Ministry to meet stakeholders on proposed legislation
KUCHING: Engagement between the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development with stakeholders and MPs will be held before amendment to the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2008 is tabled in Parliament. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said normally before a proposed legislation is tabled in Parliament, the ministry will hold engagements with the stakeholders […]
New law to deal with risk disasters to be formulated
PUTRAJAYA: A new legislation to tackle risks of disaster will be formulated next year in an effort to identify risks of disaster and to ensure community preparedness, according to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim. A policy on risk disaster reduction will also be developed this year to mitigate disasters, […]
Lethargic Loathsome Legislation
I never expect a perfect work from an imperfect man. — Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers The frailty of human logic and the proclivity to make costly mistakes is evident in the law making business when spurious laws, suspect amendments and specious law reforms take centre stage showcasing the lawmakers’ lack of hindsight […]
Holistic legislation needed
LAW ON DRINK DRIVING KUCHING: The federal government’s move to tighten the law on drink driving should be implemented holistically, said Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. He pointed out that imposing higher fines would not necessarily prevent motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol. “To me the law is not enough, as […]
