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
![Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720269586_TBSgBakap.jpg)
Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins
The voting process for the Sungai Bakap state by-election concluded today after all nine polling centres, which opened at 8 am, officially closed at 6 pm.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41719985503_ArmizanMohdAli.jpg)
Feasibility study on Lemon Law expected to conclude in September - Armizan
Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the feasibility study was initiated in response to various complaints and cases.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Lumut copter crash mainly due to fennec going off course - RMN chief Lumut copter crash mainly due to fennec going off course - RMN chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41717045680_tbAbdulRahmanAyub.jpg)
Lumut copter crash mainly due to fennec going off course - RMN chief
There is no data to conclude human error occurred as the Fennec aircraft did not have a black box, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob said.
Thu May 30 2024
![LA police probe how 'Friends' star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose LA police probe how 'Friends' star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716355760_tbMatthewPerry.jpg)
LA police probe how 'Friends' star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose
Medical examiner concluded that Matthew Perry succumbed to an accidental drug overdose and drowning, with no foul play suspected.
Wed May 22 2024
![Malaysia, Australia conclude four MoUs Malaysia, Australia conclude four MoUs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709539407_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia, Australia conclude four MoUs
Two of the memoranda are renewable MoUs namely cooperation in the field of sports and cooperation in the field of higher education.
Mon Mar 04 2024
![Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707098988_TBPialaDunia.jpg)
Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Mon Feb 05 2024
![North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as primary foe, warns of war North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as primary foe, warns of war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705378157_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as "primary foe", warns of war
Kim Jong Un said he had concluded that unification with the South Korea was no longer possible.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Prince Albert II concludes visit to Malaysia Prince Albert II concludes visit to Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701210114_PrinceofMonacoPr.jpg)
Prince Albert II concludes visit to Malaysia
Prince of Monaco, Prince Albert II departed for Singapore after concluding his four-day inaugural state visit to Malaysia today.
Wed Nov 29 2023
![BRICS: The quest for a just multi-polar world BRICS: The quest for a just multi-polar world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692683918_BRICS.jpg)
BRICS: The quest for a just multi-polar world
The BRICS Summit that concluded on August 24 in Johannesburg is a significant milestone in the journey towards a multi-polar world.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693560501_NASA.jpg)
Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show
Since this new crater is close to Luna-25 estimated impact point, the LRO team concludes it is likely to be from that mission, NASA said.
Fri Sep 01 2023
![North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692164463_TBJSA.jpg)
North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US
North Korea concluded that Travis King crossed deliberately and illegally, with the intent to stay in the North or in a third country.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![FBI should never have launched Trump-Russia probe: Special Counsel FBI should never have launched Trump-Russia probe: Special Counsel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684210961_TrumpConservatives.jpg)
FBI should never have launched Trump-Russia probe: Special Counsel
Special counsel John Durham concluded that the FBI should never have launched a full investigation into former US President Donald Trump's campaign and its alleged ties to Russia.
Tue May 16 2023
![UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645116796_CharlesHay.jpg)
UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay
Malaysian market access to the UK will also see an upside, as the UK market is the fifth largest country in the world by GDP and is home to over 67 million consumers.
Fri Mar 31 2023