Three M'sian women named to Forbes' 50 over 50: Asia 2024 list
Forbes' 50 Over 50: Asia 2024 list features 50 inspirational women across Asia-Pacific.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665462264_JalurGemilang.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons")
[COLUMNIST] The government must immediately drop cruel new amendments to the Constitution which creates vast new class of stateless persons
The very government which has promised reform, is taking active steps which will consign the stateless to a hopeless legal limbo.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Snap polls to resolve impasse? Think about high cost, COVID-19, says Ambiga
One person urging politicians to resolve the current impasse without having to go to the polls is lawyer and human rights activist Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Fri Feb 28 2020
Malaysia, Let's Do This The Baharu Way!
On this 61st Merdeka Day, civil movement leader Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan tells the powers to be to throw out the old ways and do things the BAHARU way.
Thu Aug 30 2018
US Embassy honours Indira Gandhi
The United States Embassy of Malaysia nominated pining mother M Indira Gandhi for the US International Women of Courage Award this year.
Fri Mar 30 2018
Bersih's Maria Chin released from SOSMA detention
Maria Chin was released at about 4.45pm today after being incarcerated for 11 days under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 or SOSMA.
Mon Nov 28 2016
Stop the rhetoric, Bersih
Hafidz Baharom says based on what he sees now, Bersih is a 9 year old coalition that lacks any form of depth or organisation.
Fri Aug 21 2015
Tian Chua, Ambiga, Hishamuddin Rais added to Immigration blacklist
Tian Chua, Ambiga Sreenevasan, Maria Chin Abdullah, Hishamuddin Rais and Adam Adli Abdul Halim have been added to the Immigration travel blacklist
Thu Jul 23 2015
#5Tahun2020: The people are ready, but the government isn't - Ambiga
Former Bar Council president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan calls for more democratic space and allowing people to disagree in order to overcome the third challenge from Vision 2020.
Wed May 20 2015
Hudud: Why would PAS do this to DAP and PKR? - Ambiga
The Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code II 2015 (1993) Amendment Bill presented at the Kelantan Legislative Assembly Wednesday is viewed as the biggest betrayal of PAS' loyalty towards PR coalition.
Wed Mar 18 2015
'Obama pulled up his own chair'
A moment of silence ensued as the US President Barrack Obama walked in and faced the 10 Malaysian civil society leaders lined up in front of him.
Mon Apr 28 2014
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024