![PM describes death of Mutang Tagal a great loss to Sarawak, nation PM describes death of Mutang Tagal a great loss to Sarawak, nation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715337228_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM describes death of Mutang Tagal a great loss to Sarawak, nation
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the passing of Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal as a great loss to Sarawak and nation.
Fri May 10 2024
![US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81672838239_TBTikTok.jpg)
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or face ban
it would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's US operations within about nine months or face a ban.
Wed Apr 24 2024
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Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709180899_TBMitchMcConnell.jpg)
Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate Leader in November
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader in the Senate history, announced Wednesday that he will step down from the position at the end of the year.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81698811301_LukanismanAwangSau.jpg)
MPs, senators should be role models and quit smoking, says Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the matter should be given attention by Senate and Parliament as many of their members are heavy smokers.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Dewan Negara to debate urgent motion on Palestinian issue this evening Dewan Negara to debate urgent motion on Palestinian issue this evening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700711253_BangunanParlimen.jpg)
Dewan Negara to debate urgent motion on Palestinian issue this evening
The proposer is allowed to debate for 10 minutes, followed by other members of the Senate before the government presents its reply.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![240 bribe givers charged under Act 694 since 2019 - Ramkarpal 240 bribe givers charged under Act 694 since 2019 - Ramkarpal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81687759107_RamkarpalSingh.jpg)
240 bribe givers charged under Act 694 since 2019 - Ramkarpal
A total of 240 bribe givers have been charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Act 694) since 2019, the Senate was told today.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71685445977_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
US Senate's Schumer to host Musk, Zuckerberg, other tech leaders at AI forum
Several governments are considering how to mitigate the dangers of the emerging technology.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai alliance reaffirms backing for Pita's second PM bid
After a meeting with the alliance, Pita Limjaroenrat said his re-nomination for prime minister could not be blocked by the Senate.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![Thailand's Move Forward seek to curb Senate powers after loss in PM vote Thailand's Move Forward seek to curb Senate powers after loss in PM vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689324441_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thailand's Move Forward seek to curb Senate powers after loss in PM vote
Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat can run again if nominated in the next vote, which takes place on July 19, the house speaker confirmed.
Fri Jul 14 2023
![Thailand's Pita says 'enough support' from Senate to become PM Thailand's Pita says 'enough support' from Senate to become PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thailand's Pita says 'enough support' from Senate to become PM
Pita Limjaroenrat's eight-party alliance together has 312 seats in parliament.
Tue Jun 27 2023
![US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81682494000_JoeBiden.jpg)
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
![Elon Musk talks AI, Tesla with Democratic leader Schumer Elon Musk talks AI, Tesla with Democratic leader Schumer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41680141480_ElonMusk.jpg)
Elon Musk talks AI, Tesla with Democratic leader Schumer
Elon Musk discussed artificial intelligence issues and electric vehicles with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680783609_AzalinaOthman.jpg)
Senate passes Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill
The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2023 is aimed at providing more extensive protection to the group in the judicial process.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81677540569_banningTikTok.jpg)
Senators introduce bill that could lead to TikTok US ban
A bipartisan pair of high-ranking US senators introduced legislation that would give federal authorities the power to ban TikTok.
Wed Mar 08 2023