What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
GRS-BN cooperation to choose federal leaders to champion Sabah's interests - Hajiji
The cooperation momentum between GRS and BN should continue in the GE15 to ensure that the 25 parliamentarians from Sabah could champion the state's interests at the federal level.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Medical cannabis caucus formed to study treatment with cannabis, ketum
The country's parliamentarians have agreed to having a medical cannabis caucus chaired by Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman to look into regulating the use of medical cannabis and ketum.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Storm in a teacup, Parliament sittings run smoothly after first day chaos
Perhaps because it has been a while since the Parliamentarians debated, the MPs, both in the opposition and government blocks, were clambering to give their views.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Muhyiddin urges ASEAN parliamentarians to set aside politics in fight against COVID-19
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin urged ASEAN parliamentarians to set aside their political differences and act in unity to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Jun 26 2020
Defecting French lawmakers deprive Macron of outright parliament majority
Macron's party has suffered a string of defections in recent months by parliamentarians frustrated by his tight grip on decision-making and his pro-business policies
Tue May 19 2020
WMD: Malaysia supports UN's proposal for structured dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the dialogue should also involve parliamentarians, industry, academics and the civil society.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Najib holds pre-council meeting ahead of next Dewan Rakyat sitting
The meeting, which began at about 8.30pm, was attended by almost all Barisan Nasional parliamentarians.
Sat Mar 05 2016
India parliament blocks MP's bill to decriminalise gay sex
Parliamentarians from India's right-wing government on Friday blocked a private member's bill to decriminalise gay sex, in a setback for sexual freedom in the world's biggest democracy.
Fri Dec 18 2015
No need for PAC members to undertake oath of secrecy - Hasan
There is no need for PAC members to take an oath of secrecy because they are all parliamentarians who have been sworn-in, PAC chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin says.
Mon Nov 02 2015
No element of cheating in election of youth parliamentarians - Khairy
Investigations conducted by the Youth and Sports Ministry found no element of cheating in the election of the Malaysian Youth Parliamentarians (PBM).
Mon Dec 01 2014
Seven strong ladies to power up Malaysian cabinet
The appointment of 7 female parliamentarians to the Malaysian cabinet reflects the strength that women offer in the political arena and the significant role they play in the development.
Wed May 22 2013
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
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