Perkasa applies to be amicus curiae in suit over RUU 355
The court set May 23 to hear the application.
Wed Apr 19 2017
Child protection laws could be more child-centric
Human rights lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Malaysia's Child Act could be more child-centric and appointing third-party observers can help.
Wed Jun 04 2014
MH370: France opens judicial enquiry for manslaughter - Embassy
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary judicial investigation for manslaughter following the disappearance of flight MH370 with four French nationals on board.
Wed Mar 12 2014
Children's rights NGO says community service not the answer
Director of Voice of the Children, Nizam Bashir, says a community service sentence for parents who cause their children's death is too late.
Wed Mar 05 2014
Compassion, mercy and sincerity - Islam's method of disciplining children
Physical punishment as a way of disciplining children should not be the first option. Islamic syariah lawyer, Nizam Bashir, says that Islam stresses on compassion, mercy and sincerity.
Mon Jan 13 2014
Conversion law withdrawal: 'Moral victory, not legal victory'
The Cabinet decision to withdrawal of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (Federal Territories) Bill 2013 has today received welcome by several lawyers and activists.
Sat Jul 06 2013
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