![Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721281323_Antiquotaprotester.jpg)
Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes
Angered by high youth unemployment, students have pressed for abolition of a quota of 30 pct reservations for families of freedom fighters.
Thu Jul 18 2024
![Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709890797_TaiCheeKhiong.jpg)
Mechanic sentenced to death for drug trafficking
The death sentence imposed by the Tawau High Court today was the first to be handed down after the Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674803551_TBpakistan.jpg)
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41694683507_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo also discussed current issues, including abolition of mandatory death penalty.
Thu Sep 14 2023
![Seven bills tabled in Parliament over abolition of mandatory death penalty Seven bills tabled in Parliament over abolition of mandatory death penalty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665044033_TBWANJUNAIDI.jpg)
Seven bills tabled in Parliament over abolition of mandatory death penalty
The Penal Code Bill 2022 aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty for offences under the Penal Code.
Thu Oct 06 2022
![Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71659080944_DewanRakyat.jpg)
Welfare aid, impact of abolition of UPSR, PT3 among focus in Parliament today
Bung Moktar will ask the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister to state the criteria that will be refined by the ministry in opening the country's border to more foreign countries such as China.
Mon Aug 01 2022
![List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642683238_ShamrahayuAbAziz.jpg)
List out mandatory death penalty offences to be abolished - Expert
Shamrahayu said the details were necessary as the government intends to carry out a public survey on the abolition of the mandatory death penalty.
Thu Jun 16 2022
![Abolition of mandatory death penalty won't jeopardise police enforcement - Hamzah Abolition of mandatory death penalty won't jeopardise police enforcement - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654933180_HamzahZainuddin.jpg)
Abolition of mandatory death penalty won't jeopardise police enforcement - Hamzah
The government's move to abolish the mandatory death penalty will not jeopardise the police force's enforcement efforts, in particular serious crimes, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![No time frame set for abolition of mandatory death penalty decision - Wan Junaidi No time frame set for abolition of mandatory death penalty decision - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654867009_WanJunaidi.jpg)
No time frame set for abolition of mandatory death penalty decision - Wan Junaidi
The government has yet to set a timeframe for the abolition of the mandatory death penalty to take effect.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![MAFI to assist those wanting to bring in food supplies MAFI to assist those wanting to bring in food supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653359640_ayam.jpg)
MAFI to assist those wanting to bring in food supplies
MAFI will assist any party interested in bringing in food supplies into the country, especially chicken from legal processing plants following the abolition of import permits.
Sat May 28 2022
![AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649328412_TBNantaLinggi.jpg)
AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta
The abolition of APs for food products is in line with the government's desire to ensure continuity in supplies.
Sun May 22 2022
!['I had to do it': Student leader defies Thailand's royal taboo 'I had to do it': Student leader defies Thailand's royal taboo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598694145_BANGKOK.jpg)
'I had to do it': Student leader defies Thailand's royal taboo
The demands Rung announced included more transparency for the royal family's fortune and the abolition of the royal defamation law.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Abolition of death penalty for drug trafficking to be focus of Dewan Rakyat Abolition of death penalty for drug trafficking to be focus of Dewan Rakyat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51597277014_FBREAKinsertname.jpg)
Abolition of death penalty for drug trafficking to be focus of Dewan Rakyat
Ramkarpal also asked if the government proposed to amend the sentence for drug trafficking to a minimal jail time so that the penalty is based on the facts of each case.
Wed Aug 12 2020
![Permanent Residents, long-term social visit pass holders liable to quarantine costs - Ismail Sabri Permanent Residents, long-term social visit pass holders liable to quarantine costs - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71589365558_TBIsmailSabriYaako.jpg)
Permanent Residents, long-term social visit pass holders liable to quarantine costs - Ismail Sabri
Action would be taken including the abolition of immigration facilities they had previously enjoyed.
Thu May 14 2020
![From Dec 27, Malaysians don't need visa to visit Morocco From Dec 27, Malaysians don't need visa to visit Morocco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484049410_PasportMalaysia.jpg)
From Dec 27, Malaysians don't need visa to visit Morocco
This is in accordance with the agreement on 'Partial Abolition of Visa Requirement' signed in Putrajaya on July 19 between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.
Fri Dec 01 2017