#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
Malaysian Bar rejects proposal to censure Christoper Leong over Anwar Ibrahim case
The Malaysian Bar today rejected the proposal from G100 to censure the Bar Council president Christoper Leong over his statement on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sodomy case.
Sat Mar 14 2015
'Christopher Leong, retract statement or resign'
More than 100 lawyers today called on Bar Council president Christopher Leong to retract his statement on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial or resign.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Sodomy II: Lawyers slam Bar Council president for 'misrepresenting the law'
Christopher Leong's criticism of the sodomy conviction against Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last week has left a sour note among several Bar members.
Wed Feb 18 2015
Asylum bid to political activist reflects the country's situation: Ambiga
Former Bar Council president Datuk Ambiga Sreenavasan said an asylum bid to political activist Ali Abd Jalil is a reflection of the real situation facing Malaysia.
Fri Dec 12 2014
Law does not prohibit retired judges from appearing in court, says Bar Council
Bar Council president Christopher Leong today said the Federal Court had decided that there is nothing wrong with retired judges appearing in court as counsels.
Thu Oct 30 2014
Sedition Act: Support pours in for lawyer Edmund Bon on Twitter
Support poured in on Twitter for lawyer Edmund Bon is being investigated under the Sedition Act for his comments made earlier this year on fatwa.
Sat Sep 13 2014
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