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Dewan Negara passes Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025

today4 September 2025

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Azalina Othman
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said said access to legal aid remained a challenge, particularly for rural communities and those with limited awareness of their legal rights. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA:

The Dewan Negara today passed five bills, including the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025, which not only provides legal aid in court but also advisory services for those seeking legal guidance.

Bernama reported that the five bills passed comprised two under the home ministry and one each from the prime minister’s department (law and institutional reform), works ministry and finance ministry.

Apart from the Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill, the others are the Fees (Pengkalan Kubor Ferry) (Validation) Bill 2025, Compulsory Attendance for Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2025, National Registration (Amendment) Bill 2025 and Consumer Credit Bill 2025.

The Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill was approved by a majority voice vote after being debated by 10 senators.

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Written by: FMT Reporters


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