Consider This: Law Reform - What Do We Do with Obsolete Laws?
In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Azalina Othman Said revealed that Malaysia still has some 3,000 archaic and obsolete laws on the books—many of which no longer serve a meaningful purpose. How do we decide which laws merit repeal or reform, and what should be retained? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Jason Chuah, Dean of Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Oct 01 2024
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
The G7 trade ministers did not mention China but they also denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Criminalising men for enticing married woman unconstitutional, Federal Court told
Lawyer Jayarubbiny Jayaraj said the provision violated women's right to equality before the law, ought to be repealed.
Tue Jul 18 2023
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
India's Modi says he will repeal controversial farm laws
Modi says he has decided to repeal three controversial farm laws against which farmers have protested for more than a year.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Second meeting of fourth session of 14th Parliament starts today
The focus of the meeting this time, among others, is to debate and pass the resolution to repeal the emergency ordinances.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Takiyuddin not resigning, remains as minister - Khairuddin
Takiyuddin is not resigning despite the conflict over the repeal of the Emergency Ordinance which came into effect on July 21.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Indian farmers start hunger strike to pressure Modi on reforms
Farmers step up pressure on PM Modi to repeal three agricultural reform laws by starting a 24-hour relay hunger strike today.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Proposal to reinstate parliamentary services act
The government has been urged to reinstate the Parliamentary Services Act 1963 that was repealed in 1992 in an effort to enhance autonomy.
Wed Sep 09 2020
COVID-19 demonstrates the harm of exclusion to healthcare; M'sia should repeal Health Circular 10/2001
The governments decision to ensure free access to Covid-19 testing for all is a move in the right direction.
Wed Mar 25 2020
Asia FX bulls add to bets; long ringgit positions at 19-month high
The task of passing the Senate tax bill may have just gotten harder with lawmakers inserting a repeal of the Obamacare personal mandate provisions.
Thu Nov 16 2017
Trump's promises to 'very, very quickly' repeal Obamacare run into reality
It has been 179 days since Trump became president and his promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is nowhere close to being fulfilled.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Trump to Senate Republicans: kill Obamacare now, replace later
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican U.S. senators on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new health care plan to take its place.
Fri Jun 30 2017
US House passes bill to repeal Obamacare
The US Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday pushed through a health bill aimed to repeal and replace major parts of Obamacare.
Fri May 05 2017
Venezuela expects Trump to repeal Obama's executive order
"We hope he doesn't go down the road of obsession and irrationality and understands that the executive order, which he has the power to repeal, is in effect repealed."
Mon Jan 23 2017
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024