Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul has ordered all Malaysian MPs to submit their health reports to Parliament by October 30, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The deadline aims to provide Parliament with advance knowledge of MPs' health to enable swift action in medical emergencies.
Speaker Johari emphasized the importance of having this information, saying, "If anything happens to an MP, we will already have the necessary information. So, if we have to send an MP to hospital, we can immediately forward the information we have to the hospital" [1].
MPs may undergo medical examinations outside Parliament but must submit the resulting medical reports to the Parliament doctor for official record-keeping [1, 2, 3, 4]. This ensures that the Parliament has the latest health data on each lawmaker.
The push for regular health checks follows an incident on July 8, 2026, when a lawmaker was treated at the National Heart Institute. On that day, Speaker Johari reminded MPs to take their health seriously and maintain regular check-ups [1, 2, 3, 4].
The call for health report submissions came shortly after, with the instruction formally issued on July 14, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The Parliament intends to use these reports to improve preparedness and care in case of sudden medical issues among MPs.
All members are expected to comply with the October 30 deadline, providing their health reports to ensure timely updates and efficient response measures if needed [1, 2, 3, 4].
