
Wan Junaidi elected Dewan Negara president
Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar's appointment, effective June 18, is to replace Tan Sri Rais Yatim, whose tenure ended on June 16.
Mon Jun 19 2023

Senate President hopes govt remains committed to implementing parliamentary transformation
Rais said the transformation would amend several acts related to parliament, to ensure MPs demonstrate good behaviour in the Dewan Rakyat.
Tue Dec 20 2022

Rais wants Senate select committee to discuss UEC issue immediately
The Senate's select committee is advised to hold a meeting urgently to discuss the issue of the UEC raised by Dong Zong recently.
Mon Dec 05 2022

Unity among Muslims and non-Muslims under Pas' administration - Hadi
Abdul Hadi said there was no reason for the non-Muslims to be afraid if the country is continued to be governed by Muslim leaders.
Tue Nov 15 2022

GE15: Aid packages for the people should not have symbols of political parties - Rais
Rais also expressed the need for the Election Commission to be more firm in enforcing the Election Offences Act 1954.
Thu Nov 03 2022

Claims MACC will be 'bound' by political directives if under Parliament mere perception - Rais
Rais said this was because JKKMAR was already able to question or propose any proposal to improve the agency.
Thu Oct 06 2022

Parliamentary Services Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament in November - Rais
The Parliamentary Services Bill is expected to be tabled at the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 14th Parliament in November.
Fri Sep 30 2022

Rais Yatim calls for clear education policy to dignify local history
Rais said more historians and archaeologists in this country should be recognised as they are crucial in ensuring that the country's history will continue to be empowered.
Wed Aug 17 2022

Two senators sworn in today
Johor MCA deputy liaison chairman Datuk Lim Pay Hen and Padawan Municipal Council deputy chairman took oath of office today.
Mon Aug 08 2022

JKMR proposes creation of Anti-Corruption Court
The creation of an Anti-Corruption Court is among the recommendations of the Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) which were presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.
Thu Aug 04 2022

MCA Youth Chief Nicole Wong sworn in as senator
MCA Youth chief Datuk Nicole Wong Siaw Ting was sworn in as Senator before Senate president Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim at Dewan Negara today.
Fri Jun 17 2022

Understanding between Malaysia, Indonesia key for Malay to be official Asean language - Rais Yatim
Rais said Wisma Putra played an important role to find a specific way to link the country's objectives with that of its neighbours.
Tue May 24 2022

PM attends Aidilfitri open houses hosted by MOF, MOH
About 7,000 people attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by MOF.
Tue May 17 2022

Proposals on LPPR findings to be submitted to PM - Rais
The 'Ulasan Lembaga Penasihat Pencegahan Rasuah (LPPR) 2020' which outlines seven proposals for improvement in efforts to fight corruption will soon be submitted to the Prime Minister.
Thu Apr 21 2022

Dewan Negara to debate MySejahtera issues today - Rais
The Dewan Negara will debate a motion on the MySejahtera application today, after obtaining the consent of its president, Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim.
Thu Mar 31 2022

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025