AFTER being repealed more than three decades ago, the Parliamentary Service Act 2025 [Act 869] comes into force today, granting Parliament complete autonomy in managing its administration and internal affairs.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said stated that the enforcement of the act represents a major milestone in the government's institutional reform agenda.
According to Azalina, the re-enactment of the legislation after more than thirty years marks a defining moment in the history of Malaysia's parliament.
She noted that Act 869 enables Parliament to establish a dedicated service scheme to manage its administration, human resources, and internal operations with greater independence and efficiency.
“This step also reinforces the position of Parliament as the highest legislative body in the country’s parliamentary democratic system,” she said in a statement released today.
Azalina added that the reform reflects the government's steadfast commitment to upholding the principle of the separation of powers alongside a robust system of checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
She emphasised that with stronger institutional autonomy, Parliament can fulfill its constitutional functions and responsibilities to the public with enhanced freedom, effectiveness, and credibility.
The original Parliamentary Service Act 1963 was previously repealed through the Constitution (Amendment) Act 1992, which took effect on 20 November 1992.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim previously described the enforcement of the act as a significant achievement in strengthening Malaysia's democratic system.
Anwar highlighted that the law allows Parliament to operate independently from executive administration, ensuring that both institutions execute their respective duties effectively. - October 1, 2026
