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
I will resign if Pas Private Members Bill passed - Liow
However he hopes it does not have to come to that and called on parties from both sides of the political divide to vote down the Bill.
Sat May 28 2016
'Keep the 3-6-5 Safeguards within Act 355'
The Private Members Bill seeks to primarily remove safeguards which we refer to as the -3-6-5 Safeguards- from the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965, otherwise known as Act 355.
Fri May 27 2016
Government should consider tribunal to safeguard A-G's post
Lawyer Syahredzan Johan says establishing a tribunal will help to strengthen the public's trust in the country's judicial system.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Hudud: UMNO lawmakers to vote with conscience, says Shahrir
Muslim lawmakers from Umno will vote with conscience if PAS tables the private members bill for the implementation of hudud in Kelantan.
Wed Mar 18 2015
MIC will not support hudud law - Palanivel
MIC has set its foot against supporting the Private Members' Bill to enforce hudud laws in Kelantan.
Thu May 08 2014
Kelantan to table hudud bill in Parliament soon
Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd. Amar Nik Abdullah says private members bill is expected to be tabled in Parliament this June.
Wed Apr 09 2014
Hudud not suitable now - Karpal
Karpal Singh said the Kelantan state governments proposal to table a private members bill in Parliament to allow hudud laws to be implemented in the state, was an ill-advised idea.
Thu Apr 03 2014
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
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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.
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Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
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Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
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