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Parliament has referred the Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 back to special select committees for additional review after deputies raised questions during debate.
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Malaysia's parliament descended into disorder when opposition and government lawmakers clashed over allegations that previous election campaigns used inflammatory rhetoric suggesting Islam faced threats under certain leadership.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has cautioned lawmakers against abandoning parliamentary duties without legitimate grounds, signalling heightened scrutiny of attendance records in the lower house.
The Dewan Rakyat witnessed fiery exchanges moments after opening its sitting, with lawmakers from opposing benches trading accusations regarding inter-party dynamics within the ruling coalition.
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Dewan Rakyat convenes to examine Hormuz shipping disruptions' economic consequences, proposed reforms to the Hajj system, and new frameworks for artificial intelligence governance in Malaysia.
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has formally acknowledged Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's status as opposition leader through official notification. The upcoming parliamentary session will see multiple seating adjustments.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul disclosed that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has requested a seat change in parliament. The speaker also confirmed receipt of formal correspondence recognizing Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition leader.
The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has been formally notified of Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's reappointment as opposition leader, with the Perikatan Nasional chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan submitting the required documentation.
A constitutional amendment capping prime ministerial tenure at 10 years will be among four major bills debated at the Dewan Rakyat from Monday, after missing the two-thirds threshold in the previous parliamentary sitting.
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat reconvenes Monday for a 16-day session featuring re-tabled constitutional amendments on prime ministerial term limits and the separation of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles, alongside new transport reform legislation.
A formal notice documenting Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's appointment as opposition leader is set to reach the Dewan Rakyat Speaker ahead of the next parliamentary session.
Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin will resume his role as opposition leader in Parliament this Monday, with the official seating chart reflecting his return to the front bench of the Dewan Rakyat.
Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin's position as Opposition Leader remains unconfirmed as Perikatan Nasional has received no official notice of his reappointment, raising questions about parliamentary protocol.