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New The Clause Nobody Mentioned in the Amendment

Parliament passed the Communications Amendment on 20 March 2026 with 148-32 votes. Buried in Section 14A: platforms become liable for user content.

Law & Rights

72.4

Updated RM9 Billion for Ships That Do Not Exist

The PAC's eighth report on the Littoral Combat Ship programme confirmed RM6.08B spent with zero vessels delivered, while Boustead Naval Shipyard's accounts remain qualified.

Money & Economy

68.4

1MDB asset recovery reached only 38% after 9 years

As of March 2026, Malaysia has recovered only RM16.3 billion of the estimated RM42.8 billion in 1MDB-related losses, nine years after investigations began.

Law & Rights

87.8

Cabinet committees bypass parliament on 23 policy decisions

Twenty-three major policy decisions in 2025 were made through cabinet committees rather than parliamentary debate, including changes affecting taxation, education, and environmental standards.

Law & Rights

76.4

New Bumiputera Contract Quota System Loses RM12B to Rent-Seeking

A MACC investigation revealed that an estimated RM12 billion annually in government procurement value is lost to Ali Baba arrangements where Bumiputera quota holders sell contracts to non-Bumiputera operators for 5-15% commissions.

Money & Economy

84.5

Syariah-civil jurisdiction clash affects 4,200 families

Unilateral child conversion disputes and custody battles between syariah and civil courts affected over 4,200 families as of 2025.

Law & Rights

85.9

Updated Sosma Section 4 challenged in Federal Court test case

A landmark Federal Court case in 2025 challenges the constitutionality of SOSMA Section 4's 28-day detention without judicial review.

Law & Rights

84.9

Updated Youth Unemployment Rate Doubles National Average at 10.8%

DOSM reported 10.8% unemployment among 15-24 year olds in Q4 2025, compared to 5.2% nationally.

Money & Economy

69.2

Wealth Gap: Top 10% Own 58.4% While Bottom 50% Own 7.6%

The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2025 shows Malaysia's top 10% own 58.4% of national wealth while the bottom 50% own 7.6%, with the gap widening across all ethnic groups.

Money & Economy

87.8

New Malaysia Arrests 3 Suspects in Nuclear Material Smuggling

PDRM and IAEA cooperation led to arrest of 3 suspects in Penang attempting to sell enriched uranium material in February 2026.

Law & Rights

89.2

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Last updated 29 March 2026

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