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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Thu Nov 19 2020
AG urged to withdraw all sedition cases, following decision on Ali Tinju case
The charge was related to a speech Ali Tinju had given outside Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur in July, at the scene of mob violence sparked by the theft of a smartphone.
Fri Sep 18 2015
'Do not charge protesters under Sedition Act'- Lawyers for Liberty
Group calls for citizens to protest peacefully including the rights of the protesters, to speak and assemble freely without the hazards of oppressive law.
Tue Apr 21 2015
Lawyer Eric Paulsen arrested, again
It is believed the Lawyers for Liberty co-founder was arrested over his tweets on hudud, which were deemed seditious.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Police detain lawyer Eric Paulsen
It is believed that Paulsen was hauled up over his recent statement accusing Jakim of promoting extremism through the Friday sermons.
Mon Jan 12 2015
M'sian government urged not to participate in CIA's extraordinary rendition process - LFL
Lawyers for Liberty expressed their concern with Malaysia's probable involvement in the brutal CIA programme in the years after the September 11 attacks.
Wed Dec 10 2014
Legal rights group voice concern over escalating religious rhetoric
Legal rights group voices concern over escalating religious rhetoric against transgender following a landmark court decision siding the community.
Tue Nov 11 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024