{
  "id": 16817267,
  "title": "Parliament gets more independence: What will its new council actually do?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/parliament-gets-more-independence-what-will-its-new-council-actually-16817267",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/parliament-gets-more-independence-what-will-its-new-council-actually-do/239188"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Parliamentary Service Act 2025 has established the Parliamentary Service Council, tasked with overseeing the administration of Parliament. This council, comprised of 16 members, is intended to strengthen Parliament's independence from the executive government. The council's 13 voting members include four MPs, two from the government and two from the Opposition, alongside the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, the President and Deputy President of the Dewan Negara, two senators, and the directors of the Treasury and Public Service departments. Composed of both government and Opposition representatives, the council is responsible for appointing Parliamentary Service staff, managing the service's finances, developing training programs, and implementing necessary administrative measures. While the council does not directly manage Parliament's day-to-day operations, it provides general direction and oversight, with the chief administrator handling daily affairs and finances. The council's decision-making process involves voting, with the chairman having a casting vote in case of a tie. The Act emphasizes transparency by requiring members to disclose any conflicts of interest. The council's establishment aims to empower Parliament by giving it greater control over its administrative needs, fostering greater independence from the executive branch.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Parliament is expected to scrutinise government decisions, debate laws and examine how publ...",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/european-shipowners-reiterate-key-asks-for-eu-ets-negotiations-in",
        "published": "2026-10-27T22:00:49.000Z"
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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."
}