{
  "id": 11090787,
  "title": "Parliamentary Service Act re-enacted to restore legislative autonomy after three decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/parliamentary-service-act-re-enacted-to-restore-legislative-autonomy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127850/parliamentary-service-act-re-enacted-to-restore-legislative-autonomy-after-three-decades"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Parliamentary Service Act 2025 (Act 869) has been reinstated, re-establishing Parliament's independence over its administration and human resources after a hiatus of over three decades. This landmark reform, implemented today, solidifies Parliament's role as the supreme legislative body in Malaysia's parliamentary democracy. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, hailed the act's enforcement as a pivotal moment in the government's institutional reform agenda. Act 869 enables Parliament to establish a self-managed service scheme, ensuring streamlined administration, enhanced human resource management, and efficient internal operations. This move underscores the government's unwavering dedication to preserving the separation of powers and maintaining a robust system of checks and balances among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. By securing stronger institutional autonomy, Parliament can now execute its constitutional duties with greater freedom, effectiveness, and credibility, reflecting the government's commitment to upholding democratic principles.",
  "summary": "AFTER being repealed more than three decades ago, the Parliamentary Service Act 2025 [Act 869] comes into force today, granting Parliament complete autonomy in managing its administration and internal affairs. Minister in the Prime Minister's Dep...",
  "key_points": [
    "Parliamentary Service Act 2025 reinstated, restoring Parliament's independence.",
    "Act 869 enables self-managed service scheme for streamlined administration.",
    "Government prioritizes separation of powers and democratic principles."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The re-enactment of the Parliamentary Service Act restores Parliament's autonomy over administration and human resources, solidifying its role as the supreme legislative body and upholding democratic principles and separation of powers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}