Kuala lumpur: Two Parliamentary Special Select Committees have been granted a three-month period to conduct a comprehensive review of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill 2026 and the Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 before presenting their recommendations to Parliament. The initiative underscores the MADANI Government's dedication to advancing legal reforms via a transparent and inclusive parliamentary procedure, as stated by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the committees will explore various aspects and the scope of the proposed legislation through a series of meetings starting today. As part of the process, they will engage with a range of stakeholders, including ministries, government agencies, legal experts, academics, professional bodies, industry players, the Bar Council, as well as representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs). Azalina not ed that she chaired the inaugural meetings of both select committees today. This follows the Dewan Rakyat's approval during its July session to refer the two Bills for further examination. The Freedom of Information Bill 2026 aims to strengthen the public's right of access to information through a balanced, transparent, and accountable legal framework. The Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026 is intended to modernise Malaysia's maritime legal framework in line with international best practices, enhancing the country's competitiveness as a global maritime hub. Azalina added that the committees' final reports and recommendations are expected to be tabled in Parliament at its next sitting.