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
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Ministers to mark 75 years of NATO, discuss more support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers agree to start planning for a greater role in coordinating military aid to Ukraine.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652591237_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls
Khan plans to lead the motorised caravan slowly northwards up the Grand Trunk Road to Islamabad, drawing more support along the way.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Motion naming Ismail Sabri as PM candidate gets support of UMNO divisions Motion naming Ismail Sabri as PM candidate gets support of UMNO divisions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647699053_TBPAUDAY.jpg)
Motion naming Ismail Sabri as PM candidate gets support of UMNO divisions
The motion supporting the decision in naming Ismail Sabri as the 10th Prime Minister candidate for the GE15 continues to receive the support of several UMNO divisions.
Sun Oct 16 2022
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Crafts industry needs more support from private sector - Nancy
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Syukri today called on the private sector and corporate houses to support the development of the local crafts industry.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate amid extended lockdown: Reuters poll Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate amid extended lockdown: Reuters poll](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81625550980_BNM.jpg)
Malaysia's central bank seen holding key rate amid extended lockdown: Reuters poll
Analysts said additional fiscal measures and improved external demand should lend more support.
Tue Jul 06 2021
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UN vote on call to stop arms supply to Myanmar postponed
Some diplomats said it had been delayed in a bid to win more support.
Tue May 18 2021
![MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41602675553_MEF.jpg)
MEF calls for more support for employers following re-implementation of CMCO
MEF hopes the government would look into assisting businesses via additional initiatives, including providing more tax breaks.
Wed Oct 14 2020
![Joko Widodo announces Cabinet reshuffle Joko Widodo announces Cabinet reshuffle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/61464262679_jokowi.jpg)
Joko Widodo announces Cabinet reshuffle
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced his second cabinet reshuffle at the State Palace on Wednesday as he aims to speed up economic growth and get more support from political parties.
Wed Jul 27 2016
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Citizens' Declaration may backfire, says Fitch research house
The Citizens' Declaration may be aimed at unseating Datuk Seri Najib Razak, but it can backfire and garner more support for him instead.
Wed Mar 16 2016
![Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41383393545_295x200.jpg)
Boycott issue: More support for Ismail Sabri's statement
Several quarters in UMNO say the Agriculture minister was speaking from experience through his previous portfolio as the Domestic Trade minister.
Tue Feb 03 2015
![In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/61352252353_295x200.jpg)
In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
President Barack Obama postponed threatened missile strikes against Syria on Saturday in a risky gamble that he can win more support for his plan to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Sun Sep 01 2013