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Parliament's special select committees have been tasked with reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 over three months, engaging stakeholders from government, civil society, and industry.
Indonesian advocacy groups representing mixed-marriage families are challenging the government's proposal to grant dual citizenship only to skilled adults, arguing that children with Indonesian heritage have stronger legal claims.
A deaf Grab driver has filed a lawsuit against Malaysian police and the government, alleging assault and pressure to withdraw a complaint. He is seeking damages and court-ordered provision of sign language interpreters for deaf complainants.
Malaysia's amended Witness Protection Bill introduces one-off financial and relocation assistance for participants exiting the programme, addressing a gap in support mechanisms after protection ends.
Sexual assault survivors in Hong Kong are pushing back against proposed law reforms, arguing the changes fail to close critical legal loopholes that allow perpetrators to escape conviction, particularly in cases of prolonged childhood abuse.
Vietnam's National Assembly has approved streamlined court procedures for juvenile drug rehabilitation cases, cutting decision timelines from 15 to 10 days and introducing digital document systems to accelerate case resolution.
Malaysia's government has secured approval for enhanced legal measures to curb misuse of disabled parking bays nationwide, standardising enforcement powers across local councils with stricter penalties and mandatory towing.
Malaysia is reviewing Section 97 of the Child Act 2001 to introduce clearer detention periods for offenders who committed crimes as minors, seeking to balance rehabilitation with victim justice and public safety.