Death in custody: Malaysian Bar reiterates call for IPCMC
The Malaysian Bar has reiterated its call for the establishment of the IPCMC following the death of detainee S. Balamurugan.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Malaysian Bar approves motion calling for AG's resignation
The Bar is seeking for the AG's resignation following his decision not to pursue charges against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Sat Mar 19 2016
Malaysian Bar files judicial review over AG Apandi Ali's decision
The Malaysian Bar has filed a judicial review over the Attorney-General's decision for not pressing charges against the Prime Minister.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Malaysian Bar President maintains A-G's removal unconstitutional
The Malaysian Bar, today maintained that the removal of Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail as Attorney-General (AG) was unconstitutional.
Fri Jul 31 2015
Hudud and the Federal Constitution - Concerned Lawyers for Justice
The CLJ, in its press release today, slammed the President of the Malaysian Bar, Steven Thiru for his March 20 press release on hudud.
Sun Mar 22 2015
Hudud: Offenders could be punished twice for their crimes - Malaysian Bar
Malaysian Bar president Steven Thiru today described the newly-passed Syariah Criminal Code (II) (1993) 2015 Enactment as 'unconstitutional, discriminatory and divisive'.
Sat Mar 21 2015
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?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
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