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Special court to handle child sexual crime to be launched Thursday
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is scheduled to open the court at the federal government's administrative centre in Putrajaya this Thursday.
Tue Jun 20 2017
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Dewan Negara passes 13 bills at first meeting, 5th session of 13th parliament
Dewan Negara at the first meeting in the fifth session of the 13th Parliament which commenced on April 17 and adjourned last night passed 13 Bills.
Fri Apr 28 2017
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Shabudin mulls taking legal action over 'misleading' press reports
Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Shabudin Yahaya says his statement was misinterpreted by several media outlets and went viral, attracting criticism from various quarters.
Fri Apr 07 2017
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Suhakam commends gov't efforts in tabling sexual crimes bill
Tan Sri Razali Ismail expresses hopes that with the legislation in place, protection mechanisms would be properly implemented.
Tue Apr 04 2017
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Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017 is landmark legislation - Lee Lam Thye
The Sexual Offences Against Children Bill 2017, which was tabled in Parliament yesterday is a landmark legislation that seeks to eradicate child sexual crimes.
Wed Mar 29 2017