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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced his government's intention to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, a foundational piece of legislation that has governed Malaysia's tertiary education sector for over five decades.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has wrapped up its second meeting after a 10-day sitting, during which lawmakers approved 12 bills spanning cybercrime legislation, road transport regulations, and child protection measures.
Malaysia's upper house has endorsed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory council with cross-sector representation to standardise social work practices and protect the public.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing a regulatory framework to professionalise social work and protect service quality across the nation.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has flagged a worrying increase in online fraud cases nationwide, with over 8,000 charges recorded through May. He signals that a comprehensive Cyber Crime Bill arriving in 2026 will provide stronger legal tools to combat digital crimes.
Malaysia's upper house has approved legislation strengthening the nation's ability to prosecute child sexual offences committed abroad, responding to a dramatic rise in cases involving foreign suspects and increasingly sophisticated digital crimes.
Sabah's state assembly has ratified amendments to the Sabah Ports Authority Enactment 1981, realigning port management duties following the state government's cabinet reorganisation last December.
Malaysia's parliament is advancing legislation to provide one-off financial assistance to witnesses exiting the protection programme, addressing a critical gap in support during the vulnerable transition phase.
Malaysia's Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, aiming to strengthen protections and align with international standards.
Malaysia's upper house has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a landmark legislative overhaul replacing the 1997 Computer Crimes Act. The Bill establishes stronger penalties for cyber offences and expands international law enforcement cooperation.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would enable courts to mandate road offenders pay compensation to accident victims or families, introducing a new accountability mechanism alongside existing penalties.
Malaysia's Parliament has adjourned its second meeting after a 16-day sitting that began on June 22, with lawmakers approving 13 bills addressing everything from road transport to cybercrime and child protection.
France's National Assembly has endorsed a bill permitting assisted dying for seriously ill patients, though the law incorporates extensive safeguards including medical assessments, reflection periods, and constitutional review.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formally recognising social work as a regulated profession. The legislation establishes the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee practitioner credentials and professional standards.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, establishing formal recognition and regulatory standards for social work. UNICEF says the legislation strengthens protection for vulnerable children and families across the nation.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, creating a regulatory framework through the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council. The legislation aims to professionalise social work practice after a decade-long advocacy effort.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish compensation mechanisms for road accident victims and their families, while introducing harsher penalties for illegal racing activities.
Malaysia has introduced the Social Work Profession Bill 2026 to regulate social workers and establish professional standards. The legislation creates a new Malaysian Social Work Profession Council to oversee certification, ethics and conduct.
Malaysia's planned National Climate Change Bill will establish the country as approximately the 60th nation globally with dedicated climate legislation, making it the second in ASEAN, according to Natural Resources Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup.
Parliament has received the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, a landmark development that will formally recognise Malaysia's social work profession and bring the nation into alignment with international standards for the sector.
Malaysia's parliament has approved landmark amendments to strengthen oversight of the rice industry, hiking penalties for offences to RM250,000 for individuals and RM1 million for corporations to combat smuggling and market manipulation.
Parliament's Dewan Rakyat has directed the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special select committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for comprehensive review of maritime dispute governance.
Malaysia's parliament advanced two competition bills and tabled rice regulation amendments during its third sitting week, while debating press freedom standards and a comprehensive human rights commission report.
Singapore is introducing stricter road safety measures, including penalties for merely holding a phone while driving and enhanced sentences for purposeful vehicle-based endangerment. The move responds to a 24% rise in traffic fatalities since 2021.
Malaysia's parliamentary health committee has recommended sweeping reforms to the organ transplant system, including replacing a 50-year-old law and establishing stronger oversight mechanisms to address critical shortages.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing stricter penalties for obstruction of investigations and enhanced powers to combat cartels exploiting digital technologies.