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
PN retains Sungai Bakap seat
Perikatan Nasional (PN) retained the Sungai Bakap state seat in a by-election today through its candidate Abidin Ismail.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Kemaman by-election: Winning in one's own stronghold is not extraordinary - Muhammad Kamil
Pas retained the Kemaman seat after Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar won the Parliamentary by-election, obtaining 64,998 votes.
Mon Dec 04 2023
533 underaged married couples recorded in Kelantan since 2019
Mohd Asri Mat Daud said the state govt retained the age of marriage without amendment at 18 for boys and 16 for girls.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Court rejects Najib's bid to set aside 1MDB's Mareva injunction
Judge Atan Mustaffa Yussof Ahmad today ruled that the injunction should be retained until the end of 1MDB's suit.
Wed Sep 27 2023
60 pct of gov't officers in exit policy list successfully retained - Mohd Zuki
The officers on the list were successfully reinstated and remained in service after displaying better performance and motivation.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Amirudin to be retained as Selangor MB - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will be retained as MB if the Unity Government in Selangor stays in power after the state election next month.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Shaikh Salman stays on as AFC boss, Hamidin elected FIFA council member
Shaikh Salman retained his president's post unopposed at the 33rd AFC Congress today while Hamidin was elected as one of five AFC representatives to the FIFA Council.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Adnan Mat retains Cuepacs presidency
Datuk Adnan Mat has retained his position as president of Cuepacs after winning big in the 29th Triennial Convention election today.
Mon Dec 19 2022
MOE to focus on seven main thrusts, continue existing policies - Fadhlina
The MOE will focus on seven main thrusts by ensuring the various initiatives provided will be retained and improved as needed.
Thu Dec 15 2022
BN retains Tioman seat with narrow majority
Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Hussain retained the Tioman state seat for the GE15 today.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Pahang MB retains Jelai state seat
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has retained the Jelai state seat for the fifth term in the 15th general election (GE15).
Sat Nov 19 2022
Tok Mat wins Rembau Parliamentary seat
Mohamad retained BN's victory in the constituency won by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for three terms since 2008.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Ronald, Bung Moktar retain respective parliamentary seats
Bersatu vice president Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee has retained the Beluran parliamentary seat on a PN ticket in the GE15.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Zuraida loses, three other Cabinet ministers retain seats
Hishammuddin Hussein, Wee Ka Siong and Alexander Nanta Linggi retained their parliamentary seats.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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?
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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