Malaysia restores parliamentary service after 34 years as new law takes effect
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (Act 869) and related amendments to the Federal Constitutio...
The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (Act 869) and related changes to the Federal Constitution took effect today. The Madani Government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has achieved a significant milestone in institutional reform with the restoration of parliamentary autonomy after a 34-year gap since the 1963 Act was repealed.
The new law aims to give Parliament greater independence in managing its administration, human resources, and affairs, which will strengthen its position as the highest legislative body in Malaysia's parliamentary democracy. Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for granting consent for the Act to take effect on October 1, 2026, and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, Cabinet, and various stakeholders for their cooperation in implementing the reform.
The Madani Government remains committed to pursuing institutional reform to strengthen democratic institutions and ensure public confidence in national institutions.
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