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Parliament's opening week delivered limited legislative progress, with only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 advancing to passage. The Prison Amendment Bill faced setback, while five other measures moved to first reading.
Parliament has referred the Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 back to two special select committees for additional review after lawmakers raised significant concerns and suggestions during floor debate in the Dewan Rakyat.
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A stormy parliamentary session saw lawmakers clash over earlier election campaign statements that reportedly connected Islam with political leadership risks, triggering heated exchanges.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has cautioned lawmakers against absenting themselves from parliamentary sessions without legitimate justification, underscoring the importance of attendance.
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Parliament's Speaker has formally confirmed that Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin has resumed his position as Opposition Leader on June 18, after a brief period when Kemaman MP Ahmad Samsuri held the post.
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King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills previously passed by the lower house, Speaker Johari announced. The legislation advances Malaysia's parliamentary agenda on key policy fronts.
The Dewan Rakyat descended into heated exchanges within an hour of today's sitting, as a dispute over the opposition leader's status triggered sharp confrontations between government and opposition lawmakers.
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has formally acknowledged Hamzah Zainuddin as the official Opposition Leader following notification from the Prime Minister's office, marking a significant shift in parliamentary leadership roles.
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Parliament's Speaker has officially confirmed Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin's role as opposition leader following notification from PAS leadership, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin relocates to a new seat in the chamber.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul confirms that former premier Muhyiddin approached him about relocating his parliamentary seat, while officially recognising Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as opposition leader.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has been formally notified of Perikatan Nasional's decision to reappoint Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as the coalition's opposition leader, reinforcing his continued role in parliamentary proceedings.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to uphold high standards of conduct, warning that young legislators observe their behaviour as they prepare to participate in the Malaysian Youth Parliament beginning September 11.
Parliament will debate four major bills this week, including a controversial proposal to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to 10 years. The measure previously fell short of the required two-thirds majority.
Malaysia's Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session featuring contentious constitutional amendments on prime ministerial tenure and prosecutorial independence, alongside road safety legislation.
Authorities plan to formally notify the Dewan Rakyat Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader ahead of the next parliamentary session, completing a procedural requirement.
Parliament's revised seating arrangement confirms Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume the opposition leader's seat in the Dewan Rakyat this Monday, with Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin moving to a different position in the chamber.
Hamzah Zainudin has reclaimed the opposition leader's prominent front-row seat in the Dewan Rakyat, while Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has been relocated eight positions further down, marking a notable shift in parliamentary positioning.