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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Act 355 may be amended to provide for heavier punishments - Ahmad Marzuk
The government does not rule out the possibility of amending Act 355 to provide for heavier punishments on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).
Tue Jan 19 2021
Sungai Selangor Pollution: RM20,000 reward to whistleblower - Exco
Heavier punishment including fines of up to RM1 million on the perpetrators, will be proposed in the State Legislative Assembly next month.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Heavier punishment against those who insult Jalur Gemilang, national coat of arms - Zahidi
Such a stern action would be a lesson to deter others from doing the same mistake.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Heavier punishment awaits those involved in drug-fuelled parties - Bukit Aman
Police and the Attorney-General's Chambers are in discussion to push for heavier penalties for those involved in drug-fuelled 'wild parties'
Wed Jul 08 2020
Good support for proposal to impose heavier penalties on drunk drivers - Wee
94 per cent of respondents supported the proposal to impose heavier penalties by way of fines, jail terms and disqualification from driving.
Sun Jun 14 2020
Govt looks into heavier punishment for drivers causing death
The Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) will be reviewed so that those responsible for causing death or injuries to other road users would face heavier punishment.
Mon May 04 2020
Govt to discuss heavier punishment for drunk drivers - Hamzah
The Home Ministry will hold discussions with the Transport Ministry on how the Road Transport Act 1987 can be strengthened.
Sun May 03 2020
Caning proposed for civil service officials committing graft
Heavier punishment including whipping should be imposed on public service officials found abusing power and involved in corruption.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Heavier penalty for crime against the disabled - President of Muscleteer Malaysia
Mohd Fadzli Fadhillah recounts how he was robbed twice at home and calls for heavier punishment for those involved in crimes against People with Disability (PWD).
Fri Jun 27 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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