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
![Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689380218_TBHollywood.jpg)
Hollywood's young actors see career dreams deferred by strikes
Hollywood faces its first dual work stoppage of writers and actors in 63 years, forcing the halt of most productions across the US.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Implementation of amended Employment Act deferred to give time for employers to resolve shortage of workers - Saravanan Implementation of amended Employment Act deferred to give time for employers to resolve shortage of workers - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650285904_TBsaravanan.jpg)
Implementation of amended Employment Act deferred to give time for employers to resolve shortage of workers - Saravanan
The implementation of the amended Employment Act 1955 is deferred to give time for employers to address their problems on shortage of workers and recruitment of foreign workers.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![LPPSA: 4,000 PR1MA housebuyers to enjoy deferred loan repayments - Reezal Merican LPPSA: 4,000 PR1MA housebuyers to enjoy deferred loan repayments - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71643210752_TBREEZALMERICANjpg.jpg)
LPPSA: 4,000 PR1MA housebuyers to enjoy deferred loan repayments - Reezal Merican
4,000 housebuyers of PR1MA via the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) affected by construction delays will be given deferred loan repayments.
Wed Jan 26 2022
![Newlywed's plan to hold reception washed away by floods Newlywed's plan to hold reception washed away by floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71640352111_PengantinBaharu.jpg)
Newlywed's plan to hold reception washed away by floods
A newlywed couple's plan to hold a wedding ceremony took a raincheck after their family's house in Kampung Kuala Pah, Jelebu, was flooded last Saturday.
Fri Dec 24 2021
![5G network project cost does not involve govt financing or guarantee 5G network project cost does not involve govt financing or guarantee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637818512_DatukSeriZafrul.jpg)
5G network project cost does not involve govt financing or guarantee
The cost of implementing the 5G network will be financed through a combination of deferred financing to vendors, trade financing and working capital, as well as sukuk programmes.
Thu Nov 25 2021
![July 7 decision on quantum of damages for negligence, dependency claim in custodial death DEATH July 7 decision on quantum of damages for negligence, dependency claim in custodial death DEATH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620291858_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
July 7 decision on quantum of damages for negligence, dependency claim in custodial death DEATH
The Court of Appeal has deferred to July 7 to decide on the quantum of damages for negligence and dependency claim to be awarded to the family of a general worker who was found dead in Tapah Prison.
Thu Jun 24 2021
![Najib's 1MDB trial, SRC appeal hearing vacated as key lawyer under quarantine Najib's 1MDB trial, SRC appeal hearing vacated as key lawyer under quarantine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620019317_najib.jpg)
Najib's 1MDB trial, SRC appeal hearing vacated as key lawyer under quarantine
Both cases (SRC and 1MDB) had to be vacated this week because a key member of the team has to undergo testing and quarantine.
Mon May 03 2021
![FA Cup cancelled, M-League kick-off deferred to March 5 FA Cup cancelled, M-League kick-off deferred to March 5](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605230271_950x600.jpg)
FA Cup cancelled, M-League kick-off deferred to March 5
The Malaysia Football League (MFL) has cancelled the 2021 FA Cup and deferred the start of the Malaysian League (M-League) to March 5 due to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Tue Jan 26 2021
![PTPTN loan repayment deferred until December - Noraini PTPTN loan repayment deferred until December - Noraini](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51436240028_PTPTN.jpg)
PTPTN loan repayment deferred until December - Noraini
The deferment involved an estimated total repayment of RM375 million, making a total estimated deferral of repayment of RM1.13 billion.
Tue Aug 04 2020
![Federal Court defers to Aug 26 to decide appeals in drug trafficking cases Federal Court defers to Aug 26 to decide appeals in drug trafficking cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51592811296_penukul.jpg)
Federal Court defers to Aug 26 to decide appeals in drug trafficking cases
The Federal Court has deferred its decision to Aug 26 to decide appeals in drug trafficking cases involving three Iranians and a construction worker.
Wed Jul 15 2020
![Deferred loan repayments at RM55.2 billion as at July 13 - Tengku Zafrul Deferred loan repayments at RM55.2 billion as at July 13 - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41593870552_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
Deferred loan repayments at RM55.2 billion as at July 13 - Tengku Zafrul
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said of the total, RM19.3 billion was utilised by the business sector while RM35.9 billion was utilised by the public.
Tue Jul 14 2020
![Company gets leave to challenge govt's move in allowing deferred payment Company gets leave to challenge govt's move in allowing deferred payment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71593003151_courtgavelmahkam.jpg)
Company gets leave to challenge govt's move in allowing deferred payment
Rosilah granted the order to the company after senior federal counsel Rahazlan Affandi Abdul Rahim did not object to the leave application.
Mon Jun 29 2020
![HP moratorium interest cannot be higher than original contract - BNM HP moratorium interest cannot be higher than original contract - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41585891222_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
HP moratorium interest cannot be higher than original contract - BNM
Any additional interest that some banks may charge on the deferred payment cannot be higher than the original hire-purchase contract signed, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
Fri May 01 2020
![AirAsia X second-quarter profits soar on forex gains AirAsia X second-quarter profits soar on forex gains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61471956531_AirAsiaX.jpg)
AirAsia X second-quarter profits soar on forex gains
AirAsia X Bhd, Malaysia's long-haul budget airline, posted a sharp surge in quarterly profit, driven by foreign exchange gains and realisation of deferred taxes.
Thu Aug 24 2017