Two DAP politicians withdraw appeal in defamation suit, High Court award of RM350,000 in damages stands
Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun also withdrew her cross-appeal against the quantum of damages.
Wed Oct 11 2023
57,519 cases of violence against women reported since 2010
The number comprised domestic violence cases and criminal cases under the Penal Code involving women as victims such as cases of molestation, incest, rape and unnatural offences.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Respect feelings of family members of deceased in cycling tragedy
They should stop blaming the families of the deceased and to give them time to recover from the incident that killed their loved ones.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Senate passes Supply Bill 2017
The Dewan Negara last night passed the Supply Bill 2017 which provides a budget of RM260.8 billion for government expenditure next year.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Plans for SPM-qualified nursery childminders from next year
Its Deputy Minister, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the move was still being studied and it was seen as an effort of the government to raise the quality of childcare at such institutions.
Thu Nov 24 2016
65 nurseries, 11 childcare centres deregistered since January
The deregistration was due to non-compliance of the Child Care Centre Act 1984.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Report child abuse cases, not make them viral - Mei Fun
Members of the public who have information on child abuse cases must report the incidents to the relevant authorities, Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun says.
Tue Sep 20 2016
No cases of rape, abuse at Da Zhi Jiang Tang - Ministry
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry denied recent reports that claimed children at the Da Zhi Jiang Tang welfare home in Taman Kimsar were mistreated.
Mon Sep 19 2016
RM900,000 allocation to mould women entrepreneurs
A sum of RM900,000 has been allocated this year for the Single Mother Skill Incubator Programme (I-KIT) and Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme (I-KeuNita).
Sun Jan 10 2016
Social Workers Bill being drafted to enhance social work delivery, profession - Chew
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is in the process of drafting the Social Workers Bill.
Thu Dec 03 2015
Haze: Penang MCA wants Indonesia to compensate Malaysia
Penang MCA has called on the government to ask the Indonesian government to compensate Malaysia for the losses incurred in tackling the haze issue.
Sun Oct 04 2015
MCA slams Ismail Sabri over Low Yat 2 proposal
MCA vice-president Senator Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the suggestion to set up a 'Low Yat Plaza 2' specifically for Malay traders is worrisome and further segregate the races.
Thu Aug 13 2015
1MDB told to assist investigation by special task force
1MDB must cooperate and assist the Task Force which is conducting an inquiry into the strategic development company, said Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Crisis proves Pakatan Rakyat coalition a marriage of convenience - Chew
The crisis besetting DAP and PAS proves their cooperation is a marriage of convenience for their respective political expediency, said Penang MCA chairman Datuk Chew Mei Fun.
Fri Apr 24 2015
MH370 communication and family support centre in Beijing still operating
The MH370 communication and family support centre set up in Beijing, China, for families and relatives of passengers is still operating.
Thu Jan 29 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024