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PKR's Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has advised against calling an early general election, arguing the government needs time until late 2027 or early 2028 to prove its economic initiatives are working.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged parliament to extend its special sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission inquiry by at least two days, enabling wider lawmaker participation in scrutinising the report's findings on fund mismanagement.
South Korea's Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon has resigned following parliament's passage of legislation that strips prosecutors of their direct investigative powers, a move he says undermines public protection.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's decision to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, framing it as a matter of protecting millions of Muslim depositors rather than partisan politics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a special parliamentary session to examine the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, pending speaker approval. The government's investigation will cover issues from 2014 through 2020.
The government will convene a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to examine a newly declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, with the Cabinet agreeing to lift official secrecy restrictions on the document.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said to coordinate with the Dewan Rakyat speaker to schedule a dedicated parliamentary sitting dedicated to examining findings from the Tabung Haji investigation.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara heard updates on RM414 million infrastructure projects in Sarawak, community cohesion initiatives in Selangor, and expansion of women's legal rights awareness programmes affecting thousands nationwide.
Malaysia's cabinet must formally approve the Tabung Haji RCI report before lawmakers can review it in Parliament, marking a crucial procedural step in addressing longstanding governance concerns at the pilgrimage fund.
Malaysia's Statistics Bill 2026 has cleared the Dewan Rakyat and is headed to the Dewan Negara next week. Minister Akmal Nasrullah says it will be gazetted by year-end, replacing a 61-year-old law with a modern data framework.
Bangladesh will elect a new president during parliament's third session in September, following Mohammed Shahabuddin Chuppu's resignation. The constitutional 90-day window requires the election by mid-September.
Malaysia's Parliament has passed two major bills—the National Trust Fund (KWAN) 2026 and Statistics 2026—designed to reinforce long-term financial reserves and establish comprehensive modern legal frameworks for data collection and governance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formally recognised Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed's reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside congratulating fellow senator Musoddak Ahmad.
Senator Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed has been reappointed as Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Negara for a second three-year term running until June 2029, following nomination by the Prime Minister's office.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will appear in the Dewan Negara to clarify the Retirement Fund Incorporated's controversial investment in eFishery, addressing parliamentary scrutiny over the fund's capital allocation.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has clarified that the Malaysian military possesses the constitutional authority to conduct training exercises and manoeuvres within states without requiring formal royal consent.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has positioned Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia as Parliament's only authentic Opposition force, arguing the party maintains principled independence as other coalitions blur traditional political boundaries.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a cardiac procedure at Serdang Hospital in the coming week, according to his office. The former leader's health concerns remain under medical observation.
Parliament has approved the National Trust Fund Bill 2026, marking the most significant overhaul of Malaysia's sovereign wealth mechanism in nearly four decades. The legislation introduces mandatory government contributions, spending limits, and strict governance frameworks designed to preserve national resources for future generations.
Parliament has passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026, expanding Malaysia's approach to managing natural resource wealth beyond oil and gas. The legislation aims to secure intergenerational benefits through broader contributions and stricter governance.
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.
Bersih has declared that 34 MPs across PKR, PAS, DAP and Umno support establishing a royal commission inquiry to investigate allegations of 'corporate mafia' operations in Malaysia.
Thirty-four MPs have pledged support for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia involving the MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysian Parliament's final sitting examines government readiness for El Niño, investigates a military training explosion, and debates measures against deviant Islamic teachings and rising non-communicable diseases.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the transfer of RM14.5 billion in remaining Malaysian Government Investment Issues proceeds to the Development Fund, following parliamentary debate on the country's financing strategy.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, raising the regulator's procurement authority from RM5 million to RM50 million and strengthening governance standards for appointing commission leadership.
The National Trust Fund Bill 2026 has completed its first reading in Parliament, establishing a sovereign wealth mechanism to accumulate reserves from government revenue, Petronas dividends, and resource export duties for intergenerational benefit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected pressure for early parliamentary elections, asserting that his unity government possesses a legitimate mandate to serve its full term without dissolving the legislature.
Malaysia's government will table a major institutional reform report tomorrow proposing the separation of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, with enhanced parliamentary oversight and a fixed seven-year term for the latter position.
Parliament has received the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026, which strengthens safeguards for vulnerable witnesses, introduces mandatory written agreements, and expands mental health support for programme participants.
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.
Japan's parliament has approved sweeping changes to imperial succession laws for the first time since 1947, permitting adoptions from former royal branches and allowing female members to retain their status after marriage.
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.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to strengthen Parliament's role in scrutinising and recommending candidates for Public Prosecutor, part of broader institutional reforms to clarify the separation between the Attorney General and prosecutorial powers.
Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Speaker Azalina Othman Said's refusal to disclose shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency questions in Parliament.
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has urged all Members of Parliament to take part in regular health screenings, citing a recent hospitalization of an MP at the National Heart Institute as a cautionary reminder.
The Dewan Rakyat is examining regulatory gaps in health insurance, the adequacy of retirement savings for Malaysians, and government efforts to develop sporting talent, with lawmakers questioning ministers on critical policy areas.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended federal allocation practices this week as Parliament advanced key legislation on child safety, employment insurance, and cybercrime, including penalties for deepfakes.
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke and MCA leaders have agreed to keep parliamentary proceedings professional and respectful, even as campaigning for the Johor election heats up considerably.
The Dewan Rakyat is tackling online safety regulations, school security protocols, and assistance for businesses hit by regional supply chain disruptions during today's session.
A delegation from Azerbaijan's Parliament, led by Vugar Bayramov, visited Malaysia to deepen inter-parliamentary cooperation and explore economic opportunities with Malaysian business leaders.
Malaysia's Parliament has approved the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, legislation designed to criminalise deepfakes and the distribution of digitally altered intimate images. The bill includes procedural safeguards to prevent overreach by authorities.
Malaysia's Parliament opened its second meeting of the fifth session with lawmakers scrutinising proposed SUHAKAM amendments, the widening gap between official inflation figures and household expenses, and educational investment priorities in science and technology fields.
Malaysia's forthcoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 surpasses minimum international standards, addressing not only treaty obligations but also creating offences linked to computer system misuse across all written laws.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved amendments to the Employment Insurance System Bill introducing escalating fines for employers who neglect to notify PERKESO of job openings, with penalties ranging from RM1,000 to RM5,000.
Parliament has approved amendments to extend Malaysia's jurisdiction over sexual offences against children committed overseas, preventing offenders tied to the country from evading prosecution.
Malaysia's lower house of Parliament formally expressed its condolences to Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah after his mother passed away. Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul conveyed the message during afternoon proceedings.
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Malaysia's government is pushing for bipartisan parliamentary backing of a constitutional amendment to separate the roles of Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor, framing the reform as essential to strengthening judicial independence and democratic institutions.
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Malaysia's Parliamentary Accounts Committee has raised serious concerns about private hospital billing practices, identifying them as a key factor pushing up medical inflation and pressuring household budgets across the nation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to strengthen its legal framework against cybercrime, citing 66,204 fraud cases and RM3 billion in losses recorded in 2025 alone.