Suhakam Act amendment shows govt hasn’t abandoned reform agenda
By Amar Shah Mohsen KUALA LUMPUR — The amendments being made to the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) Act 1999 affirms the Federal government’s continued commitment...
Human Rights Commission Amendment Bill tabled for first reading at Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Bill 2023, which aims to provide additional powers to the commission in dealing...
KDN to expedite constitutional amendment on citizenship
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 — The Home Ministry (KDN) will expedite the Federal Constitution amendment on citizenship, its minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. He...
Cabinet agrees in principle to review Sedition Act
PUTRAJAYA, July 25 — The Cabinet today agreed in principle to review the Sedition Act 1948 to ensure the law is only used to protect...
PDPA amendment by March, vital to avoid data abuse — Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 needs to be amended to prevent personal data from being stolen and used in fraud,...
Personal Data Protection Act needs amending to avoid data abuse – Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 – The Personal Data Protection Act 2010 needs to be amended to prevent personal data from being stolen and used in...
Deputy speaker wants amendment to constitution on Orang Asli welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor yesterday proposed that provisions involving the welfare and customary land of the Orang...
Dewan Rakyat passes Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023 which among others allows crisis intervention officers to arrest...
Dewan Rakyat session today to focus on bills for second reading
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Dewan Rakyat session today will continue with several legislative bills tabled for second reading, including the Finance Bill 2023....
Dewan Rakyat approves bills related to stalking offences
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Individuals found guilty of stalking, regardless of whether they are men or women, can now be jailed for up to...
Govt approves principle to amend three Acts related to children sexual offences
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Unity Government has approved the principle to amend three Acts related to sexual offences against children to ensure justice...
Selangor supports amendment of RM10 mln fine act against water polluters
By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — The state government welcomes the readiness of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change to...