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The Malaysian government is consulting stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pilgrimage fund's management.
The Dewan Negara has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a cross-sector Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to regulate practitioners, set competency standards, and strengthen Malaysia's social welfare system.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework to professionalise social work practice and protect the public from unqualified practitioners.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will conduct extensive consultations with stakeholders before reintroducing amendments to the Prisons Act aimed at protecting prison officers. The government emphasises the changes do not grant immunity.
Malaysia's parliament has passed legislation broadening the country's legal authority to prosecute child sexual offences committed overseas, responding to a dramatic spike in cases involving foreign perpetrators over the past five years.
Sabah's Legislative Assembly has passed the Muslim Succession Bill 2026 and Native Courts Bill 2026, marking significant reforms to Islamic estate administration and indigenous judicial frameworks in the state.
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.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Child Act 2001 against 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, targeting enhanced protection and better implementation of children's rights.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia is intensifying preparations to bring the Statistics Bill 2026 into effect, coordinating with ministries and finalising implementation guidelines following the bill's parliamentary passage.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to impose compensation orders on road offenders alongside existing penalties, with the bill targeted for Parliament by year-end.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Statistics Bill 2026, a landmark legislative update replacing the 60-year-old Statistics Act 1965. The bill aims to modernise the national statistical system and improve evidence-based policymaking.
Parliament's second meeting concluded after 16 days with approval of 13 bills spanning transport, cybersecurity, and social welfare. Speaker Johari urged MPs to maintain health standards ahead of election campaigns.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Statistics Bill 2026, replacing decades-old legislation with a modern framework to improve data collection across social, economic, and environmental sectors.
France's parliament has endorsed an assisted dying law for seriously ill patients, establishing one of Europe's most regulated frameworks with multiple safeguards and constitutional review pending.
Malaysia has taken a significant step in professionalising its social services sector with the passage of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 by the Dewan Rakyat, establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council as the regulatory body.
Malaysia has tabled the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 to regulate practitioners and services. The bill will establish a Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to set standards, approve certifications, and enforce ethics across the sector.
Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by the Minister for Law and Institutional Reform, tasked with reviewing maritime dispute resolution mechanisms within three months.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Israeli government is accelerating passage of contentious legislation before parliament dissolves ahead of elections in four months, provoking strong opposition criticism.
Malaysia's Parliament advanced two competition bills and debated pressing policy matters including food security, healthcare digitalisation, and national defence priorities during its third sitting week.
Malaysia is moving to amend its Competition Act to counter increasingly sophisticated cartel tactics that exploit digital tools. The new Bill strengthens MyCC's investigative powers and creates fresh criminal offences for evidence destruction.
Malaysia's government is finalizing legal amendments to combat railway asset crimes, introducing stricter penalties for trespassing and cable theft. The initiative combines law reforms with technology and enforcement strategies.
Members of Parliament from both government and opposition have called for sweeping measures to tackle child sexual abuse, including cross-border cooperation, specialized prosecution units, and robust victim rehabilitation programmes.
Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed commitment to expanding cooperation across legislation, governance, and strategic interests, following discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Legal Affairs.
Parliament's first week approved only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which strengthens enforcement against illegal racing. The Prison Bill was postponed for further review, while four other bills entered first reading.
Malaysia is developing comprehensive legislation to increase e-commerce platform accountability and shield local businesses from unfair competition by foreign sellers. The Cabinet will review the proposal next month.