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Parliament's Select Committees Get Three Months to Review FOI and Admiralty Bills

Two parliamentary select committees will spend three months reviewing the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 and Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, engaging stakeholders before submitting recommendations to Parliament.

By Aisyah Razak · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Sabah Assemblyman Pushes for Constitutional Recognition of Native Court System

A Sabah assemblyman has called for a constitutional amendment to grant the Native Court equal status with the Syariah and Civil Courts, arguing the customary judicial institution deserves recognition aligned with the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Sabah Passes Landmark Muslim Succession and Native Courts Legislation

Sabah's parliament has approved two significant bills reforming Islamic inheritance law and native customary courts, introducing systematic frameworks and merit-based judicial appointments while preserving indigenous legal traditions.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Reviews Child Act 2001 Following 159 UN Committee Recommendations

Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is reviewing the Child Act 2001 following 159 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, with a focus on legal reforms and enhanced child protection.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Indonesian Woman's Prison Sentence Exposes Healthcare and Legal Gaps in Malaysia

A 21-year-old Indonesian woman received a five-year prison sentence in Sarawak for attempting to self-induce an abortion at 27 weeks. The case reveals systemic failures in healthcare access, legal representation, and support for vulnerable women.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Why Unreasonable Behaviour Dominates Singapore Divorce Cases—And What It Reveals About Legal Frameworks

Unreasonable behaviour is cited in nearly half of Singapore's civil divorces, far outpacing adultery at less than 1 per cent. The disparity reflects legal framework differences rather than marital fidelity patterns.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Teachers' Union Urges Legal Shield Against Lawsuits as Educators Fear Disciplining Students

Malaysia's National Union of the Teaching Profession is pushing for legislation to protect educators from lawsuits and social media attacks when disciplining students, citing growing reluctance among teachers to enforce classroom rules.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 Sent to Parliamentary Committee for Detailed Review

Parliament has referred the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 to a special parliamentary committee chaired by Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said for detailed examination of Malaysia's proposed maritime dispute resolution framework.

By Aisyah Razak · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Odd-Job Worker Escapes 30-Year Sentence as Court Hears of Second Suspect in Case

An odd-job worker has avoided a 30-year prison sentence after his defence team disclosed that a raiding officer submitted a second report without updating the original one regarding another suspect involved in the matter.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia to Strengthen Laws Against Disabled Parking Space Abuse

Malaysia's government is implementing stricter legal measures to combat the widespread misuse of disabled parking spaces through enhanced enforcement powers and standardised guidelines across local councils.

By Aisyah Razak · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read