Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025
For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist
The report says Sudan accounts for 10 pct of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to just 1 pct of the global population.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Consider This: CMA Amendments (Part 2) — Online Safety or State Overreach?
Major amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act have been proposed to address a myriad of online safety issues, including hate speech, scams, and unsolicited messages. It also includes new explanations to refine and clarify the contentious Section 233, which has long been used by those in power against political dissents. What do we need to know about these proposed amendments? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Foong Cheng Leong, Deputy Chair of the Bar Council Committee on Intellectual Property.
Mon Dec 09 2024
Weekly review: Parliament passes eight bills
The eighth week's sitting also marks a significant milestone in institutional reform.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air
The war room committee will review weather and air quality forecasts daily and monitor the performance and actions of field officers.
Thu Nov 07 2024
PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB
Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024
AWANI Global: Azerbaijan | Spotlight on COP29 and ASEAN relations
Ahead of the highly anticipated COP29, Fuad R. Muradov, Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee on Work with Diaspora shares the country’s path to #COP29 and strengthening Azerbaijan-ASEAN relations in the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Special Committee formed to reduce SPM absenteeism
Wong Kah Woh said the Ministry of Education has planned intervention strategies by strengthening existing programmes.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Selangor Sultan orders committee to be set up to rehabilitate GISB children
Sultan Sharafuddin urged the matter to be addressed without delay as it involves the future of the children concerned.
Wed Oct 09 2024
MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem
The resolutions will be presented to the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Decision on GISBH doctrine expected after conference of rulers meeting in October - Mohd Na’im
The National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) Muzakarah Committee would be meeting to discuss the matter from tomorrow till Sept 26.
Mon Sep 23 2024
AWANI Tonight: GISB: Perlis issues fatwa labelling company a deviant sect
The Perlis State Fatwa Committee has declared the beliefs and teachings of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB) as deviant, becoming the first state to do so.
Fri Sep 20 2024