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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.
Malaysia's legislative framework against cybercrime is being overhauled as the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 undergoes its first parliamentary reading, replacing nearly three-decade-old legislation with modernised offence definitions and enforcement powers.
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Malaysia's Agriculture Ministry has advanced a new fertiliser bill to 70-80% completion, aiming to regulate quality standards and stabilise domestic supplies amid global economic disruptions affecting agricultural input costs.
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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.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally submitted documentation to Parliament confirming Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's continued appointment as the country's opposition leader, signalling the coalition's sustained commitment to parliamentary oversight.
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.
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.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has formally notified Parliament's speaker that former deputy president Hamzah Zaman will assume the opposition leader position, backed by 61 MPs from the coalition.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as Opposition Leader in Parliament remains unconfirmed, with Perikatan Nasional yet to issue formal notice recognizing his position.