![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
![Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702268985_TBmichaelmujahli.jpg)
Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators
The appointments are made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Mon Dec 11 2023
![Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692659318_SretthaThavisin.jpg)
Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister
Srettha Thavisin won the support of 61 senators in an ongoing vote of the legislature on his candidacy for premier.
Tue Aug 22 2023
![Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687145329_TBangkatsumpah.jpg)
Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators
They took their oath of office before acting president of the Dewan Negara, Senator Prof Datuk Seri Dr Awang Sariyan.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683119286_GeneralElection.jpg)
Thais go to the polls on Sunday, but senators could be the kingmakers
Some 52 million eligible voters in Thailand will go to the polls on Sunday in a tight race where the outcome remains unpredictable.
Fri May 12 2023
![Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51680512522_IsaiahJacob.jpg)
Senators stand on one leg for a minute in support, solidarity for Isaiah Jacob
In his debate, Isaiah used the term 'special persons' instead of PwD and proposed for a PwD Affairs Committee to be set up.
Mon Apr 03 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
![Saraswathy, Fuziah take oath as senators Saraswathy, Fuziah take oath as senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670651199_TBMASHUPANGKLATS.jpg)
Saraswathy, Fuziah take oath as senators
PKR vice president K. Saraswathy and former PKR Wanita chief Fuziah Salleh took their oath as Senators for one term effective today.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry, Tengku Zafrul, Mohd Na'im take oath as senators Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry, Tengku Zafrul, Mohd Na'im take oath as senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670040776_Senator.jpg)
Saifuddin Nasution, Zambry, Tengku Zafrul, Mohd Na'im take oath as senators
Four people were sworn in as senators today following their appointments as ministers.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660019719_TBpakmail.jpg)
Constitution (Amendment) Bill on anti-party hopping does not apply to senators
Ismail Sabri said the matter was agreed upon by the Special Select Committee after taking into consideration several inputs.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Two senators sworn in today Two senators sworn in today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41645870209_Parlimen.jpg)
Two senators sworn in today
Johor MCA deputy liaison chairman Datuk Lim Pay Hen and Padawan Municipal Council deputy chairman took oath of office today.
Mon Aug 08 2022
![Allow longer Dewan Negara session - Senators Council President Allow longer Dewan Negara session - Senators Council President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71659891908_TBWACANASENATOR.jpg)
Allow longer Dewan Negara session - Senators Council President
Khairudin said this would give senators more time to champion the people's well-being and strengthen the Dewan Negara.
Mon Aug 08 2022
![Italian PM Draghi looks doomed after coalition splinters Italian PM Draghi looks doomed after coalition splinters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658367007_MarioDraghi.jpg)
Italian PM Draghi looks doomed after coalition splinters
Draghi did win the vote in the upper house by 95 to 38 but dozens of senators refused to take part, leaving his administration in tatters.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![Gun reform deal forged by US senators, with key Republican backing Gun reform deal forged by US senators, with key Republican backing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655084016_WASHINGTON.jpg)
Gun reform deal forged by US senators, with key Republican backing
The United States has the highest rate of firearms deaths among the world's wealthy nations.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![PM breaks fast with MPs, senators at Seri Perdana PM breaks fast with MPs, senators at Seri Perdana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649599648_TBISMAILRASADIBA.jpg)
PM breaks fast with MPs, senators at Seri Perdana
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today hosted a breaking-of-fast ceremony for MPs and senators at Seri Perdana.
Sun Apr 10 2022