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Malaysia's parliament has endorsed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, expanding enforcement capabilities under the 1987 Road Transport Act. The legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight of the nation's transportation sector.
Parliament has begun considering the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, which will replace Malaysia's 29-year-old cybercrime legislation with modern provisions targeting online fraud, hacking, and computer system offences.
Malaysia's Parliament has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026, which imposes stringent penalties for offences including identity theft, AI-manipulated content, online fraud, and non-consensual intimate image distribution.
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Speaker Johari announced that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has granted royal assent to eight bills passed by the Dewan Rakyat, marking significant progress in the current parliamentary session.
Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is finalising legislation to regulate fertiliser quality, distribution and domestic market stability. The bill addresses farmer concerns over unsuitable supplies during global disruptions.
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Malaysia's government has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 in Parliament, replacing the 29-year-old Computer Crimes Act 1997. The new legislation addresses contemporary digital threats including ransomware, identity theft, and AI misuse, with penalties reaching RM3 million.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has approved eight bills from the parliamentary session held between January and March, including updates to immigration, passports, and government procurement legislation.
Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day sitting featuring constitutional amendments on prime ministerial tenure limits and attorney general separation, alongside transport safety reforms addressing illegal racing.
Mara's leadership has confirmed that proposed amendments to the Mara Act will be brought before Parliament this year, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi overseeing the initiative.
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul stressed that legislation protecting children must adapt to new challenges. He emphasized that safeguarding children requires coordinated efforts across government, civil society and families.
Hong Kong lawmakers are calling for new regulations on home births following the case of baby Danny, whose unregistered birth sparked concerns over gaps in existing legislation protecting newborns delivered outside hospitals.
Lawmakers will gather for a parliamentary symposium in Kota Kinabalu to examine legislative reforms protecting children's rights and shed light on Sabah's persistent problem of undocumented and stateless children.
Democratic and Republican US House lawmakers have unveiled draft legislation that would prevent individual states from enacting laws to regulate artificial intelligence model development, sparking debate between tech companies and consumer protection groups.
The Perlis State Legislative Assembly has endorsed a motion demanding harsher mandatory sentences and tighter enforcement action against drink-drivers, with measures spanning federal coordination, victim support, and public education initiatives.
Malacañang expressed alarm that ongoing political instability in the Philippine Senate threatens to obstruct President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's key legislative priorities before Congress adjourns for nearly two months starting June 6.
Johor Barisan Nasional assemblymen have confirmed they received notifications for the state assembly sitting scheduled for June 22, signalling the legislative session is moving forward.
France's government will present a child protection bill requiring systematic background checks for those working with children, responding to a widening abuse scandal involving over 100 allegations across dozens of schools.
Hong Kong will impose a comprehensive smoking ban at all construction sites from July 17 in response to the November 2025 Tai Po blaze that claimed 168 lives. Workers caught smoking face fines of HK$3,000, while contractors could be penalised up to HK$400,000.
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will examine potential amendments to the Domestic Violence Act as reported cases surge to around 4,000 daily, with the ministry pledging coordinated action with police.