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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.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has issued a stern reminder to all members of parliament, emphasizing their responsibility to maintain regular attendance at parliamentary sittings unless they have legitimate reasons for their absence.
Eight PKR parliamentarians are demanding binding vetting authority over public prosecutor appointments, warning that mere consultation rights would undermine constitutional reform objectives and parliamentary accountability.
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Parliament convenes to discuss Malaysia's diplomatic response to a proposed US-Iran military agreement aimed at resolving West Asian conflict, alongside updates on the MADANI Mart retail initiative and synthetic drug control measures.
Malaysia's mental health burden could reach RM25.3 billion by 2030 without intervention, according to Parliament's special committee. Depression rates have doubled in five years, with one in four adolescents affected.
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Malaysia's constitutional reforms would eliminate Prime Minister involvement in Public Prosecutor appointments, with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong choosing based on Judicial and Legal Service Commission advice instead.
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.
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The Dewan Rakyat convened to examine the economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz tensions, steps to strengthen the hajj pilgrimage system, and regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence deployment.
Parliament convenes today for a 16-day session featuring heated debates on the Strait of Hormuz's toll on local industry, the haj system overhaul, and new AI governance legislation targeting deepfakes and digital crimes.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requested a change in parliamentary seating arrangements. The speaker has also received formal confirmation that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin will serve as the opposition leader.
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Malaysia's Traveller Scheme, designed to extend social security coverage to approximately 480,000 Malaysians commuting daily between Johor and Singapore, will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with approval anticipated by August.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to demonstrate exemplary conduct as the Malaysian Youth Parliament prepares for its inaugural sitting on September 11, with registration targeting 300,000 youths aged 18–30.
Parliament reconvenes Monday to debate four significant pieces of legislation, including a bill to impose a 10-year term limit on prime ministers that previously fell short of the required two-thirds majority.
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.
Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat, reclaiming the prominent front-row seat. Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, previously seated alongside him, has been repositioned eight seats further back.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified Parliament that Hamzah Zainudin, the former Bersatu deputy president, is returning as opposition leader. The move follows agreement from 61 opposition-aligned MPs.
A Kedah parliamentarian has threatened to sue the higher education ministry over claims he made regarding backdoor university admissions, refusing to back down from his accusations despite potential legal consequences.
An anti-corruption movement has rebranded itself while intensifying calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. The group plans to deliver a memorandum to Parliament on June 30.
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.
Thirteen Bersatu parliamentarians are demanding their party withdraw from Perikatan Nasional, mirroring PAS's recent departure from the coalition.
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Parliament has unveiled a new digital Hansard management system designed to simplify access to parliamentary records through keyword searches, word cloud analysis, and member filtering capabilities.
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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.
Indonesia's parliament has unanimously approved amendments allowing serving police officers to accept posts in civilian government ministries and agencies, mirroring similar changes made to military law provisions.
Hungarian MPs have unanimously voted to reduce their own salaries and allowances, part of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's broader effort to cut government spending on administration.
The Football Association of Malaysia has handed responsibility to the Asian Football Confederation to determine whether an audit report on the national football body should be made public, following calls from a Malaysian MP.
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted that without Barisan Nasional's 30 parliamentary members, Pakatan Harapan would lack the numbers needed to establish and maintain the existing unity administration.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that he is stalling the dissolution of Parliament to extend his time in office, speaking in Sungai Petani.
Kosovo holds its third general election in 16 months on Sunday as the parliament fails to elect a new president within constitutional deadlines. PM Albin Kurti's leftist party remains the frontrunner.
Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has rejected media reports linking him to a potential takeover of Parti Cinta Malaysia, dismissing the claims as mere speculation.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has defended the temporary suspension of MyKhas access for two parliamentary members, stating the action was procedurally sound and did not harm ordinary citizens.
The restriction of parliamentary allocation access for two MPs based on political alignment has sparked debate about whether public resources should ever be conditional on party loyalty within the ruling coalition.
