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Barisan Nasional will remain in the Unity Government until Parliament ends, Deputy President Zahid Hamidi says, dismissing speculation about potential backroom dealings that could destabilise the coalition.
Malaysia's upper house has concluded its second parliamentary meeting after passing legislation on the National Trust Fund and national statistics, while signalling commitment to economic resilience amid regional tensions.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San is systematically reviewing the status of all state assemblymen across party lines to determine whether any assembly seats should be declared vacant, with decisions expected soon.
Malaysia's parliament has approved amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 2026, incorporating national security measures into the Universal Service Provision initiative to address technological advancement and geopolitical challenges.
The Malaysian government is reviewing Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to establish defined detention periods for child offenders, addressing concerns about indefinite imprisonment while balancing victim justice and rehabilitation.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing tougher penalties for obstruction of competition investigations and addressing cartel activities in the digital economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Commission will be established by year-end to replace the National TVET Council, following stakeholder consultations and Cabinet approval.
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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 competition watchdog will gain powerful new enforcement tools including cash rewards for whistleblowers and steeper penalty cuts for early admissions of liability under proposed amendments to strengthen cartel-busting efforts.