Malaysia restores parliamentary service after 34 years as new law takes effect

The enactment of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (Act 869) and amendments to the Federal Constitution marks a significant milestone for the Malaysian Parliament, 34 years after the previous Parliamentary Services Act 1963 (Act 394) was repealed. This reform, enacted by the Madani Government, restores Parliament's autonomy by establishing a dedicated parliamentary service, enhancing its independence and efficiency in managing administration, human resources, and affairs.

The Madani Government expressed gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for granting consent to implement the Act on October 1, 2026. This reform aligns with the commitment to uphold the doctrine of separation of powers and the system of checks and balances among legislative, executive, and judicial branches, enabling the Parliament to fulfill its constitutional functions more independently, effectively, and credibly.

The parliamentary reform process involved multiple readings in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara, receiving approval from the Sultan and gazetting on July 18, 2025.