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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that legislation to completely abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act will be introduced in Parliament during the current parliamentary year.
Malaysia's Parliament proceeded with a special sitting to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji despite opposition lawmakers' protests and calls for postponement over the prime minister's absence.
Political analysts have criticised opposition lawmakers for walking out of parliamentary proceedings on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, arguing the boycott undermined Parliament's check-and-balance role and depositor interests.
Muda lawmaker Syed Saddiq has denounced the opposition for walking out of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry debate, arguing the boycott represents a failure to the fund's 10 million depositors.
A special parliamentary sitting examining the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji continued despite opposition lawmakers' calls to halt proceedings, citing the Prime Minister's absence from the chamber.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has officially received Wong Chen's resignation as Subang MP. The Speaker notified the Election Commission of the parliamentary vacancy in accordance with constitutional procedures.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri's absence from parliament should not prevent MPs from engaging with the Tabung Haji RCI report, argues his senior political adviser Tengku Zafrul, criticising opposition lawmakers for their walkout.
The Malaysian government plans to amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995 to strengthen financial reporting and governance, implementing recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Islamic pilgrimage fund's operations between 2014 and 2020.
A senior government backbencher has called for complete public disclosure of Tabung Haji's reform progress following the Royal Commission of Inquiry report, citing the need to restore depositor confidence in the crucial Islamic savings institution.
The opposition's departure from Parliament during a special sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report has drawn sharp criticism from government MPs, who question the opposition's commitment to scrutinising the findings.
Opposition parliamentarians boycotted proceedings in the lower house after the Speaker declined their request to postpone debate on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission report pending the Prime Minister's return.
Opposition Members of Parliament staged a walkout from a special parliamentary sitting on the Tabung Haji RCI report, protesting the absence of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
The Perikatan Nasional chief whip has questioned the legitimacy of a special parliamentary sitting on Tabung Haji without Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's presence, describing it as inadequate for addressing the gravity of the inquiry findings.
Pas deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has endorsed the government's plan to convene an emergency parliamentary sitting to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji.
Between 35 and 40 Members of Parliament have signalled their intention to participate in a special Dewan Rakyat sitting scheduled for August 11 to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced.
The Dewan Negara has completed its five-term session, passing 12 bills covering cybercrime, transport safety, and agricultural regulation while debating cross-border e-commerce threats.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has concluded its second parliamentary meeting after a 10-day sitting that produced two significant pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and modernising data collection frameworks.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has requested a two-day extension to the planned special Dewan Rakyat sitting dedicated to discussing the Tabung Haji RCI report, arguing that more legislators need opportunity to participate in deliberations.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has strongly condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and pressed for a swift, impartial and independent inquiry into what happened.
Malaysia's Statistics Bill 2026 has cleared the Dewan Rakyat and is headed to the Dewan Negara next week. Minister Akmal Nasrullah says gazette is targeted for year-end, replacing the 61-year-old Statistics Act 1965.
Parliament has unveiled a short film titled 'Arkitek Bangsa' designed to inspire young Malaysians to embrace leadership roles and strengthen their connection to the nation, part of broader initiatives to engage students in democratic processes.
Parliament's sitting today will tackle El Niño preparedness for agriculture, a recent hand grenade blast during Armed Forces training, and measures to counter deviant Islamic teachings circulating nationwide.
Malaysia has introduced the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 in parliament, establishing a sovereign wealth mechanism to build enduring financial reserves across generations. The government must contribute at least 0.1% of annual revenue plus 2% of Petronas dividends annually.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, significantly increasing penalties for rice industry violations to combat smuggling and safeguard the nation's food security infrastructure.
Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for comprehensive review of maritime dispute provisions within three months.