Perkasa applies to be amicus curiae in suit over RUU 355
The court set May 23 to hear the application.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Child protection laws could be more child-centric
Human rights lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Malaysia's Child Act could be more child-centric and appointing third-party observers can help.
Wed Jun 04 2014
MH370: France opens judicial enquiry for manslaughter - Embassy
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary judicial investigation for manslaughter following the disappearance of flight MH370 with four French nationals on board.
Wed Mar 12 2014
Children's rights NGO says community service not the answer
Director of Voice of the Children, Nizam Bashir, says a community service sentence for parents who cause their children's death is too late.
Wed Mar 05 2014
Compassion, mercy and sincerity - Islam's method of disciplining children
Physical punishment as a way of disciplining children should not be the first option. Islamic syariah lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Islam stresses on compassion, mercy and sincerity.
Mon Jan 13 2014
Conversion law withdrawal: 'Moral victory, not legal victory'
The Cabinet decision to withdrawal of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013 has today received welcome by several lawyers and activists.
Sat Jul 06 2013
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