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Dr Zulkifli Hasan, Religious Affairs Minister, will unveil the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji in parliament next week, marking a significant step in addressing concerns about the institution.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged parliament to extend its special sitting discussing the Tabung Haji Royal Commission findings, requesting additional time for comprehensive parliamentary debate.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has scheduled a special parliamentary session for August 11 to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, Malaysia's hajj savings fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the government to arrange a special Dewan Rakyat session to debate findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, signalling parliament's readiness to scrutinise the pilgrimage fund's affairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly commended Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed following his reappointment as Deputy Senate President for a second consecutive term, alongside the reappointment of fellow senator Musoddak Ahmad.
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.
Electoral watchdog Bersih claims 34 MPs spanning PKR, PAS, DAP and Umno support establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged corporate mafia operations in Malaysia.
Malaysia's parliament has passed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act, introducing national security measures through a Universal Service Provision initiative without imposing additional charges on users.
Malaysia's government has introduced the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 in Parliament, establishing a regulatory framework for social work practitioners and creating the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council.
Malaysia has introduced the Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 in parliament, expanding protections for witnesses and introducing mandatory written agreements, psychological support, and provisions for minors and those lacking legal capacity.
Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee for comprehensive review. The 13-member panel, chaired by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, will examine the legislation governing maritime disputes and shipping matters over three months.
Malaysia's Parliament will host its first 'Larian Cergas Parlimen' fun run on July 25, organised by the Malaysian Youth Parliament secretariat. The 5km event aims to encourage lawmakers and the public to embrace healthier lifestyles.
Ex-law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned why Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said declined to release shareholding records belonging to former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Parliament convenes today to examine the proposed public-private partnership model for the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 and enforcement strategies against illegal vape distribution networks targeting Malaysian youth and schoolchildren.
Malaysia's parliament has tabled the Control of Padi and Rice Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, which dramatically increases penalties for violations and grants regulators broader price-setting authority over the country's staple grain supply.
Parliament has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, giving regulators stronger tools to combat cartels exploiting technology and abuse of market dominance in the digital economy.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Cybercrimes Bill 2026, introducing comprehensive measures against deepfakes and digitally manipulated intimate images. The 61-clause legislation passed by voice vote includes oversight mechanisms to protect citizens' privacy and fundamental rights.
Malaysian lawmakers have rallied behind proposals to toughen measures against child sexual offences, including international cooperation frameworks, specialized prosecution units, and comprehensive victim rehabilitation programmes.
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been deferred and will undergo further scrutiny by two Parliamentary Special Select Committees following concerns raised during parliamentary debate.