Consider This: Drug Law Reform — Rehab Law Flawed
The Government has recently deferred the amendments to the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Bill to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and Security after the first reading of the Bill received significant opposition from those who argue that the bill, as it stands, lacks crucial medical oversight in the rehabilitation process. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Sangeeth Kaur, Co-Chair, Expert Advisory Group, Drug Treatment & Rehab (East & SEA) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, President of the Malaysian Medical Association
Fri Jul 12 2024
![Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81717146836_kebakaran.jpg)
Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire
Videos of the fire do show individuals coming down from the billboard and firefighters at the scene trying to put out the fire.
Fri May 31 2024
![At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715664143_tbrainstormMumbaiI.jpg)
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road following gusty winds and rain.
Tue May 14 2024
![Terengganu's decision to reject Territorial Sea Act cynical, hypocritical - Fahmi Terengganu's decision to reject Territorial Sea Act cynical, hypocritical - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71714118635_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Terengganu's decision to reject Territorial Sea Act cynical, hypocritical - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said there were no PAS lawmakers from Terengganu who objected when the bill was tabled, debated and passed in Dewan Rakyat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed? What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710500027_TikTok.jpg)
What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?
Once Biden signs the bill, a 270-day clock starts during which ByteDance must sell TikTok.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61711539066_LGBTcommunity.jpg)
Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as parliament passes landmark bill
The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making.
Wed Mar 27 2024
![EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill? EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679027880_TikToklogo.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652427239_TBINDIAWEDDING.jpg)
Indian state led by Modi's party seeks to ban polygamy, give women more rights
The bill also proposes to increase the legal age of marriage for girls to 21 years.
Tue Feb 06 2024
![As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81673851962_WEF.jpg)
As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
The wealth of the worlds five richest billionaires has more than doubled since start of the decade, while 60% of humanity has grown poorer.
Mon Jan 15 2024
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Bill on setting sole border agency to be drafted soon
The Cabinet agreed to the bill proposal to set up a new SBA entity which will use one name and operates as the new border control agency.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61701156541_Genericvape.jpg)
Illegal to sell nicotine products to minors after anti-smoking Bill passed - SFC
The sale and supply of poison including nicotine to children would be illegal as provided under Section 13 of the Bill.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680505615_StevenSim.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat approves Finance Bill
Steven Sim said the bill aims to improve direct income tax and indirect tax that needs the amendment to related acts.
Tue Nov 28 2023
![Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700809816_TerryGou.jpg)
Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, withdrew from the race to be Taiwan's next president on Friday after the breakdown of opposition talks.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699511258_YusakuMaezawa.jpg)
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond
The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
![Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663123455_JustinTrudeau.jpg)
Breaking the billion-dollar addiction to consultants in government
Private consultancy companies have govts addicted to their services and the bill continues to balloon as the ties that bind get tighter.
Sun Aug 13 2023