Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year
Fadhlina Sidek says the proposed bill had been sent to the Attorney General's Chambers for review.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025
For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Franchise industry, Malaysian ombudsman status in focus at Parliament today
Measures to address potential issues of leakage or unfairness in the aid distribution process, will also be among today's topics.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Needy M40 students can seek aid under Siswi Sulung Prog
M40 group with large family of seven to eight people, can seek assistance from Siswa Sulung Program, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Royal Addendum, rising medical inflation rate focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
The Royal Addendum is related to the 61st Federal Territories Pardons Board decision regarding ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon application.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Amendments to Act 588 passed in Dewan Rakyat
The Bill was approved through a bloc vote, with 59 MPs in favour, 40 against, one abstention, and 122 absent.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Proposed national care economy policy, KAFA teacher quota among Parliament focus today
The current Dewan Rakyat sitting will conclude on Dec 12.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Weekly review: Parliament passes eight bills
The eighth week's sitting also marks a significant milestone in institutional reform.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Batu Puteh RCI recommends criminal probe be initiated against Dr Mahathir
This was one of the recommendations in the RCI's 217-page report distributed to Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Amendment to Communications Act introduces prison sentence for offences against children
The new subsection also stipulates an additional fine of RM5,000 for each day or part of a day that the offence continues after conviction.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Combating cybercrime MADANI government to table two bills in parliament today
Amendments to the two acts aim to boost rapid digital growth while ensuring a safer ecosystem free from cybercrime threats.
Mon Dec 02 2024
School dropout issue, autogates at national entry points focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The achievements of the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education) will also be among the topics to be discussed.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025
War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge
Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After inauguration, Trump signs orders in front of a cheering crowd
Donald Trump takes first step to curb immigration, boost fossil fuel production and roll back environmental regulations.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump sworn in for second term, US braces for major shift
Following the inauguration, Donald Trump addresses his supporters during a rally that features a presidential parade.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Sunday?
Israel confirms names of three women after they were handed over to Israeli military in Gaza by the International Committee of Red Cross.
Mon Jan 20 2025
More than 200,000 KTMB train tickets allocated for CNY snapped up - Loke
KTMB says 210,000 of the 270,000 train tickets allocated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year season have been sold.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025