![Bersatu seats: Speaker’s decision aligns with constitutional, legal interpretations - PM Bersatu seats: Speaker’s decision aligns with constitutional, legal interpretations - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71720499656_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Bersatu seats: Speaker’s decision aligns with constitutional, legal interpretations - PM
Tan Sri Johari Abdul had thoroughly read and interpreted the relevant laws, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720597062_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
Bersatu receives notification of no seat vacancies from Dewan Rakyat speaker
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said they will hire a legal expert to decide the next steps after receiving the notification.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712406184_GobindSinghDeo.jpg)
Govt drafting new law to combat online fraud, ensure digital security
Gobind Singh Deo said this was because both acts were entirely different from technical and legal implementation perspectives.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718269168_Najib.jpg)
Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court found there was no arguable case warranting a full hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application.
Wed Jul 03 2024
AWANI Tonight: Reducing plastic pollution, expanding reuse systems
As the government considers a national plastic policy, Hema Mahadevan from Greenpeace highlights key elements for a robust legal framework to phase out single-use plastics.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81719374048_assange.jpg)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea
His release ends a 14-year legal saga in which Assange spent more than five years in a British high-security jail and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![US music industry takes legal action against AI companies US music industry takes legal action against AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719365368_IPGeneric.jpg)
US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Gig workers commission: Take into account legal aspects, financial implications first - KESUMA Gig workers commission: Take into account legal aspects, financial implications first - KESUMA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709421206_Penghantarmakanan.jpg)
Gig workers commission: Take into account legal aspects, financial implications first - KESUMA
An interim report will be presented to the Cabinet in June and the final report will be presented in August, said KESUMA.
Tue May 21 2024
![Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81715160957_kaabahhajiarabs.jpg)
Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah
Malaysians who wish to perform the haj are advised to use legal means.
Fri May 10 2024
![Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686584280_UNESCOUnitedNatio.jpg)
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
![PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81714553711_TBANWARPUTRAJAYAjp.jpg)
PM wants legal action against those spreading lies on casino issue
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim had never broached the idea of organising gambling in Forest City.
Wed May 01 2024
![Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714098358_Protestencampmentj.jpg)
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Palestine Legal urged to probe the school's actions, which it alleges were discriminatory against those who are pro-Palestinian.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713414556_Swedenjpg.jpg)
Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender
Swedes have been able to change legal gender since 1972, but requires a thorough investigation and a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Love him or loathe him - can jurors be fair to Donald Trump? Love him or loathe him - can jurors be fair to Donald Trump?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710996280_TBTrumpjpg.jpg)
Love him or loathe him - can jurors be fair to Donald Trump?
Donald Trump has routinely used his legal troubles to rally political support and raise funds.
Mon Apr 15 2024
![Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712639247_signjpg.jpg)
Canada spies found China interfered in last two elections, probe hears
State actors are able to conduct foreign interference successfully in Canada because there are few legal or political consequences.
Tue Apr 09 2024