{
  "id": 20192238,
  "title": "Parliamentary Services Act strengthens Parliament's independence, says Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/parliamentary-services-act-strengthens-parliaments-independence-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T15:21:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1578525/parliamentary-services-act-strengthens-parliaments-independence-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Parliamentary Services Act, as proposed by Anwar Ibrahim, aims to bolster Parliament's independence by shifting administrative responsibilities from the prime minister and the government to the legislature and its Speaker, Anwar himself. This significant reform, described by Anwar as a major change, necessitates the executive to cede control over Parliament's administration. Speaking at a dinner during his visit to the Philippines for the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits, Anwar emphasized that the legislation effectively transfers power from the Prime Minister and the government to the House.\n\nDespite its importance, the reform's significance has not always been fully recognized, according to Anwar. He noted that many leaders were hesitant to relinquish such powers. The debate over these reforms has spanned three decades to forty years, underscoring the need for those in high office to remain receptive to scrutiny.",
  "summary": "MANILA: The Parliamentary Services Act strengthens Parliament’s independence by transferring administrative powers from the prime minister and the government to the legislature and its Speaker, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Politics : Anwar Need Not Bow To Calls For Early Parliament Dissolution - Loke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/politics-anwar-need-not-bow-to-calls-for-early-parliament-dissolution",
        "published": "2026-11-15T05:54:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}