Bernama reported that the bill – which aims to remove outdated or irrelevant regulations, guidelines and administrative directives – was passed by a majority voice vote after being debated by 10 senators.

Federal territories minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the bill seeks to support the implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which came into effect on Dec 1 last year as part of the government’s commitment to enhancing governance and improving service delivery for the public and business community.

“Overall, this bill represents a significant shift towards a more efficient, responsive and people-friendly public service in line with current needs and future challenges,” she said.

Highlighting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s push to improve the efficiency of government services, Zaliha said the bill would address public grouses such as delays in business transactions and a lack of access to government services.

The Senate also passed the Fire Services (Amendment) Bill 2025, which introduces provisions for registering volunteer fire brigades.

The bill, which seeks to amend the Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341), also includes provisions for registering fire safety consultants, fire safety consulting firms, fire safety contractors, training providers and instructors as well as fire safety equipment and installations.

The bill also includes a new section – Section 50A – that addresses the impersonation of fire officers, auxiliary fire officers and volunteer fire officers.

The Dewan Negara concluded its session today after 12 days of sittings from March 3, during which 10 bills were passed.

Among others, the Senate passed the Malaysian Media Council Bill 2024, the Bernama (Amendment) Bill 2024, and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Other notable bills passed were the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 and the Employees Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025.