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EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Mutang Tagal laid to rest at Fairy Park Miri Memorial

Mutang Tagal laid to rest at Fairy Park Miri Memorial

Dewan Negara president Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal's funeral was attended by almost 1,000 people, comprising family, friends and public.
Mon May 13 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability  terminology to addressing tangible issues

[LETTER TO EDITOR] Senator Isaiah Jacob urged to shift focus from changing disability terminology to addressing tangible issues

Senator YB Isaiah Jacob's persistent advocacy for the term "Specially Abled" constitutes a misuse of the Upper House position he holds.
Mon May 06 2024
Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Elon Musk accused Australia's leaders of trying to censor the internet, prompting an outpouring of condemnation from lawmakers.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Ahmad Zulqarnain resigns as PNB chief to helm EPF as CEO

Ahmad Zulqarnain resigns as PNB chief to helm EPF as CEO

Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn succeeds Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who was appointed as the Minister of Finance II last month.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says

Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says

Senator Lavinia Mennuni, affiliated with the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, said young women's 'first aspiration' should be to have children.
Fri Dec 29 2023
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman

MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman

Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators

Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators

The appointments are made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Suhaizan sworn in as Pulai MP, Nik Abduh as senator

Suhaizan sworn in as Pulai MP, Nik Abduh as senator

Johor Amanah vice-chairman Suhaizan Kaiat took his oath of office as a Member of the Dewan Rakyat here today.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister

Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister

Srettha Thavisin won the support of 61 senators in an ongoing vote of the legislature on his candidacy for premier.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Ahmad Said fails to defend Kijal state seat

Ahmad Said fails to defend Kijal state seat

The former Menteri Besar of Terengganu lost to Perikatan Nasional candidate Senator Datuk Razali Idris, who got a majority of 3,758 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Pakistan senator picked as caretaker PM to oversee elections

Pakistan senator picked as caretaker PM to oversee elections

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a lesser known politician, will name a cabinet and head a government until a new government is elected.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators

Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators

They took their oath of office before acting president of the Dewan Negara, Senator Prof Datuk Seri Dr Awang Sariyan.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Italian senator reads AI-generated speech in parliament 'to stir debate'

Italian senator reads AI-generated speech in parliament 'to stir debate'

Marco Lombardo's speech, on the subject of various bilateral deals with Switzerland, was produced by Microsoft's GPT-4 chatbot.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers

Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers

Some 52 million eligible voters in Thailand will go to the polls on Sunday in a tight race where the outcome remains unpredictable.
Fri May 12 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024