
Malaysian Parliament Concludes Sitting, Passes 13 Bills
The Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Malaysian Parliament has concluded, with 13 bills passed and a health reminder issued to Members of Parliament.
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The Second Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Malaysian Parliament has concluded, with 13 bills passed and a health reminder issued to Members of Parliament.

Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026, aiming to strengthen witness protection, including provisions for children.

The third week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting in Malaysia saw the tabling and passage of two bills, along with wide-ranging debates on various issues.

Malaysian Parliament was informed that insurance and takaful operators maintain an average claim approval rate of over 90 percent yearly, addressing policyholder concerns.

During the second week of Dewan Rakyat, Malaysia's Parliament passed several key bills, including those addressing sexual offences, employment insurance, and cybercrime.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2026, aiming to close overseas loopholes related to such offenses.

Malaysian ministers are set to discuss long-term plans for enhancing Johor's water resource capacity, the empowerment of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC), and online age verification in the Dewan Rakyat.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has confirmed receiving a letter officially affirming Hamzah Zainudin as the new Opposition Leader. This confirmation solidifies his position in the Malaysian Parliament.
The Malaysian Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Constitutional Amendments is working to finalize a bill concerning the separation of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles by May 18.

Key issues scheduled for discussion in the Dewan Rakyat (Malaysian Parliament) include the management of the Matriculation Programme, safety at higher education institutions, and the shortage of heritage sites.

The Dewan Rakyat in Malaysia is discussing various issues, including disruptions to internet access and the impact of the West Asia conflict on the country's fuel subsidies.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, aiming to combat smuggling and market manipulation within the rice industry.

The Dewan Rakyat (Malaysian Parliament) is set to address critical issues today, including the ongoing 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debt and the country’s renewable energy initiatives.
The establishment of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission Bill is anticipated to be presented to the Malaysian Parliament by the end of the year, according to Zahid.

The Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur is set to focus on proposed amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) Act 1999, the rising cost of living, and the Cybercrime Bill during its session today.

Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat is discussing the impact of the West Asian conflict on foreign tourist arrivals and the readiness of Langkawi's border security.

A parliamentary committee in Malaysia has put forward seven concrete proposals aimed at restructuring the country's power separation and enhancing the accountability of the Public Prosecutor.

The Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Malaysian Parliament is set to resume on Monday, with discussions expected on new cybercrime and anti-racing bills, alongside two constitutional amendments.
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The Dewan Rakyat (Malaysian Parliament) discussed issues including internet access disruptions and the impact of the West Asia conflict on the country's fuel subsidies.

Malaysian Members of Parliament are scheduled to question the government on its stance regarding the imbalance of veto power in the UN, plans for the food crisis, and military readiness.

Members of Parliament in Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat are set to discuss the proposed East Coast Expressway Phase 3 (LPT3) and measures to crack down on harmful vape products.

The Dewan Rakyat's second week in Kuala Lumpur focused on key legislative topics including federal allocations, contract law reform, essential goods monitoring, online safety, and AI regulation.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has approved amendments to the Employment Insurance System (EIS) Act, introducing progressive fines for employers who fail to report job vacancies.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to take on a key oversight function in the appointment of the Public Prosecutor following the proposed split of the Attorney General's role.

The Malaysian Parliament's Dewan Rakyat session commenced with discussions on the economic impact of trade disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, proposed reforms for Haj pilgrimage, and measures to safeguard against artificial intelligence.

The Ministry of Economy is scheduled to deliver a ministerial statement in Parliament addressing the global energy crunch and supply chain shocks, setting the stage for a fiery debate.

The Malaysian Parliament has passed the Environmental Quality (Amendment) Bill 2026, which aims to empower the states of Sabah and Sarawak with greater authority over scheduled waste management.