Tag - Azalina Othman

NGO slams PAS man’s cow analogy, says Islam elevates women

PETALING JAYA: An NGO has slammed Maran PAS Youth information chief Salman Al Farisi’s analogy comparing women leaders to animals, saying that Islam uplifts and honours women’s leadership. Pertubuhan Generasi Aspirasi Pemimpin Wanita Malaysia (GAP.MY) said such statements are a blatant manifestation of patriarchal thinking that has no place in a civilised and inclusive society. It pointed out...

Urgent need for comprehensive political financing legislation, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must urgently implement comprehensive political financing legislation to mitigate corruption risks and enhance transparency, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Speaking at the Political Financing International Conference on Tuesday (Jan 14), Azalina highlighted that the absence of specific laws governing political financing in...

Govt discussing proposal to establish international commercial court in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is exploring a proposal to establish an international commercial court in Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said that the proposal was discussed during a meeting with Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and representatives of the...