Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A Parliamentary Select Committee will commence scrutiny of the Freedom of Information Bill 2026, with Minister Azalina Othman Said chairing proceedings focused on finalising terms of reference and evaluating stakeholder concerns.
Malaysia's government is advancing legislation to increase penalties for railway cable theft from RM1,000 to RM100,000 per offence, responding to RM50 million in losses across national rail operators and infrastructure projects.
The Malaysian government is consulting stakeholders on proposed changes to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations by a Royal Commission of Inquiry to strengthen governance and management of the pilgrimage fund.
Malaysia's upper house has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory council comprising government, private sector, NGOs and academia to set standards for social workers nationwide.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to elevate social work standards and professionalism across the nation through a new Malaysian Social Work Profession Council.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will conduct extended consultations with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act designed to safeguard prison officers performing duties lawfully, clarifying misconceptions about legal immunity.
Malaysia has removed 1,550 offensive content items involving children since early 2022, with new laws and age-verification measures now in force to combat child exploitation online.
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The Malaysian Association of Themeparks and Family Attractions urges the government to repeal the 1953 Entertainment Duty Act, arguing the outdated colonial-era tax makes family outings unaffordable and undermines child development.
Sabah's State Legislative Assembly has approved amendments to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, realigning ministerial responsibilities for port management following the state cabinet's December restructuring.
Sabah's parliament has endorsed the Muslim Succession Bill 2026 and Native Courts Bill 2026, introducing comprehensive frameworks for Islamic inheritance matters and overhauling the customary justice system for indigenous Sabahans after three decades.
Malaysia's Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces one-off assistance for participants leaving the programme, covering housing, relocation, and school transfers to ease their transition.
Malaysia's Parliament has passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 and Statistics Bill 2026, legislative landmarks designed to bolster fiscal discipline and update the nation's data governance framework for the modern era.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive overhaul of cyber crime legislation designed to combat increasingly sophisticated digital threats while maintaining international cooperation standards.
France's parliament has approved assisted dying for terminally ill patients meeting strict criteria. The law requires multiple medical assessments, patient reflection periods, and citizenship verification before implementation.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, boosting the communications regulator's procurement authority from RM5 million to RM50 million and clarifying appointment procedures to prevent political conflicts of interest.
Parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a formal regulatory framework for social workers in Malaysia. The Malaysian Social Work Profession Council will oversee standards, qualifications, and professional conduct across the sector.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to create a compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, with courts empowered to order offenders to pay based on injury severity and financial capacity.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 to establish regulatory frameworks for social workers and create a professional council to oversee certification, ethics, and competency standards across the sector.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's move to send the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, citing the need for rigorous scrutiny of legislation with constitutional significance.
With Israeli parliament set to dissolve within days ahead of elections in four months, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is rapidly advancing contested bills, sparking sharp opposition backlash and raising questions about governance priorities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to amend the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960 to permit multiple residential structures on individual FELDA settler lots, with draft amendments expected within two months.
Malaysia's Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health has recommended sweeping reforms to the national organ donation system, including a new law to replace the 1974 Human Tissues Act and enhanced coordination through the National Transplant Resource Centre.
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Malaysia's Parliament has advanced three significant legislative measures addressing sexual offences, employment insurance coverage, and cybercrime threats, marking progress in the government's law reform agenda.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, a 61-clause legislative framework addressing deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery. The measure includes procedural checks to protect citizens' privacy and fundamental rights.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted the critical importance of the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 in closing legal loopholes and combating increasingly sophisticated digital threats facing Malaysia.
The US House has approved legislation mandating online safety protections for children, including age verification and parental controls. However, Senate lawmakers are pushing for stricter measures holding tech companies legally accountable for harmful content.
Malaysia's parliament has approved legislation extending the Sexual Offences Against Children Act to cover crimes committed outside the country, preventing offenders with local connections from escaping prosecution abroad.
Malaysia and Indonesia are moving to deepen cooperation in legislation, governance, and strategic matters, with PM Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian Coordinating Minister Prof Dr Yusril Ihza Mahendra discussing strengthened ties during a bilateral meeting in Putrajaya.
Malaysia's Parliament passed only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 in its first week, introducing tougher enforcement against illegal street racing. Multiple other bills await further review, while lawmakers tackled pressing issues from job losses to cyber safety.
Parliament has endorsed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, granting transport authorities expanded regulatory and enforcement capabilities under Malaysia's foundational 1987 Road Transport Act.