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KUALA LUMPUR: In-depth research will be conducted by 10 public and private universities to review the best practices to formulate details for the proposed Public Defender’s Act for criminal cases, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

‘This will help restore public trust in EC.’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has unanimously approved the amendments to the Penal Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2023, to decriminalise attempted suicide.

AN in-depth research will be conducted by 10 public and private universities to determine the best practices for the proposed Public Defender’s Act for criminal cases, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

THE Dewan Rakyat was unanimous in its vote to drop a legal provision that categorised suicide attempts as an offence, in a move seen as a stepping stone to helping those in need.

PETALING JAYA: The country will take a historic step towards decriminalising suicide bids when the government tables several amendments to the relevant laws during the Dewan Rakyat’s second meeting of the second session of the 15th Parliament beginning tomorrow.

This includes strengthening joint advocacy, thought leadership on international trade, investment.

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has told the self-proclaimed heirs of the late Sultan Sulu to take their claim of sovereignty over Sabah to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) if they have solid evidence.

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants, including department heads, will soon come under the scrutiny of the Ombudsmen if they slack off in managing the delivery system for the rakyat, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

KUALA LUMPUR: The country should enact a state immunity Act to protect itself from any foreign claims, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.