Decision made after final report submitted, Special Comparative Study Task Force proposed direction, says Fahmi

Minister says roadshow will allow administration to collect public feedback on proposal

Legal Affairs Division says basic rights of minors always ensured, even if accused of crimes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025 passed by Parliament last year, both aimed at addressing physical and cyber bullying, came into force yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship offers a unique opportunity for the country to shape regional policies that prioritise accountability and access to justice in all fields, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 17 — The Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department is leading efforts to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) to strengthen protections for whistleblowers and enhance the effectiveness of information dissemination.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — A task force has been established to outline the requirements and scope for the proposed implementation of the Madani Mediation Centre.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — The appointment as the president of the Assembly of Parties (AoP) of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) is a great honour for Malaysia and demonstrates the commitment of the Madani government in the fight against corruption at the global level, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

IPOH, July 21 — The Legal Aid Department will expand the Justice on Wheels (JoW) programme to Peninsular Malaysia to provide understanding and assistance to the B40 group in resolving legal issues.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Dewan Negara has approved the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2023, the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill 2023, and the Highway Authority Malaysia (Incorporation) (Amendment) Bill 2023 today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The Prisons Department has completed filing all 1,020 review applications under the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life (Temporary Jurisdiction of the Federal Court) Act 2023 (Act 847).

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 12 — The first meeting to look into the proposed separation of powers between the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) and the Public Prosecutor's Office today agreed to form two special task forces as part of the government’s effort to expedite institutional reforms, said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — The Prime Minister's Department’s (JPM) Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) is in the midst of studying the establishment of a sentencing council to review all criminal sentences including drug-related sentences in Malaysian legislation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The director-general of the Prime Minister's Department’s (JPM) Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud lodged a police report at the Putrajaya district police headquarters yesterday against a group of people claiming to be the heirs of the Sulu Sultanate.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Malaysia should consider enacting a state immunity act to protect the country from any possible foreign claims, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KOTA KINABALU, May 5 — Several engagement sessions organised by the government pertaining to the claims made by the so-called Sulu heirs were aimed at explaining the issues and current status of the claims to the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon was not discussed at the 59th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya, which convened on Friday (April 28) at the Istana Negara.

PUTRAJAYA, March 22 — Outgoing Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud will take charge as the Prime Minister Department’s Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) director-general effective today.

KOTA KINABALU, March 1 — The Federal government is committed to the affairs of the people of Sabah and will make every effort to ensure there is peace, prosperity and security in the state.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 — There is a proposal to re-establish a dedicated law ministry with the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) as its core organisation to ensure matters related to law amendments are implemented more efficiently.