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
PAS' Private Member's Bill expected to be tabled tomorrow
The Private Members Bill to amend the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (Act 355) is expected to be tabled for second reading in Dewan Rakyat tomorrow.
Wed Nov 23 2016
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
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