Parliamentary Services Act 2025 takes effect today
PUTRAJAYA: The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (Act 869) and related amendments to the Federal Constitution take effect today, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen Parliament's institutional autonomy.
The Parliamentary Services Act 2025 has been enacted today, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen Malaysia's Parliament's institutional autonomy. Minister Azalina Othman Said highlighted that the enactment of Act 869 is a historic milestone, 34 years after the repeal of the Parliamentary Services Act 1963 in 1992.
This reform aims to restore Parliament's autonomy by creating a dedicated parliamentary service, thereby enhancing its independence and efficiency in managing administration, human resources, and affairs. The government expressed gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for granting consent to set October 1, 2026, as the date for the Act to come into force, emphasizing the commitment to uphold the doctrine of separation of powers and the system of checks and balances.
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