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Malaysia is expanding its legal reach to prosecute child sexual offences committed overseas. The amended Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 will apply to cases involving Malaysian citizens, permanent residents, or child victims with ties to the country.
Malaysia's Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces specific criminal penalties for illegal racing and speed trials, with first-time offenders facing up to RM10,000 fines or two years' jail, and repeat offenders risking five years' imprisonment.
Parliament has begun debating the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would significantly increase penalties for traffic violations, enhance enforcement capabilities, and introduce stricter punishments for dangerous driving practices.