{
  "id": 14382084,
  "title": "PM: Parliamentary Services Act fulfils Madani govt's reform pledge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pm-parliamentary-services-act-fulfils-madani-govts-reform-pledge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:42:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1555196/pm-parliamentary-services-act-fulfils-madani-govts-reform-pledge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the Madani government has fulfilled its promise to bolster Parliament's independence through the Parliamentary Services Act 2025. The legislation signifies a significant milestone in the government's institutional reform agenda, which Anwar considers a cornerstone of the Madani government's reforms. The act limits executive powers traditionally held by the government, demonstrating the government's political determination to strengthen parliamentary democracy. Anwar acknowledged that Malaysia's parliamentary system had long favored the government, but the restoration of parliamentary autonomy reflects the government's commitment to strengthening democratic institutions after decades of restrictions. The reforms are expected to enhance the quality and decorum of parliamentary debates, requiring cooperation between government and opposition MPs. Anwar also congratulated four MPs on their appointments to the Parliamentary Service Council.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has fulfilled its pledge to strengthen Parliament’s independence by limiting executive powers through the Parliamentary Services Act 2025.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Parliamentary Services Act Fulfils MADANI Govt’s Reform Pledge - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/general-parliamentary-services-act-fulfils-madani-govta-s-reform",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:09:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar hails Parliamentary Services Act as key reform",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/anwar-hails-parliamentary-services-act-as-key-reform",
        "published": "2026-10-14T07:16:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}