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Only new pig farms with 2,000 or more pigs require EIA - deputy minister

Only new pig farms with 2,000 or more pigs require EIA - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'However, approval of an EIA report doesn't constitute approval for a development project.'
Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrimes Bill, Zahid says powers subject to checks and balances

Dewan Rakyat passes Cybercrimes Bill, Zahid says powers subject to checks and balances

PARLIAMENT | MPs raise concerns over surveillance, privacy and civil liberties.
PARLIAMENT | RM64m disbursed under progressive wage policy; fuel subsidy bill to hit RM40b

PARLIAMENT | RM64m disbursed under progressive wage policy; fuel subsidy bill to hit RM40b

What's going on in Parliament today.
Sale of MAHB strategic assets should require cabinet approval – PAC

Sale of MAHB strategic assets should require cabinet approval – PAC

Mas Ermieyati further recommends a minimum 70pct of local shareholding in MAHB.
Five PKR MPs demand disclosure of Azam shareholding probe findings

Five PKR MPs demand disclosure of Azam shareholding probe findings

Wong points out that non-disclosure is poor governance on Madani's part.
PARLIAMENT | Govt to address Suhakam prison access soon; Yeoh: Protect flood mitigation land

PARLIAMENT | Govt to address Suhakam prison access soon; Yeoh: Protect flood mitigation land

What's going on in Parliament today.
KINIGUIDE | Cybercrimes Bill: Protection with a dash of govt spying on critics?

KINIGUIDE | Cybercrimes Bill: Protection with a dash of govt spying on critics?

Malaysiakini explores what's in the bill and why critics want deeper parliamentary scrutiny.

Activists march to Parliament demanding RCI into MACC 'corporate mafia' claims

Activists march to Parliament demanding RCI into MACC 'corporate mafia' claims

Protesting NGOs include Bersih, memo handed to four MPs from Harapan, PN, GRS.
PARLIAMENT | MPs approve tiered penalties for unreported job vacancies

PARLIAMENT | MPs approve tiered penalties for unreported job vacancies

Revised fines balance compliance and employer burden, says deputy minister.
PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

PARLIAMENT | Sexual Offences Against Children Amendment Bill passed; hike in deepfake cases

No opposition to the bill heard during the call for voice votes.
Anwar rejects unfair allocation claims, says most states get more than they give

Anwar rejects unfair allocation claims, says most states get more than they give

Opposition states receive high funding despite lower revenue, he says.
MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

MPs raise concerns over child sex crimes bill amendments

PARLIAMENT | Lawmakers question jurisdiction limits, enforcement capacity.
Time to stop viewing new villages from colonial British lens - deputy minister

Time to stop viewing new villages from colonial British lens - deputy minister

PARLIAMENT | 'Things are very different now compared to 60 years ago.'
COMMENT | AG-PP separation: Let's get reforms right

COMMENT | AG-PP separation: Let's get reforms right

Changes must benefit Malaysians for generations to come.
COMMENT | Parliamentary vetting a must when appointing public prosecutor

COMMENT | Parliamentary vetting a must when appointing public prosecutor

Changes to the process must not be worse than status quo.
PARLIAMENT | MPs pan private hospitals over arbitrary charges; close watch on elephants at Tennoji Zoo

PARLIAMENT | MPs pan private hospitals over arbitrary charges; close watch on elephants at Tennoji Zoo

Lawmakers urge Bank Negara, MOH to intervene to protect consumers.
Govt defers Prisons Bill after MPs object to 'regressive' immunity clause

Govt defers Prisons Bill after MPs object to 'regressive' immunity clause

UPDATED 6.41PM | PARLIAMENT | Home Ministry agrees to bring proposed legislation to two PSSCs.
Visit to Myanmar not a recognition of junta - Mohamad

Visit to Myanmar not a recognition of junta - Mohamad

PARLIAMENT | It is part of Asean's efforts to maintain communication in addressing country's crisis, foreign minister says.
PARLIAMENT | How about 'NGO-issued certificates', Shahidan quips after UEC's conditional nod

PARLIAMENT | How about 'NGO-issued certificates', Shahidan quips after UEC's conditional nod

Deputy higher education minister retorts by urging PN MP not to politicise issue.
PARLIAMENT | MyKad-based diesel subsidy rollout due to rise in smuggling; Budi95 200L quota enough: Amir

PARLIAMENT | MyKad-based diesel subsidy rollout due to rise in smuggling; Budi95 200L quota enough: Amir

Less than 1pct of Budi95 recipients logged usage over the prescribed amount, says minister.
PARLIAMENT | Penang LRT project 8.99pct completed; drastic rise in online scam losses last year

PARLIAMENT | Penang LRT project 8.99pct completed; drastic rise in online scam losses last year

RM830b scam losses recorded in first five months of 2026 - Home Ministry.
PARLIAMENT | Year One at 6: MOE receives over 70k applications; PN MP moots tiered traffic summons system

PARLIAMENT | Year One at 6: MOE receives over 70k applications; PN MP moots tiered traffic summons system

Traffic offenders should be issued compounds based on income levels - Ahmad.
Minister says AI not primary reason for job losses

Minister says AI not primary reason for job losses

PARLIAMENT | It's mostly due to business closures, voluntary separation schemes, and workforce reductions - Ramanan.
PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: RM1m fine for social media platform operators failing to verify users' age

PARLIAMENT | Fahmi: RM1m fine for social media platform operators failing to verify users' age

MCMC can issue written directives to order compliance with Online Safety Act, says minister.