News about legislation
Working in South Korea: how much Kazakhstanis could earn
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is continuing negotiations with South Korea on joining the Employment Permit System (EPS), a legal employment system
30 April 10:58
Kazakhstan wants to introduce fines for pseudo-psychologists
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is planning to introduce fines for violating the rules governing the provision of psychological assistance. These
08 April 12:26
Criminal liability for large-scale data leaks may be introduced in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is considering introducing criminal liability for the large-scale leakage of personal data. Details were provided
03 April 11:01
Kazakhstan to penalize possession of certain books — provision added to law
Tengrinews.kz — Possession of certain literature in Kazakhstan will be considered a violation. This amendment is included in the draft law on
01 April 13:00
Tokayev signs several laws
Tengrinews.kz — On March 26, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed three laws, according to Akorda.
27 March 11:10
Kazakhstanis will be able to obtain a passport abroad twice as fast
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstanis will be able to obtain a new passport more quickly while abroad. The relevant amendments have been drafted by the
26 March 14:30
Civil servants in Kazakhstan will now be fired for drug use and drunk driving
Tengrinews.kz — Drug use will become grounds for dismissing civil servants in Kazakhstan. This provision was included in the draft law on public
18 March 14:05
New fines may be introduced in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Deputies of the Mazhilis have taken up consideration of a draft law on private detective activity. If the law is adopted, a
05 March 14:47
Number of days off in March may increase – justice minister
Tengrinews.kz – The number of public holidays in Kazakhstan may increase in March. Minister of Justice Erlan Sarsembayev announced this at a
05 March 12:26
Tokayev ratifies two international agreements
Tengrinews.kz – Tokayev has ratified two international agreements, according to Akorda.
18 February 10:03
Tokayev signs law on administrative justice
Tengrinews.kz — The President has signed a law introducing amendments and additions to certain legislative acts on matters of administrative
18 December 2025 08:42
Filming rules may be tightened for everyone in Kazakhstan due to bloggers
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva was asked whether the country truly plans to ban filming people
20 November 2025 12:33
Kazakhstan to change rules for applying chemical castration
Tengrinews.kz – Amendments to the rules for applying mandatory medical measures to those convicted of pedophilia will soon take effect in Kazakhstan.
09 October 2025 10:58
Kazakhstan to create unified database of people receiving funds from abroad
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to create a unified database of citizens receiving funding from foreign organizations, according to a draft
07 October 2025 13:33
China to gift Kazakhstan 7.5 billion tenge
Tengrinews.kz – China will provide Kazakhstan with a free grant of 100 million yuan, equivalent to 7.5 billion tenge at the current exchange
22 August 2025 13:14
1.5 tons of hazardous waste attempted to be imported into Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s customs legislation and EAEU regulations strictly control the import of goods hazardous to health and the environment.
29 July 2025 10:43
Covering faces in public banned in Kazakhstan since July 12 – police
Tengrinews.kz – Police have launched an awareness campaign on new legislative amendments prohibiting the wearing of face-covering clothing in
25 July 2025 11:28
Tokayev orders tougher penalties for attacks on medical workers
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has ordered tougher penalties for attacks involving physical force and acts of cruelty against
24 July 2025 10:10
Will nationality be determined differently? Proposal submitted to parliament
Tengrinews.kz – The Constitutional Court has proposed that Parliament consider amendments to a number of laws, including one related to determining
27 June 2025 13:38
Kazakhstan to borrow 46 billion: senate ratifies agreement
Tengrinews.kz – The Senate, at a plenary session, approved the ratification of an agreement between Kazakhstan and the International Bank for
26 June 2025 12:38
