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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The United States has the highest rate of firearms deaths among the world's wealthy nations.
Mon Jun 13 2022
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024