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Malaysia's Parliament has wrapped up a 16-day session with the passage of 13 bills, including significant legislation on cybercrimes, child protection, and communications reform. The sitting ran from June 22 to July 16.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine pressing concerns over MSME access to financing and Malaysia's slip in global media freedom rankings as lawmakers pursue answers from the government on economic and institutional priorities.
Parliament debates health insurance protections for critical illness patients, EPF retirement savings adequacy amid rising costs, and sports talent identification during a 16-day legislative session.
Parliament's July sitting will examine proposed changes to SUHAKAM's funding model, investigate the widening gap between official inflation and household costs, and review educational priorities in science and technology fields.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to scrutinize federal government allocations to states and clarify restrictions on announcing projects during election periods, with broader debates on media literacy and cost-of-living measures.
Parliament today examines how the West Asian conflict affects Malaysia's tourism sector and security agencies' preparedness in Langkawi. Two bills on child protection and employment insurance are also scheduled for debate.
Parliament's first week yielded just one passed bill—the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026—which empowers authorities to act against illegal street racing before accidents occur, addressing a longstanding enforcement gap.
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The Dewan Rakyat erupted into disorder as lawmakers confronted allegations about previous election campaign messaging that portrayed Islam as vulnerable under specific political administrations.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has cautioned lawmakers against absenting themselves from parliamentary proceedings without legitimate grounds, stressing the importance of consistent attendance.
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Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has formally approved eight bills that passed through Parliament, Speaker Johari announced in the Dewan Rakyat. The legislative milestone reflects the government's continued momentum on priority matters.
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The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has formally recognised Hamzah Zainudin as the Official Opposition Leader, settling a political question. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been relocated to a different seat.
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Parliament's Speaker has formally acknowledged Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has been relocated to a new seat following his request.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has confirmed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin requested a change of seating in Parliament, while also formally recognising Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition leader.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament's Speaker of Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, consolidating the coalition's parliamentary positioning.
The Dewan Rakyat must exemplify democratic values for future leaders, Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said, as the Malaysian Youth Parliament launches in September with recruitment targeting 300,000 young Malaysians.
Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day sitting focused on constitutional amendments limiting prime ministerial tenure to 10 years, separating attorney-general and prosecutor roles, and strengthening road safety enforcement against illegal racing.
The opposition coalition will formally notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader before the next parliamentary session convenes.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume his position as opposition leader in Parliament on Monday, with the revised seating chart showing Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin moving to a different location on the opposition benches.
Hamzah Zainudin has been restored to the front-row seat designated for the opposition leader in Parliament, displacing former Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin eight positions down the bench.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, the Larut MP, continues in his Opposition Leader role without formal written confirmation from Perikatan Nasional, raising questions about institutional protocols in Parliament.