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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
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
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
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
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
Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob

Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob

In his debate, Isaiah used the term 'special persons' instead of PwD and proposed for a PwD Affairs Committee to be set up.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban

Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban

A bipartisan pair of high-ranking US senators introduced legislation that would give federal authorities the power to ban TikTok.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Saraswathy, Fuziah take oath as senators

Saraswathy, Fuziah take oath as senators

PKR vice president K. Saraswathy and former PKR Wanita chief Fuziah Salleh took their oath as Senators for one term effective today.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry, Tengku Zafrul, Mohd Na'im take oath as senators

Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry, Tengku Zafrul, Mohd Na'im take oath as senators

Four people were sworn in as senators today following their appointments as ministers.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators

Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators

Ismail Sabri said the matter was agreed upon by the Special Select Committee after taking into consideration several inputs.
Tue Aug 09 2022
Two senators sworn in today

Two senators sworn in today

Johor MCA deputy liaison chairman Datuk Lim Pay Hen and Padawan Municipal Council deputy chairman took oath of office today.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Allow longer Dewan Negara session - Senators Council President

Allow longer Dewan Negara session - Senators Council President

Khairudin said this would give senators more time to champion the people's well-being and strengthen the Dewan Negara.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Italian PM Draghi looks doomed after coalition splinters

Italian PM Draghi looks doomed after coalition splinters

Draghi did win the vote in the upper house by 95 to 38 but dozens of senators refused to take part, leaving his administration in tatters.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Gun reform deal forged by US senators, with key Republican backing

Gun reform deal forged by US senators, with key Republican backing

The United States has the highest rate of firearms deaths among the world's wealthy nations.
Mon Jun 13 2022
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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