Akta Perkhidmatan Parlimen 2025: Reformasi dalam Institusi Parlimen Malaysia

The Parliamentary Services Act 2025: Institutional Reform in the Malaysian Parliament

Abstract

This study examines the development and institutional reform of the Malaysian Parliament through the enactment of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025 (Act 869). As the supreme legislative body, Parliament plays a vital role in law-making, oversight, and holding the executive accountable within the framework of parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The history of the Parliamentary Services Act 1963 and its repeal in 1992 revealed significant limitations on Parliament’s autonomy in administration, finance, and human resource management. Using legal document analysis and reference to international reports such as The Financing and Administration of Parliament by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), this discussion explores the rationale, objectives, and implications of reintroducing the Act. The key finding highlights that Act 869 establishes the Parliamentary Services Council (Majlis Perkhidmatan Parlimen, MPP) as the highest administrative authority, granting Parliament autonomy over operations, financial planning, and staffing, thereby reinforcing the principle of separation of powers. This reform not only enhances the efficiency and professionalism of parliamentary services but also strengthens the credibility of the legislature at both national and international levels. Ultimately, Act 869 represents a significant milestone in consolidating Malaysia’s democracy towards a more