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Parliament will hold a special one-day sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, which revealed the Islamic pilgrimage fund faced a critical financial position with governance weaknesses and accounting irregularities from 2014 to 2020.
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's parliament has approved the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026, designed to strengthen intergenerational savings governance and establish a modern legal framework for national data collection.
Parliament has passed the National Trust Fund Bill 2026, marking the first major reform of Malaysia's intergenerational savings fund since 1988. The legislation introduces mandatory government contributions and stricter withdrawal limits to preserve national wealth.
Parliament has screened 'Arkitek Bangsa', a short film designed to inspire young Malaysians to become national leaders and take pride in their identity. The production complements existing youth programmes aimed at nurturing democratic values.
Bersih claims 34 MPs from four major political parties back a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged 'corporate mafia' operations, signalling rare cross-party consensus on accountability measures.
Malaysia's parliament will receive a Special Select Committee report tomorrow proposing the separation of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, part of the government's institutional reform agenda to strengthen judicial independence and public confidence.
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.
Parliament's third sitting week saw passage of competition law amendments and tabling of rice industry reforms, whilst MPs debated press freedom concerns, 1MDB debts and healthcare digitalisation efforts across eleven ministries.
Malaysia's Parliament will hold its first 'Larian Cergas Parlimen' fun run on July 25, led by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Dr Johari Abdul. The 5km event aims to promote wellness among lawmakers and the general public.
Parliament will debate MSME funding difficulties, Malaysia's falling media freedom ranking, and accessibility for senior citizens at mosques during today's sitting.
Malaysia's Parliamentary Health Committee has recommended sweeping reforms to the organ donation system, including new legislation, a dedicated fund for transplant patients, and integration with MySejahtera for donor registration.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing tougher penalties for obstructing market investigations and addressing cartel activities conducted through technology.
Malaysia's Parliament convenes for a 16-day sitting focusing on implementing the Online Safety Act 2025, strengthening school safety protocols, and supporting micro-entrepreneurs affected by regional supply chain disruptions stemming from West Asia tensions.