Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions
Federal Court denies Malaysian Bar's appeal to refer constitutional questions on the 2020 emergency proclamation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Dewan Negara approves motion to revoke Emergency Ordinances
The Dewan Negara today unanimously approved the motion to revoke seven Emergency Ordinances after it was tabled by Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin and debated by six Dewan Negara members.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Emergency Ordinance: Fake news only related to COVID and Emergency Proclamation
The Dewan Negara sitting was told the scope of fake news in the Emergency Ordinance only involved information linked to COVID-19 or the Emergency Proclamation.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Emergency ordinances fully annulled only after approval by both Dewan Rakyat, Senate - Expert
The motion to annul the ordinances was approved by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday after being tabled and debated.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Second meeting of fourth session of 14th Parliament starts today
The focus of the meeting this time, among others, is to debate and pass the resolution to repeal the emergency ordinances.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Revocation of emergency ordinances to be discussed at next Dewan Rakyat meeting
Wan Junaidi also said that eight bills scheduled for second and third readings today would also be brought to the next meeting.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Parliament to debate revocation of emergency ordinances
The last day sitting of Parliament is scheduled to debate and pass the resolution pursuant to Clause (3) Article 150 of the Federal Constitution to annul the emergency ordinances.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Govt to ensure vaccine allocations, expenditures to continue post-emergency ordinance
The government will ensure all obligations, acquisitions and national expenditures related to vaccines and the national COVID-19 immunisation programme are carried out post-Emergency Ordinance.
Wed Aug 04 2021
No sitting of Sarawak state assembly during emergency: Speaker
Mohd Asfia said the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly will not sit for the duration of the emergency from Aug 2 to Feb 2 next year.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Motion to debate emergency ordinances can be brought forth to Parliament next month - PM
Muhyiddin said a motion to debate and annul the emergency ordinances can be brought forth to the Parliament sitting slated next month.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Takiyuddin not resigning, remains as minister - Khairuddin
Takiyuddin is not resigning despite the conflict over the repeal of the Emergency Ordinance which came into effect on July 21.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Debate on EOs will be a waste of time
The Emergency Ordinance 2021 was promulgated to ensure the public health was given priority over political uncertainties.
Sun Aug 01 2021
Needless for MPs to debate Emergency Ordinance after it lapses - Vigneswaran
It will be "highly superfluous" for MPs to debate the Emergency Ordinance (EO) in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday as the EO will lapse tomorrow, former Dewan Negara president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Steer clear from washing dirty linen in public
The Emergency Ordinance 2021 was promulgated to ensure that the public health was given priority over political uncertainties.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Emergency Ordinances should be debated for enrichment of democracy
The Emergency Ordinances declared upon the consent of His Majesty should be tabled and debated in the Dewan Rakyat, as long as His Majesty has not consented to them being revoked.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024