Retired judges submit proposal to settle suit over pension payment
The lawsuit is over alleged failure by the government to fix an appropriate increase in the pension and benefits they received since 2015.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Undi 18: IRDP disappointed with Rais Yatim's statement, PN's fragile reflection on democracy
Failure to implement the provisions of the Federal Constitution will deny 1.8 mln young people aged 18-20 yrs the right to vote in the GE15.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Highlights at Parliament's sixth week sitting
Though the meeting was held for only two days, the sixth week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting was arguably one of the most significant so far.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Motion to change Speaker proof that PH MPs do not deserve to be government - Nazri Aziz
Nazri said what happened during the motion to replace Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof with Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun proved that PH elected representatives did not understand the procedure.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Use Parliament for country's benefit, not personal interests, says new speaker
Parliament should be used for discussing substantive matters for the benefit of all, or national interests.
Mon Jul 13 2020
'Wake up call' for Perikatan Nasional
The Dewan Rakyat on Monday passed a motion for Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof to vacate the seat of Speaker with a difference of only two votes.
Mon Jul 13 2020
Dewan Rakyat approves motion to vacate seat of Speaker
The Dewan Rakyat today approved a motion brought by the government for Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof to vacate the seat of Speaker.
Mon Jul 13 2020
Azhar Harun candidate for Dewan Rakyat speaker, Azalina deputy
The government will propose Datuk Azhar Azizan @ Harun as the 10th Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat to replace Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof at the Dewan Rakyat sitting tomorrow.
Sun Jul 12 2020
All eyes on Speaker seat, seating arrangements in Monday's Parliament sitting
The Dewan Rakyat will sit again this Monday in which Cabinet Ministers are expected to face their first 'test' in the August House this year.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Speaker accepts application for no-confidence motion in Dewan Rakyat
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof said today he has accepted an application for a motion to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat.
Fri May 08 2020
Dewan Rakyat speaker rejects bid for motion of confidence in Mahathir
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof has rejected a letter seeking a motion to determine that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has the confidence of the house.
Thu May 07 2020
Anwar Ibrahim confirms PH names him Opposition Leader
Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that he has been named the new Opposition Leader by the Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council.
Thu May 07 2020
Is it right to postpone Parliament?
The announcement of a two-month postponement of Parliament to May 18 has raised legal questions.
Thu Mar 05 2020
Next Parliament sitting scheduled for May 18
The 14th Parliament Assembly sitting scheduled on March 9 is postponed to May 18, 2020, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.
Wed Mar 04 2020
No special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday - Speaker
Dewan Rakyat speaker Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof says the request from interim PM does not fulfil Standing Order 11(3).
Fri Feb 28 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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