The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to address critical infrastructure and consumer protection issues, including Johor's water resource expansion, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight, and implementing age verification for social media platforms.
Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrimes Bill 2026 in parliament to overhaul its digital crime framework, replacing a 29-year-old statute with modernised provisions targeting computer system offences and online fraud.
Malaysia's stance on a proposed US-Iran peace initiative will take centre stage in Parliament today, alongside discussions of the MADANI Mart expansion and synthetic drug threats.
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Speaker Johari announced in parliament that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills, completing the formal legislative process and allowing them to become law.
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Malaysia's government has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 to modernise its digital security framework. The legislation replaces the 1997 Computer Crimes Act and aims to address contemporary threats including ransomware, identity theft, and artificial intelligence misuse.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills passed during Parliament's recent sitting, including legislation on government procurement, immigration, and the Johor-Singapore rapid transit link.
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Parliament's Speaker has formally confirmed Hamzah Zainudin's position as Opposition Leader following official notification, with former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Mohamad relocated to alternative seating arrangements.
A long-awaited constitutional amendment to divide the roles of attorney-general and public prosecutor is set to be debated in the Dewan Rakyat as Parliament reconvenes.
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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced the Traveller Scheme proposal will be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, with final approvals expected by August before implementation.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has formally acknowledged Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's position as opposition leader following notification from Perikatan Nasional. The upcoming parliamentary session will see MPs relocated, including Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul has disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requested a change of seating in Parliament, while confirming receipt of official notification designating Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition leader.
Perikatan Nasional has formally notified Parliament's Speaker of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, marking a significant shift in the coalition's parliamentary leadership structure.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has called on Members of Parliament to uphold high standards of conduct and dignified debate, positioning the legislature as a model institution for the upcoming Malaysian Youth Parliament programme launching in September.
Parliament returns Monday with a legislative agenda dominated by four substantial bills, including another push to impose a 10-year tenure cap on the prime minister following an earlier failed attempt.
Malaysia's Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session featuring contentious constitutional amendments, cybercrime legislation, and transport safety reforms aimed at combating illegal racing.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will take the opposition leader's seat in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday, displacing Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a significant repositioning of Malaysia's parliamentary opposition.
The coordinator of the DAK campaign ran 50 kilometres from Taiping to Ipoh on June 17, pushing through a knee injury sustained during the journey. The 290km run aims to raise awareness about three elephants housed at Tennoji Zoo in Japan.
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Hamzah Zainudin, former Bersatu deputy president and Larut MP, has attended a PAS-hosted meeting bringing together opposition parliamentarians in Kuala Lumpur, signalling potential shifts in Malaysia's fractured political landscape.
Malaysia will table a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill on Monday targeting illegal street racing and organised criminal syndicates. The legislation, backed by opposition MPs, strengthens road safety enforcement.