![EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next? EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720392435_Frenchparliamentary.jpg)
EXPLAINER - After French election no party has a majority, so what comes next?
None of the three blocs can form a majority government and would need support from others to pass legislation.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81714015182_TBtiktokjpg.jpg)
US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
Thu Apr 25 2024
![Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712747218_MajlisRumahTerbuka.jpg)
Meeting to expedite introduction of legislation related to carbon after Raya - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sarawak is the first state to have passed legislation related to carbon in the State Legislative Assembly.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712309877_TBSERILOGO.jpg)
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51706767035_TBASjpg.jpg)
US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation
The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan tax relief legislation, which would reform the child tax credit and other fiscal policies, reported Sputnik.
Thu Feb 01 2024
![Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681371754_HukumSebatPenjara.jpg)
Singapore seeks to hold 'dangerous offenders' beyond prison terms
The proposed legislation would apply to those above 21 who are convicted of crimes that include culpable homicide, rape and sex with minors.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Constitutional amendment, new legislation being considered for inclusion in NACS - Ramkarpal Constitutional amendment, new legislation being considered for inclusion in NACS - Ramkarpal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81695625198_RamkarpalSingh.jpg)
Constitutional amendment, new legislation being considered for inclusion in NACS - Ramkarpal
68 out of 111 NACP initiatives were fully implemented as of the second quarter of this year.
Tue Oct 24 2023
![Anti-stalking law: Strengthen protection for survivors Anti-stalking law: Strengthen protection for survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41659603192_stalkinghendapin.jpg)
Anti-stalking law: Strengthen protection for survivors
Certain areas within the legislation need to be further strengthened, specifically provisions related to survivor protection.
Fri Aug 25 2023
![Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649089463_SriLanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker
The legislation was passed without a vote in the 225-member parliament as part of requirements linked to a $2.9 billion bailout from IMF.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684891857_CHATGPT.jpg)
EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief
The European Union's AI Act could be the world's first comprehensive legislation governing the technology.
Wed May 24 2023
![Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51682928423_BekasPerdanaMenter.jpg)
Najib's pardon bid not discussed in Pardons Board meeting on April 28 - Secretary
Khairul Dzaimee said the application will be discussed at the appropriate time, according to applicable legislation and regulations.
Mon May 01 2023
![Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682657038_rightwingdemonstra.jpg)
Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul
Israelis remain polarised over the planned legislation that proponents say would restore balance to Israeli authorities.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![New legislation proposed to protect overseas Chinese New legislation proposed to protect overseas Chinese](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51677229362_Chinaflag.jpg)
New legislation proposed to protect overseas Chinese
There are currently more than 60 million Chinese residing in nearly 200 countries and regions, according to the report.
Tue Apr 25 2023
![Factbox: TikTok's Chinese ownership, security concerns spark bans across nations Factbox: TikTok's Chinese ownership, security concerns spark bans across nations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81671502063_TikToklogo.jpg)
Factbox: TikTok's Chinese ownership, security concerns spark bans across nations
A new U.S. legislation would allow the White House to ban TikTok or other foreign-based technologies if they pose a national security risk.
Thu Mar 16 2023