Govt to table Anti-Bullying Bill on Dec 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will table its much-anticipated Anti-Bullying Bill in the Dewan Rakyat on Dec 1, after the draft law received Cabinet approval on Nov 21, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said lawmakers would receive a detailed briefing after the first reading, covering...

Eight youths change plea in unlawful confinement case

JOHOR BARU: Eight youths who previously pleaded guilty to unlawful confinement, criminal intimidation, extortion, and causing hurt to a 22-year-old man, have changed their plea. Muhammad Aqmal Hafifi Mustafa Kamal, 25; Ahmad Rushdi Jumadi, 23; Muhammad Nur Shafiq Abdullah, 25; Muhammad Haikal Zulkarnain, 19; Mohamad Amierul Hakim Shamsuri, 23; Mohamad Danish Hakim Kamaruddin, 20; Syamsul Hamiziey...

Youths must be drivers of positive change, says Fahmi on National Youth Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Youths must continue to strive, innovate and contribute toward building a greater nation, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said youths are the leaders of tomorrow and the catalysts for change today. "(On National Youth Day), we celebrate the spirit, energy and extraordinary potential of our youths, the pillars of hope for the nation. "Be...

Anwar calls on youths to enhance, uphold unity

JOHOR BARU: Having primary schools were a certain race is the majority should not be an issue, as it is a system that has been inherited from the nation's founding fathers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the matter should be approached with open heartedness and respect. ALSO READ: Preserve, nurture harmony to be passed...

Don’t punish those influenced by racial sentiments, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malays and youths should not be blamed for being influenced by racial and religious sentiments during the recently-concluded state polls, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said the rise in support for right-wing ideologies is not something surprising in Malaysia, as it is a global phenomenon. He said that western countries have seen...