Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Parliamentary select committees will spend three months scrutinising the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, consulting stakeholders before presenting recommendations to Parliament.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged an extension of the special Dewan Rakyat sitting dedicated to discussing the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, arguing that additional time would enable comprehensive parliamentary scrutiny.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Parliament will hold a special sitting on August 11 to examine the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the governance and management of Tabung Haji.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed an urgent special Parliament sitting to discuss the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, pending approval from Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul.
The government plans to convene a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to enable parliamentary scrutiny of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil saying the matter warrants urgent debate by Members of Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat to debate findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, directing Minister Azalina Othman Said to coordinate with the parliamentary speaker on scheduling.
Malaysia's new Statistics Bill 2026, approved by Parliament, is set for year-end gazetting. The legislation modernises the 61-year-old Statistics Act 1965 and establishes safeguards for data independence and comprehensive national statistics gathering.
A PKR politician has conceded a linguistic error in his remarks about opposition leader Sanusi Nor, yet maintains his underlying argument stands firm.
Bangladesh will elect a new president during parliament's third session in September, following the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu due to serious illness. The BNP-led government is expected to secure the position.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid has dismissed mounting speculation about a possible early general election, stating that no substantive discussions on the matter have taken place within government circles.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has identified three flagship programmes—Sekolah Parlimen, the National Service Training Programme, and Youth Parliament—as critical vehicles for building stronger democratic institutions and fostering generational unity.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly acknowledged the reappointment of Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside the reappointment of Senator Musoddak Ahmad.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will appear before the Dewan Negara to clarify details surrounding the Retirement Fund Incorporated's significant investment in eFishery, amid growing questions from lawmakers.
Malaysia's Domestic Trade Ministry will examine Public Accounts Committee recommendations on cooking oil subsidies and price controls, accelerating rollout of the electronic subsidy tracking system to reduce leakages and support targeted assistance.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Statistics Bill 2026, replacing the 1965 Statistics Act with a modern framework to improve data collection, coordination, and protection across social, economic, and environmental sectors.
Parliament today examined the government's preparedness for the approaching El Niño phenomenon, which threatens agricultural output and food security, while lawmakers also probed an armed forces training explosion and rising diabetes cases among young Malaysians.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession and establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee standards and credentials.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a motion to channel RM14.5 billion in remaining proceeds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues to the Development Fund, addressing fiscal deficit financing and infrastructure investment.
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.
Malaysian Parliament is set to tackle internet service disruptions, the financial impact of West Asia tensions on fuel subsidies, and financing schemes for self-employed individuals during today's sitting.
Malaysia has introduced the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 in Parliament, establishing a long-term financial reserve funded through government contributions, Petronas dividends, and resource export duties to benefit current and future generations.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out early elections, defending the unity government's right to govern until the end of its term.
Malaysian lawmakers are pressing the government for details on economic gains from the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone and measures to address risks from the Strait of Hormuz crisis to national stability.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, a historic legislative milestone that will formally recognise social workers and align the profession with international standards. The bill represents over a decade of advocacy from the Malaysian Association of Social Workers.
Parliament has approved amendments to the Control of Padi and Rice Act, raising maximum penalties to RM250,000 for individuals and RM1 million for companies to combat smuggling and market manipulation in Malaysia's rice sector.
Parliament convenes to address Malaysia's stance on UN Security Council reform, government readiness for projected food shortages, and armed forces supply chain vulnerabilities amid geopolitical tensions.
Japan's lower house has passed legislation to reform the 1947 Imperial House Law, allowing adoption of male descendants from former imperial branches and permitting female members to keep imperial status after marrying commoners.
Singapore police have arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of making anonymous bomb threats against Parliament House and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), authorities announced.
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The Dewan Rakyat will address 1MDB debt obligations, renewable energy capacity targets, and social welfare for vulnerable groups during this week's 16-day parliamentary sitting that began July 9.
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The government is examining a proposal to permit MPs to access CCTV footage from the Taiping Prison incident that resulted in an inmate's death last January. Legal considerations around sub judice proceedings must be addressed first.
Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's refusal to release shareholding records for former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki in parliament, raising fresh concerns about transparency.
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The Dewan Rakyat is scrutinising the government's plans for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 via public-private partnership, alongside parliamentary questions on curbing illegal vaping among youths and addressing border congestion.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will investigate and discuss claims that petrol station operators suffered significant losses during the implementation of Malaysia's targeted fuel subsidy programme.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to examine pressing economic and governance issues, including difficulties faced by small businesses in securing loans and concerns over Malaysia's media freedom ranking.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Competition Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026, granting Malaysia's competition watchdog expanded investigative powers and penalty enforcement authority to combat anti-competitive practices.
Malaysia's Parliament is examining health insurance regulations, EPF retirement savings adequacy, and talent identification programmes for volleyball, alongside digital inclusion initiatives for rural communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim clarified that nearly all states receive federal allocations exceeding their tax contributions, while parliament advanced legislation on child protection, cybercrime, and digital safety during its second sitting week.
Parliament convened for a 16-day session focusing on SUHAKAM Act amendments, the divergence between official inflation figures and actual household costs, and education policy priorities.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed a progressive fine structure under the Employment Insurance System amendment, penalising employers who do not notify PERKESO of job vacancies. Fines escalate from RM1,000 to RM5,000 for repeat offences.
Malaysia's Parliament will examine whether federal funding to states is distributed fairly and review election rules preventing project announcements during campaign periods as three state elections loom.
The Dewan Rakyat formally expressed its sympathy to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah following his mother's death on June 29, with the Speaker leading a collective prayer during parliamentary proceedings.
Parliament sits today to examine how the West Asian conflict has dampened foreign tourist arrivals to Malaysia, with particular focus on Middle Eastern and European markets. Separate queries will also address border security vulnerabilities.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has advocated for a proportional representation system to preserve minority political voices as demographic projections show Bumiputera Malays will comprise 77 per cent of the population by 2050.
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.
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Malaysia's Parliamentary Accounts Committee has raised alarm over billing practices in private hospitals, identifying them as a significant driver of escalating medical inflation that threatens affordability for ordinary Malaysians.