamic pilgrimage fund Tabung Haji.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed convening a special Parliament session to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report at the earliest opportunity, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
The government plans to convene a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, which has been declassified and released to the public following a Cabinet decision.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the government to arrange a special parliamentary sitting to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report, signalling the government's intention to address longstanding concerns about the pilgrimage fund.
Bangladesh will elect a new president when parliament convenes in September, following President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation due to illness. The BNP-led government is expected to nominate the successor.
Malaysia's parliament advances a bill to provide one-off financial assistance to witnesses exiting the protection programme, addressing a gap in current support mechanisms after their testimonies conclude.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly praised Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed following his reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside Senator Musoddak Ahmad's return to the upper house.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed to explaining the Employees Provident Fund's substantial investment losses in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery during parliamentary proceedings, despite KWAP's independent status.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has claimed that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia represents parliament's sole legitimate opposition force, as Malaysia's fractured political landscape undergoes significant realignment with traditional opposition coalitions fragmenting.
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.
Thirty-four MPs have backed calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of a 'corporate mafia' involving the MACC and its former chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, including disputes over his shareholdings.
Malaysia's Parliament has greenlit a motion to redirect RM14.5 billion in surplus proceeds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues issued in early 2026 toward the country's Development Fund, bolstering infrastructure financing.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, raising procurement authority limits and establishing clearer governance standards for the communications regulator, though opposition lawmakers raised concerns about political independence.
Lawmakers are expected to challenge the government on persistent internet access problems and the widening costs of fuel subsidies driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
Malaysia has formally introduced the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 in parliament, establishing a permanent financial reserve mechanism. The fund will receive mandatory annual contributions from federal revenue, Petronas dividends, and export duties on depleting resources.
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's Home Ministry has clarified that extra drills assigned to Royal Malaysia Police personnel constitute a disciplinary mechanism rather than physical punishment, responding to concerns raised in Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected demands for early elections, maintaining that the unity government possesses sufficient parliamentary mandate to continue its full term.
Parliament convenes to examine the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone initiative and assess economic risks from the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis affecting regional shipping.
Parliament will examine the economic potential of the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone and assess how regional maritime tensions threaten Malaysia's stability, whilst advancing legislative reforms on prosecutorial independence.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has tabled the Communications and Multimedia Amendment Bill 2026, which introduces national security considerations into the universal service framework governing telecommunications and digital services.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, significantly increasing penalties for rice industry violations to protect food security and farmer livelihoods.
Malaysia has tabled the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament, introducing psychological support services, allowing guardians to represent minors and incapacitated individuals, and establishing formal written agreements between the government and programme participants.
Malaysia's Parliament is addressing the UN Security Council's structural imbalances, domestic food security challenges amid rising agricultural costs, and defence supply chain vulnerabilities during a 16-day sitting.
Former education minister Maszlee is staging a political comeback after capturing the Puteri Wangsa seat from rival Muda, two years after losing his Simpang Renggam parliamentary seat in the 2023 general election.
A voluntary system allowing tech platforms to report child sexual abuse material expired in April as EU lawmakers remained divided over whether encrypted messaging services should be exempted from detection requirements.
Singapore authorities have arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of making anonymous bomb threats against Parliament House and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency office.
Malaysia's Parliament convenes today to scrutinise 1MDB debt obligations and recovery efforts, while addressing renewable energy transition challenges and welfare gaps for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Malaysia's deputy law minister indicates parliamentarians may be allowed to view CCTV recordings from the Taiping prison riot, pending Cabinet clearance and sensitivity about concurrent legal proceedings.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Parliament Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's decision to keep the shareholding records of ex-MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki confidential, raising fresh questions about transparency.
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Parliament's Speaker has urged all Members of Parliament to prioritize regular health screenings following an MP's hospitalization, emphasizing early detection of medical conditions.
Malaysian Parliament convenes today to examine the proposed East Coast Expressway Phase 3 public-private partnership, crackdowns on illegal vaping syndicates targeting youth, and border congestion challenges.
Parliament has begun examining amendments to Malaysia's padi and rice control framework, granting broader price-setting authority to regulators while imposing substantially steeper financial and custodial penalties for breaches.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine health insurance regulatory protections, EPF retirement savings adequacy amid rising costs, and government talent identification efforts for volleyball.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized a Senate inquiry delaying amendments that would strengthen the eSafety Commissioner's enforcement powers for Australia's child social media ban implemented in December.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the federal government's allocation system during parliament's second week, clarifying that most states receive more funding than their tax contributions. Meanwhile, lawmakers approved legislation on cybercrime, child protection, and employment insurance.
Multiple Malaysian parliamentarians are insisting that any investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings must be conducted transparently and results disclosed publicly.
Parliament's July session prioritises proposed amendments to strengthen SUHAKAM's financial independence and addresses the persistent disconnect between inflation metrics and citizens' rising living costs.
Malaysia's parliament has approved a tiered penalty system for employers who neglect to notify PERKESO of job vacancies, ranging from RM1,000 to RM5,000. The framework prioritises guidance over punishment.
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.
Malaysia's parliament paused proceedings to express collective sympathy following the death of the Dewan Negara president's mother, with the Speaker inviting all MPs to join in prayer.
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.
Iraqi security forces executed large-scale raids across Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Sunday, arresting numerous government officials and parliamentarians suspected of involvement in corruption schemes, signalling a renewed push against graft.
Malaysia's upcoming parliamentary session will determine whether the government can deliver on promised institutional reforms, as internal coalition tensions and leadership transitions complicate the political landscape.
Parliament's opening week saw only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 pass, introducing tougher enforcement against illegal street racing. MPs also debated unemployment, border security, and online safety during the 16-day sitting.
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The Dewan Rakyat was thrown into turmoil when parliamentarians raised serious allegations about previous election campaign messaging that purportedly characterised Islam as vulnerable under certain political administrations.