Dewan Negara passes bill on curbing usage of fake degrees, academic titles
The Dewan Negara today passed the Private Higher Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2017 to help the government curb the use of unrecognised and fake academic titles.
Thu Apr 27 2017
MCA not against Act 355, says Liow
MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says the party did not oppose the PAS' private bill seeking to empower the Syariah courts.
Sat Nov 26 2016
Dewan Rakyat to resume, all eyes on 2017 Budget
The third meeting of the fourth session of the 13th Parliament will kick off on Monday (Oct 17) and end on Nov 24.
Sat Oct 15 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
Hudud: PAS hopes private bill motion makes it to Parliament
Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia is currently examining the proposal to amend the Shariah Court Act (criminal jurisdiction) 1965 brought by PAS.
Fri May 29 2015
Dec 29 special sitting of Kelantan State Assembly to discuss hudud
The special sitting is to table and pass amendments to the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code II, or the Hudud Law, before a private bill on its implementation can be brought to Parliament.
Sun Dec 14 2014
Sarawak to comply with PM's stand on hudud
Sarawak will comply with any decision or stand made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on the motion of the private bill for hudud.
Tue Apr 29 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024