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Malaysia's Prisons Amendment Bill 2026, tabled in Parliament, introduces volunteer involvement in rehabilitation programmes and electronic monitoring of inmates, aiming to reduce overcrowding and modernise the correctional system.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has tabled the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, proposing to substantially increase penalties for traffic violations including fines of up to RM500 and extended imprisonment for dangerous driving offences.
Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026 introduces a groundbreaking provision making parents jointly liable for bullying committed by their children, including financial penalties. The legislation establishes a dedicated tribunal with nationwide reach to address rising bullying cases.