PH proposes bipartisan select committees in Johor State Assembly
Pakatan Harapan (PH) has proposed the establishment of five bipartisan select committees in the Johor State Assembly.
Wed May 25 2022
Nine parliamentary select committees restructured - Speaker Azhar
Nine existing parliamentary special select committees have been restructured involving the composition of lawmakers from both opposition and government, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Dewan Negara approves setting up of three select committees
The Dewan Negara today passed a motion on the establishment of three Select Committees in an effort to transform the Parliament.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Govt, opposition agree to change composition of Parliamentary Select Committees
Azhar said the matter would first be brought to the House Committee tomorrow for a decision.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Passive era has ended, now's the time to activate the Senate - Rais Yatim
Rais calls on all senators to play a more active role through the special select committees not just to champion the people's issues.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Parliament must not delay committee to deal with COVID-19, corruption, integrity - Kit Siang
It is not too late for Parliament to set up two Special Select Committees, namely for COVID-19 and on Corruption and Integrity.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Setting up of nine parliamentary select committees proposed
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun today proposed the setting up of nine select committees in the effort to empower Parliament.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Election Commission needs a new chairman who is not seen as speaking for BN - Saifuddin Abdullah
Saifuddin also called for politicians to be more bi-partisan, a more robust parliament with more select committees; and for media freedom.
Tue Jan 14 2014
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