Self-regulation complements, not replaces, the legal framework
Social media and user-generated content have drastically transformed the content ecosystem in recent years.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Review of Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 being carried out
A legal framework development study and mechanism for the administration of Orang Asli marriage and divorce customs has commenced.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Khairy on fact-finding visit to Thailand to assess potential medical use of cannabis
Khairy is on a four-day working visit to Thailand today to assess the potential use of cannabis and ketum for medical purposes and the legal framework for its medical use.
Mon Aug 22 2022
World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah said Malaysia was lacking in an effective legal framework to legitimise and protect refugees.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence
Prosecuting sex crimes has been complicated by the absence of a dedicated legal framework, while victims concerns of being shamed during questioning have deterred many from speaking up
Tue Apr 12 2022
Climate change bill legal framework completed - Tuan Ibrahim
KASA has completed the climate change legal framework in December last year which will be the basis for the development of the country's Climate Change Bill.
Thu Jan 20 2022
Senate approves bill on Temporary Measures To Reduce COVID-19 Impact
Act 360 was amended based on certain requirements including transforming existing legal framework into legislation that is more relevant to current needs.
Wed Sep 23 2020
Frenchman who wanted to stream his death accepts palliative care
Alain Cocq suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes the walls of his arteries to stick together.
Thu Sep 10 2020
COVID-19 bill takes into consideration international regulation -- Tengku Zafrul
The Temporary Measures for Government Financing (Coronavirus Disease 2019) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 is formulated by taking into consideration all national legal frameworks.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Rights group wants guideline on religion freedom at ASEAN level
A legal framework to protect religious freedom is needed at the regional level, said Indonesia's NGO Coalition for International Human Rights Advocacy (HRWG).
Sat Jul 05 2014
Islamic banking laws being finalised
The new legal framework for Islamic banking and takaful is now at the final stages of the enactment process, Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said today.
Wed Dec 19 2012
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