Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia's proposed Syariah Judges' Remuneration Act is approaching completion, with Minister Zulkifli Hasan saying documents are being finalised before Cabinet submission to elevate judicial pay.
Malaysia's Dewan Negara has approved the Cyber Security Bill 2026, a comprehensive legislative overhaul designed to modernise cybercrime enforcement and replace the outdated Computer Crimes Act 1997 with stronger protections.
Malaysia has recorded 8,014 online fraud charges by May 2026, already exceeding the entire 2025 total of 6,140, prompting Parliament to consider the Cyber Crime Bill 2026 to combat increasingly sophisticated digital crimes.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing legislative changes to compensate road accident victims and their families, while introducing harsher penalties for illegal racing that can be enforced even before accidents occur.
Malaysia's parliament advanced competition law amendments and tabled rice sector reforms during its third sitting week, while debating press freedom and human rights issues amid scrutiny of media environment.
The 15th Parliament's opening week delivered minimal legislative progress, with just the Road Transport Amendment Bill 2026 securing passage. Meanwhile, lawmakers debated pressing issues including unemployment affecting tens of thousands of workers and border security funding.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, legislation designed to enhance regulatory oversight and enforcement capabilities within Malaysia's vehicular transport framework.
Malaysia is expanding its Sexual Offences Against Children Act to prosecute offenders who commit abuse abroad. The amendment covers crimes by Malaysian citizens and permanent residents, as well as offences against Malaysian children internationally.
Malaysia's proposed Cybercrimes Bill 2026, tabled in Parliament today, seeks to overhaul cybercrime legislation and replace a nearly 30-year-old legal framework with modernised provisions targeting online fraud and computer system offences.
Malaysia has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026, imposing harsh penalties for identity theft, AI-generated harmful content, digital fraud, and intimate image sharing without consent, marking a significant legislative shift.
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Speaker Johari Muhammad announced that King Sultan Ibrahim has given royal assent to eight bills, marking significant progress in Parliament's legislative programme and strengthening the government's policy framework.
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Malaysia's parliament has introduced the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which substantially raises traffic fines from RM300 to RM500 and introduces harsher penalties for serious offences including driving with a suspended licence and illegal street racing.
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Malaysia's government has introduced the Cybercrime Bill 2026 in Parliament, replacing nearly three-decade-old legislation to address modern threats including ransomware, AI misuse, and identity theft.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to eight bills passed during Parliament's recent session, spanning government procurement, immigration reform, and major infrastructure projects including the Johor Bahru-Singapore transit link.
Parliament opens Monday for a 16-day sitting featuring re-tabled constitutional amendments on the Prime Minister's tenure and Attorney General separation, alongside the Road Transport Act amendments targeting illegal racing and road safety enforcement.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry will introduce the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 to Parliament on Monday, with cross-party backing. The legislation targets illegal street racing and criminal syndicates threatening road safety.