Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed
The Perak State Assembly made history today when it approved a private member's motion to study the existing enactments with regard to wills, to preserve the welfare of Muslim orphans in the state.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Najib demands Tony Pua apologise, retract defamatory statements
Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, who is representing Najib in his personal capacity, said a letter of demand had been served on Pua at 4.45 pm today.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Early adjournment of Dewan Rakyat sitting not due to politics - Pandikar
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia today denied that he had adjourned the debate on the Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (RUU355) yesterday because of political agenda.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Proposed RUU amendment not back way to implement Hudud - Hadi
The amendment proposal in the Syariah Court (Criminal Jurisdiction) (Amendment) 2016 (RUU 355) Private Member's Bill is not a back-door route to implement hudud.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Muslim MPs show solidarity in supporting Hadi's bill to amend Act 355
All Muslim MPs showed their solidarity in supporting the Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 or Act 355 at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Hadi tables Private Member's bill to amend Syariah law
The bill, which seeks to empower the Syariah courts, was first tabled in Parliament in May last year and tabled again in November.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Hadi to table Private Member's bill to amend Syariah law today
PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi is set to table a Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 in Parliament today.
Thu Apr 06 2017
PAS firm on tabling bill to amend Act 355 at current Parliament sitting - Hadi
He said even though the BN government had decided not to table the bill, PAS was firm on tabling it as a Private Member's Bill and hoped the government would support the move.
Fri Mar 31 2017
BN will not table RUU355 Bill - PM Najib
Government will not table the Private Member's Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act or RUU355, said Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Wed Mar 29 2017
PAS anticipates smooth, peaceful 'Gathering 355' tomorrow
PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang today gave the assurance that tomorrow's 'Gathering 355' at Padang Merbok in Kuala Lumpur organised by the party would be smooth and peaceful.
Fri Feb 17 2017
Ku Li says will not support bills that are against constitution
Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today said that he will not support any bill (RUU) that contravenes the Federal Constitution, including the private member's bill RUU 355 which seeks to enhance p
Sun Feb 12 2017
Act 355: Lawmakers should respect Dewan Rakyat Speaker's decision - Azalina
Pandikar Amin had allowed Marang MP Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang to table the amended Private Member's Bill, based on the parliamentary Standing Orders.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Abdul Hadi tabled motion for Private Member's Bill to amend Act 355
However, the Marang Member of Parliament (MP) requested that the detailed explanation on the motion be made at the next Dewan Rakyat meeting as the proposed amendments should be fully understood.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Support Act 355 or face rejection in GE14 - Muslim NGOs
A group of Muslim NGOs told lawmakers to support PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi's Private Member's Bill or face opposition in the next general election.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Hadi's bill on Act 355 undergoes slight amendments
The bill was expected to also contain amendments on the limit of penalties that could be imposed under the Act.
Wed Nov 23 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024