Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Consider This: Law Reform (Part 1) - When Children Take the Stand
While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sharmila Sekaran, Chairperson of Voice of the Children.
Tue Jul 09 2024
!['Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used in MP swearing-in ceremonies - Fahmi 'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used in MP swearing-in ceremonies - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695275510_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used in MP swearing-in ceremonies - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also said that it was not stated in the Standing Orders of the meeting.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![French elite have tried and failed to stop Mbappe, so Fofana questions why Walker should be any different French elite have tried and failed to stop Mbappe, so Fofana questions why Walker should be any different](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670544803_KyleWalker.jpg)
French elite have tried and failed to stop Mbappe, so Fofana questions why Walker should be any different
Mbappe's electric pace, sublime dribbling skills and eye for goal have made him the standout player at the finals so far, and the leading scorer with five goals.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Coalition to form federal government should not involve DAP - Johor UMNO Coalition to form federal government should not involve DAP - Johor UMNO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669022086_HasniMohamad.jpg)
Coalition to form federal government should not involve DAP - Johor UMNO
Johor UMNO has taken the stand that any political coalition cobbled together to form the new federal government should not involve DAP.
Mon Nov 21 2022
![Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665554788_KevinSpacey.jpg)
Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial
Rapp was challenged on the stand in court to testify in his civil lawsuit against Spacey for making an unwanted sexual advance in 1986.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Govt committed to achieve standing as the world's top 10 most competitive country - MOF Govt committed to achieve standing as the world's top 10 most competitive country - MOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665153372_TBzafrul.jpg)
Govt committed to achieve standing as the world's top 10 most competitive country - MOF
The government is committed to achieving the standing of the world's top 10 most competitive countries by 2025, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81656579161_JAKARTA.jpg)
Indonesia passes contentious law to create more provinces in Papua
Critics fear the move could undermine the standing of the area's indigenous population and threaten special autonomy powers.
Thu Jun 30 2022
![Prosecution to cross-examine Ahmad Zahid tomorrow Prosecution to cross-examine Ahmad Zahid tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81653481723_TBZAHIDMAHKAMAH.jpg)
Prosecution to cross-examine Ahmad Zahid tomorrow
After a few days of taking the stand to defend himself in a corruption case involving YAB funds, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will be cross-examined by the prosecution tomorrow.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![Special committee set up to standardise costs, fees for development of communications infra - PM Special committee set up to standardise costs, fees for development of communications infra - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71656416257_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Special committee set up to standardise costs, fees for development of communications infra - PM
The government has decided to set up a special committee on the standardisation of costs, charges and fees for the development of communications infrastructure at the state level.
Tue Jun 28 2022
![Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51656318061_Colombia.jpg)
Four killed, 70 injured in partial collapse of bullring in Colombia
A section of the stand toppled forward into the ring, where locals were participating in a bull-running event.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Set up centre for study of journalism to boost professionalism among media practitioners - PM Set up centre for study of journalism to boost professionalism among media practitioners - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653829556_TBISMAIL.jpg)
Set up centre for study of journalism to boost professionalism among media practitioners - PM
A Malaysian Centre for Study of Journalism needs to be established to support the standards and boost the professionalism level of journalism in the country.
Sun May 29 2022
![COVID: Govt looking at relaxing three main SOP measures - PM COVID: Govt looking at relaxing three main SOP measures - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650705905_TBIsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
COVID: Govt looking at relaxing three main SOP measures - PM
The government is discussing relaxing three key measures in the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the prevention of COVID-19 which will be announced soon.
Sat Apr 23 2022
![Lim Kit Siang was compounded by MOH - Khairy Lim Kit Siang was compounded by MOH - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647932691_LimKitSiang.jpg)
Lim Kit Siang was compounded by MOH - Khairy
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued a compound to Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit Siang for breaching the standard operating procedure (SOP) on control of COVID-19 outbreak.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647849547_TBRAISYATIMjpg.jpg)
Dewan Negara president unhappy over absence of MITI minister, deputy minister
Dr Rais Yatim wants the house to record the absence of the MITI minister and deputy minister at today's question and answer session as it is not in accordance with the Standing Order of the Senate.
Mon Mar 21 2022