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Malaysia's Majlis Amanah Rakyat is finalising legislation to modernise its governance framework. The MARA Bill 2026, set for November parliamentary introduction, substantially restricts the chairman's authority and emphasises transparency and anti-corruption safeguards.
Selangor's Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has condemned recent animal cruelty incidents and demanded the federal government review penalties under the Animal Welfare Act 2015 for stronger enforcement.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has stressed that Majlis Amanah Rakyat policies safeguarding Bumiputera interests should not fluctuate with political leadership changes, announcing amendments to the MARA Act 1966 by year-end.
The Sabah State Legislative Assembly has approved the Sabah Ports Authority (Amendment) Bill 2026, updating the 1981 enactment to reflect administrative changes made after cabinet restructuring in December 2025.