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Malaysia's Dewan Negara has concluded its second meeting of the fifth parliamentary term after 10 days of proceedings, with legislators approving 12 bills covering cybercrime, road safety, agriculture and communications regulation.
Singapore has introduced tough new legislation to combat escalating scam activity, granting authorities expanded powers to detect and disrupt fraud operations while imposing hefty penalties on online service providers that fail to comply.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan announced ongoing stakeholder consultations for proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, implementing recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
The Dewan Negara has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory council with government, private sector, NGO and academic representation to standardise social work practice and protect the public.
Malaysia's Statistics Bill 2026 has cleared the Dewan Rakyat and awaits Dewan Negara approval before year-end gazetting. The modernised framework replaces the 61-year-old Statistics Act 1965 and strengthens data governance.
Malaysia's Senate has passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, granting the Malaysia Competition Commission enhanced powers to tackle cartels, monopolies, and digital market abuses. The legislation aims to address enforcement gaps and combat rising living costs.
Sabah's state assembly has endorsed legislative changes to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, reflecting a December 2025 cabinet reorganisation that transferred port oversight to the Industrial Development ministry.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has raised alarm over surging online fraud cases in Malaysia, with 8,014 charges filed through May. The proposed Cyber Crime Bill 2026 aims to bolster the nation's cybersecurity framework.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is comprehensively reviewing the Child Act 2001 based on 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, aiming to modernise legal protections and implementation.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to impose compensation orders on traffic offenders. The changes aim to hold drivers accountable for harm caused while strengthening road safety measures.
Malaysia's Parliament has concluded a 16-day sitting that began in late June, with lawmakers approving 13 bills covering road transport, child protection, cybercrime and competition regulations.
Malaysia has formally recognised social work as a regulated profession following parliamentary passage of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026. The legislation establishes a regulatory council to oversee professional standards and public protection.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a profession. UNICEF hails the legislation as a watershed moment for child protection and family services across the country.
Malaysia has tabled the Communications and Multimedia (Amendment) Bill 2026 to strengthen universal service provision by incorporating national security considerations, granting the Minister expanded powers over MCMC directives.
The Malaysian Association of Social Workers has lauded the tabling of the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament as a historic milestone that formally recognises the profession and aligns Malaysia with international standards in social work practice.
Malaysia's parliament has approved amendments to strengthen oversight of the rice industry and protect food security. The law raises penalties for smuggling and misconduct, with fines reaching RM250,000 for individuals and RM1 million for corporations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a slate of divisive bills as the Israeli parliament prepares to dissolve, with opposition lawmakers condemning the legislative spree before upcoming elections.
Parliament's third sitting week advanced legislation on competition and rice regulation while debating press freedom, healthcare digitalisation, and a worrying spike in abuse cases since 2020.
The European Parliament has voted to reactivate interim regulations permitting major technology companies to identify and eliminate child sexual abuse content online, though encrypted messaging services remain protected from scanning requirements.
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Malaysia's parliament has passed three significant pieces of legislation addressing sexual crimes, digital security threats, and employment protection. The bills represent the government's push to modernise legal frameworks across multiple sectors.
Malaysia's incoming Cybercrimes Bill 2026 is essential to address legal gaps and combat increasingly complex cyber threats, Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says.
Malaysia's Cybercrimes Bill 2026 transcends basic international treaty requirements, introducing comprehensive domestic criminal offences adapted to the country's existing legal infrastructure and law enforcement capabilities.
The Malaysia Cyber Consumer Association has endorsed the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 as essential for combating escalating digital threats, while proposing judicial oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse of enforcement powers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in legislation, governance, and strategic areas of shared interest following discussions with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister.