🏛️ Cabinet Okays Digital Asset Declaration Rules for Parliament

The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved submitting newly gazetted anti-corruption regulations to Parliament, targeting high-risk officials through modernised digital channels. • The Regulations: Includes the Anti-Corruption (Declaration of Assets and Liabilities through Centralised Electronic System) Regulations of 2026 and the Anti-Corruption (High Risk Groups to Submit Declaration of Assets and Liabilities) Regulations of 2026. • Legal Background: These guidelines were created under the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, and officially published via Extraordinary Gazette Notifications on 30 March 2026. • Key Objectives: The rules mandate digital asset declarations via a centralised electronic system, focusing heavily on governance and anti-corruption compliance to reduce public sector high-risk transparency loopholes. The proposal was brought forward by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara. • Online Safety Act (OSA) Update: Separately, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa noted that highly anticipated amendments to the Online Safety Act are expected to get Cabinet approval at next week's meeting.