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
![Birokrasi 'membunuh’ perniagaan yang baru meningkat naik - Industries Unite Birokrasi 'membunuh’ perniagaan yang baru meningkat naik - Industries Unite](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719495168_DavidGurupatham.jpg)
Birokrasi 'membunuh’ perniagaan yang baru meningkat naik - Industries Unite
Karenah birokrasi yang wujud ketika ini tidak mesra perniagaan sehingga menjejaskan usaha memulakan atau mengembangkan perniagaan.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Birokrasi 'membunuh’ perniagaan yang baru meningkat naik – Industries Unite
Pengasas bersama Industries Unite, Datuk David Gurupatham berkata karenah birokrasi yang wujud ketika ini tidak mesra perniagaan sehingga menjejaskan usaha memulakan atau mengembangkan perniagaan. Jelasnya, kerajaan perlu menilai semula peraturan-peraturan sedia ada dan mempertimbangkan untuk mengugurkan sebarang peraturan yang hanya menyulitkan urusan perniagaan tanpa sebarang pulangan produktiviti yang jelas.
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Thu Jun 27 2024
![Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713937878_KarenNationalLiber.jpg)
Myanmar rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
The Karen National Union made a "temporary retreat" from Myawaddy, after the return of junta soldiers to the vital strategic area.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Reruai bantuan guaman dibuka di semua premis mahkamah Reruai bantuan guaman dibuka di semua premis mahkamah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710172578_TengkuMaimun.jpg)
Reruai bantuan guaman dibuka di semua premis mahkamah
Reruai bantuan guaman akan dibuka di semua premis mahkamah di Semenanjung Malaysia bulan depan bagi orang awam mendapatkan akses kepada bantuan guaman.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Kurangkan kerenah birokrasi, peraturan menyusahkan - Sultan Selangor Kurangkan kerenah birokrasi, peraturan menyusahkan - Sultan Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81709010899_TBSultanSelangor.jpg)
Kurangkan kerenah birokrasi, peraturan menyusahkan - Sultan Selangor
Penjawat awam perlu ada 'sense of urgency' dan bertindak segera dalam memastikan perkhidmatan berkaitan rakyat diselesaikan dengan pantas dan sempurna.
Tue Feb 27 2024
![Badan Peguam Malaysia pamer solidariti dengan rakan sejawat di Palestin Badan Peguam Malaysia pamer solidariti dengan rakan sejawat di Palestin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705362627_carencheah.jpg)
Badan Peguam Malaysia pamer solidariti dengan rakan sejawat di Palestin
Badan Peguam Palestin meminta sokongan daripada rakan sejawat di Malaysia untuk menjalinkan kerjasama penting semasa saat-saat mencabar ini.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702443723_TBMissUniversej.jpg)
Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Kenaikan gaji: 'Beberapa berita gembira untuk penjawat awam, pesara diumum tahun depan' - Fahmi Kenaikan gaji: 'Beberapa berita gembira untuk penjawat awam, pesara diumum tahun depan' - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41701667088_FahmiFadzilINTAN.jpg)
Kenaikan gaji: 'Beberapa berita gembira untuk penjawat awam, pesara diumum tahun depan' - Fahmi
Fahmi memaklumkan kerajaan melalui pelbagai kementerian berusaha untuk memudahkan cara perniagaan dan pelabur serta mengurangkan karenah birokrasi.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692949514_athletecompetes.jpg)
Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome
By fully deciphering the enigmatic Y chromosome present in males, the achievement could help guide research on infertility in men.
Sat Aug 26 2023
![Sistem visa pekerja mahir asing bersepadu bermula 15 Jun - Rafizi Sistem visa pekerja mahir asing bersepadu bermula 15 Jun - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81685517079_RafiziRamliPemuda.jpg)
Sistem visa pekerja mahir asing bersepadu bermula 15 Jun - Rafizi
Proses tersebut dijangka mengurangkan karenah birokrasi, sekali gus mencerminkan komitmen kerajaan dalam usaha menarik pelabur-pelabur asing.
Wed May 31 2023
![Donald Trump has been indicted - What happens now? Donald Trump has been indicted - What happens now?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680257738_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Donald Trump has been indicted - What happens now?
Any potential trial is still at minimum more than a year away, a legal experts said.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Ensuring effective protection measures for our children Ensuring effective protection measures for our children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678258528_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Ensuring effective protection measures for our children
Karen Lai, Programme Director of Womens Center for Change, says amendments to the law are timely but some details still need to be ironed out.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Mekanisme baharu percepat pengeluaran sijil halal perlu dilaksana - Zahid Mekanisme baharu percepat pengeluaran sijil halal perlu dilaksana - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679561183_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Mekanisme baharu percepat pengeluaran sijil halal perlu dilaksana - Zahid
Ia memandangkan pengeluaran sijil halal ketika ini mengambil masa kira-kira sembilan bulan untuk diluluskan berikutan beberapa kekangan termasuk karenah birokrasi.
Thu Mar 23 2023