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Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week

Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week

Sultan Ibrahim urge the government to firmly curb slander and online incitement on social media to prevent division.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA

Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA

Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Electricity tariff hike will not affect 85 per cent of the population - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this is because the tariff hike would only apply to the industries and the super-rich group.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Malaysia's global ties to boost investments, exports - PM

Malaysia's global ties to boost investments, exports - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's trade relations with the United States will continue as usual.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Sultan Ibrahim: Parliament not a place for hostility, insults or slander

Sultan Ibrahim: Parliament not a place for hostility, insults or slander

Honourable Members should be as a bastion of national unity, not agents of division among the people, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025
King ograces opening of 15th Parliament's fourth session

King ograces opening of 15th Parliament's fourth session

This marks Sultan Ibrahim's second Parliament opening ceremony since being sworn in as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 31, 2024.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year

Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in February next year

Fadhlina Sidek says the proposed bill had been sent to the Attorney General's Chambers for review.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic

Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025

Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025

For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Franchise industry, Malaysian ombudsman status in focus at Parliament today

Franchise industry, Malaysian ombudsman status in focus at Parliament today

Measures to address potential issues of leakage or unfairness in the aid distribution process, will also be among today's topics.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Needy M40 students can seek aid under Siswi Sulung Prog

Needy M40 students can seek aid under Siswi Sulung Prog

M40 group with large family of seven to eight people, can seek assistance from Siswa Sulung Program, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today

Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today

Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Royal Addendum, rising medical inflation rate focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

Royal Addendum, rising medical inflation rate focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today

The Royal Addendum is related to the 61st Federal Territories Pardons Board decision regarding ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon application.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Amendments to Act 588 passed in Dewan Rakyat

Amendments to Act 588 passed in Dewan Rakyat

The Bill was approved through a bloc vote, with 59 MPs in favour, 40 against, one abstention, and 122 absent.
Mon Dec 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Feb 11 2025
Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?

Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?

Here's a summary of the key trade partners impacted by higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back

The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index

Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region

Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge

Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge

The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms

Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms

The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws

Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025