Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 2) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, MP for Muar, Johor.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Consider This:MP Pensions (Part 1) - How Many is Too Many?
A new eye-opening investigative report by MalaysiaKini’s Kini News Lab has shed light on the substantial pensions awaiting elected representatives after their tenure. The report highlights how some MPs are eligible for more than one pension due to holding different positions across their careers. Should MPs be entitled to multiple pensions for their various roles that they’ve served? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ooi Choon Nam, Senior Journalist at Malaysiakini, and Aidila Razak, Special Reports Editor at Malaysiakini.
Thu Jun 27 2024
![No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698120106_TBPutrajayaFadilla.jpg)
No final decision on SST hike for electricity, water
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said it is because there are pertinent issues, such as who is entitled to exemption, that needs to be discussed.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61685617247_JamalAbdillah.jpg)
Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments
Jamal Abdillah claims PRISM failed to collect and distribute royalties that the applicants are entitled to receive between 2017 and 2021.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Court: Children born overseas can get citizenship by operation of law if father is Malaysian Court: Children born overseas can get citizenship by operation of law if father is Malaysian](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655733094_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Court: Children born overseas can get citizenship by operation of law if father is Malaysian
Only children born overseas to Malaysian fathers who are married to foreign spouses are entitled to get citizenship by operation of law, the Court of Appeal held.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![Appeals Court rules children born overseas to M'sian mothers not entitled to citizenship Appeals Court rules children born overseas to M'sian mothers not entitled to citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646226308_AntonyJBlinken.jpg)
Appeals Court rules children born overseas to M'sian mothers not entitled to citizenship
The Court of Appeal today ruled that the children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreign spouses are not entitled by operation of law to be Malaysian citizens.
Fri Aug 05 2022
![Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654690954_KhairyJamaludin.jpg)
Contract medical officers undergoing housemanship entitled to facilities - Khairy
The government has agreed to extend the Fare to Return to Region of Origin facility to medical, dental and pharmacy officers on contract of service who are undergoing housemanship.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![May 9 decision on Ahmad Zahid's application to obtain recorded statements of 15 witnesses May 9 decision on Ahmad Zahid's application to obtain recorded statements of 15 witnesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634634961_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
May 9 decision on Ahmad Zahid's application to obtain recorded statements of 15 witnesses
Ahmad Zahid's lead counsel submitted that his client is entitled to a fair trial, hence the defence needs to see the said statements.
Fri Apr 08 2022
![Sabah always firm in its gas and oil rights claim - Masidi Sabah always firm in its gas and oil rights claim - Masidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41647190195_TBmasidimanjun.jpg)
Sabah always firm in its gas and oil rights claim - Masidi
Masidi said he would not be lenient in safeguarding Sabah's interests to ensure that the state was entitled to benefit from its gas and oil.
Mon Mar 21 2022
![Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647351150_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court of Appeal rules woman abandoned at birth entitled to citizenship
The Court of Appeal ruled that a 23-year-old woman who was adopted by Malaysian parents, was abandoned when she was born at a private hospital, and that she is entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Tue Mar 15 2022
![Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642574747_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Court of Appeal rules Sabah-born man a Malaysian citizen
The Court of Appeal ruled that the 27-year-old man who was born in Sabah to a Sarawakian father and a mother believed to be from Indonesia, is entitled to Malaysian citizenship.
Wed Jan 19 2022
![Appellate court dismisses govt's stay in citizenship case Appellate court dismisses govt's stay in citizenship case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622454598_MahkamahRayuan.jpg)
Appellate court dismisses govt's stay in citizenship case
Children born overseas to Malaysian mothers married to foreigners are entitled to be Malaysian citizens, pending the disposal of an appeal.
Wed Dec 22 2021
![German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626978011_germany.jpg)
German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach
Germans who have been fully vaccinated are entitled to a certificate which allows them more freedoms, especially to travel. Pharmacies and vaccination centres issue them.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Federal Court reinstates High Court's decision that ex-AIAC director is entitled to immunity Federal Court reinstates High Court's decision that ex-AIAC director is entitled to immunity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81619774488_KetuaHakimNegara.jpg)
Federal Court reinstates High Court's decision that ex-AIAC director is entitled to immunity
The bench in a unanimous decision, allowed Sundra Rajoo's appeal to reinstate the High Court's decision that he (Sundra Rajoo), as a former high ranking officer of AIAC, was immune from prosecution.
Fri Apr 30 2021
![UK judge says newspaper can delay statement on Meghan case UK judge says newspaper can delay statement on Meghan case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616463668_Meghan.jpg)
UK judge says newspaper can delay statement on Meghan case
The defendants are entitled to ask the Court of Appeal to look at their grounds and decide if those points justify the grant of permission to appeal.
Tue Mar 23 2021