Government Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that blocking MyKhas access for two Opposition MPs does not undermine their parliamentary roles or constituency services.
The Speaker's Office has confirmed that the Dewan Rakyat sitting will begin on June 22 as originally scheduled, dismissing speculation about postponement due to upcoming state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan.
The Democratic Action Party has committed to backing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to split the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, marking a key institutional reform.
The Prime Minister's Department has assigned a dedicated unit to handle parliamentary funds for Subang and PJ constituencies. This follows restrictions placed on PKR lawmakers' access to the online allocation management system.
The Prime Minister's Department's Implementation Coordination Unit has reassured the public that government allocations will continue flowing without disruption to support citizen welfare and development programmes.
A prominent PKR figure has defended suspending two party MPs from the MyKhas portal, citing connections to former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has downplayed speculation about calling a snap general election, saying the government remains committed to its work agenda.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed speculation that Parliament will be dissolved to hold the general election concurrently with Johor's state polls, saying the government remains focused on its agenda.
A government backbencher claims to have lost access to MyKhas constituency funds following attendance at an event organised by Parti Bersama Malaysia, led by former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
Outgoing Skudai MP Marina says she is prepared to contest in Malay-majority constituencies, citing her three years of political engagement in such areas.
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A second PKR lawmaker has reported being unable to access the MyKhas system for managing constituency funds, following similar complaints from party colleagues about restricted portal access.
PAS has urged the government to dissolve Parliament and state assemblies to enable simultaneous elections with Johor's state polls, consolidating electoral schedules across the country.
A Bersama leadership figure says lawmakers from both Pakatan Harapan and Umno have signalled willingness to join Rafizi Ramli's political party.
The Bukit Gantang Member of Parliament is weighing whether to contest the next general election as an independent candidate, pending further assessment of the unstable political climate.
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Speculation mounts over whether Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will dissolve Parliament for early elections, as political divisions deepen and economic pressures mount on Malaysian households.
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has been re-elected as speaker of Iran's parliament through a direct vote by lawmakers. The influential political figure also serves as a key negotiator in Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States.
Malaysia's Ombudsman office is projected to become fully operational by 2027, pending parliamentary passage of the Ombudsman Malaysia Bill, according to Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar.
Three senators, including newly appointed Datuk Seri Profesor Dr Noor Inayah Ya'akub from Penang, were sworn in today. Two others, Hussin Ismail and Dr RA Lingeshwaran, were reappointed after election by their state assemblies.
PKR leadership has called on its MPs to strictly adhere to party decisions and fulfil the mandate voters granted them, emphasising the importance of collective party discipline and responsibility.
Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has thrown his support behind the proposed Senior Citizen Bill, calling it essential as Malaysia faces demographic shifts. The legislation aims to protect elderly citizens from neglect, abuse, and financial insecurity while recognizing their contributions to national development.
Syahredzan Johan claims new MACC chief Abd Halim Aman's latest briefing demonstrates the Arm case investigation remains incomplete, undermining his predecessor Azam Baki's earlier move to recommend charges against two individuals.
Malaysia's King conferred honours on Che'Puan Mahkota Khaleeda and Raja Muda during a Johor visit. Meanwhile, the MACC seeks AGC assistance in a RM1.1 billion investment probe involving contacts in Taiwan and the UK.
The Election Commission has ruled that no by-elections will be held for the Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats after they were declared vacant by departing MPs Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Barisan Nasional, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and GPS have pledged unwavering support for the unity government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim until the completion of the current parliamentary term.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has rejected opposition complaints about a Bukit Bintang gathering, arguing that PAS performed no differently during its time in office.
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The Solomon Islands will hold a parliamentary election for a new prime minister on May 15, following the removal of Jeremiah Manele through a no-confidence motion that passed 26-22 in parliament.
The government is appealing to opposition parliamentarians to support the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would cap the prime minister's term at 10 years. The measure requires a two-thirds majority to pass.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been removed from office following a parliamentary no-confidence vote in which 26 of 50 lawmakers voted against him. A successor is expected to be elected within days.