Dewan Negara passes three Bills under PM's Department
The amendments aim to strengthen the act with new provisions to meet current requirements and expand the duties of the Auditor-General.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Dewan Negara passes two bills under KESUMA
The Dewan Negara sitting today approved two Bills under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) related to the employment insurance system and social security of workers.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Awang Bemee appointed 21st president of Dewan Negara
Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah replaced Datuk Mutang Tagal, who died on May 10.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Mutang Tagal laid to rest at Fairy Park Miri Memorial
Dewan Negara president Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal's funeral was attended by almost 1,000 people, comprising family, friends and public.
Mon May 13 2024
PM describes death of Mutang Tagal a great loss to Sarawak, nation
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the passing of Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal as a great loss to Sarawak and nation.
Fri May 10 2024
Dewan Negara President Mutang Tagal dies
Dewan Negara president Datuk Mutang Tagal died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) here at 11.46 am today. He was 69.
Fri May 10 2024
Puspal guidelines in final stage of amendment, says Teo
The Puspal guidelines also take into account the management of current issues Race, Religion, and Ruler (3R), among others.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Amendments to AUKU to be tabled in Dewan Negara next month
It is one of the progressive measures implemented by the govt to reform organisational culture and refresh student movement, MOHE said.
Tue Mar 19 2024
King gives green light for stern action against MPs who overstep boundaries in Parliament
His Majesty said that the action includes imposing a 14-day ban if they remain stubborn.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Sultan Ibrahim graces opening of 15th Parliament's third session
Their Majesties arrived at Parliament Square at 10 am and were greeted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Mutang Tagal elected as 20th Dewan Negara president
Former Bukit Mas Member of Parliament, Datuk Mutang Tagal, replaces Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Dewan Negara passes Control of Smoking Bill
The Dewan Negara today passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 by voice vote.
Thu Dec 14 2023
AGC drafting proposed amendments to Federal Constitution on citizenship issues
The amendments to Article 14(1)(b) to include the word 'mother' will enable the child's citizenship to be obtained by force of law.
Thu Dec 14 2023
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Finance Bill 2023 read for second time in Dewan Negara
The Finance Bill (No. 2) 2023 is aimed at enforcing the proposed tax measures announced in Budget 2024.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024