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The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Amendments to Peaceful Assembly Act to be tabled in Parliament by October at the latest
PUTRAJAYA: Proposed amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (Act 736) are expected to be tabled in the upcoming session of Parliament or by October at the latest, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MADANI government spokesman said one of the key policy decisions brought forward by the Home Ministry (KDN) was the intention to amend Act 736, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament on Feb 13. 'The Home Minister (Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail) informed the Cabinet that between 2022 and 2024, 99 per cent of all applications for peaceful assemblies in Malaysia were approved. This is a very encouraging figure when we examine the statistics. 'However, we believe the amendments to be tabled in Parliament will further strengthen the people's right to assemble peacefully,' he told a press conference here today. On Feb 13, Anwar said that the government had agreed to amend Act 736 to facilitate and support the organisation of peaceful assemblies in the country. He said the proposed amendments, expected to be tabled in the next Parliament session, would include the removal of Section 11 of the Act, which currently requires rally organisers to obtain permission from venue owners. However, Anwar stressed that organisers would still be required to notify the Royal Malaysia Police five days prior to the assembly to enable the authorities to manage security and traffic.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Peaceful Assembly Act amendments to be tabled by October
PUTRAJAYA: Proposed amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (Act 736) are expected to be tabled in the upcoming session of Parliament or by October at the latest, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MADANI government spokesman said one of the key policy decisions brought forward by the Home Ministry (KDN) was the intention to amend Act 736, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament on Feb 13. 'The Home Minister (Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail) informed the Cabinet that between 2022 and 2024, 99 per cent of all applications for peaceful assemblies in Malaysia were approved. This is a very encouraging figure when we examine the statistics. 'However, we believe the amendments to be tabled in Parliament will further strengthen the people's right to assemble peacefully,' he told a press conference here today. On Feb 13, Anwar said that the government had agreed to amend Act 736 to facilitate and support the organisation of peaceful assemblies in the country. He said the proposed amendments, expected to be tabled in the next Parliament session, would include the removal of Section 11 of the Act, which currently requires rally organisers to obtain permission from venue owners. However, Anwar stressed that organisers would still be required to notify the Royal Malaysia Police five days prior to the assembly to enable the authorities to manage security and traffic.
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Amendments To Peaceful Assembly Act To Be Tabled In Parliament By October At The Latest
PUTRAJAYA, April 30 (Bernama) -- Proposed amendments to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 (Act 736) are expected to be tabled in the upcoming session of Parliament or by October at the latest, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The MADANI government spokesman said one of the key policy decisions brought forward by the Home Ministry (KDN) was the intention to amend Act 736, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament on Feb 13. 'The Home Minister (Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail) informed the Cabinet that between 2022 and 2024, 99 per cent of all applications for peaceful assemblies in Malaysia were approved. This is a very encouraging figure when we examine the statistics.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three new laws pump $575 million into Arkansas water infrastructure
Video: Van Buren community voices concerns after being without water over the weekend LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three bills passed during the current legislation session and signed into law by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders mark an investment in Arkansas water. Sanders said in a statement that the state's access to safe and reliable water infrastructure was necessary for the state to grow and thrive. 'I was proud to work with the legislature to support this legislation and invest more than half a billion dollars in Arkansas' water issues, and I will work closely with the Department of Agriculture to ensure we provide assistance to the communities that need it most,' the governor said. Arkansas' largest water plant set to be renovated; Central Arkansas Water customers paying for it Senate Bill 420, now Act 736, allows more private entities to convert to public water authorities, allowing them to apply for additional state funding. House Bill 1681, now Act 812, establishes the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program, providing $25 million from interest earnings per year over the next three years to water and sewer facilities, with 20% earmarked for rural systems serving 1,200 people or fewer. Multiple north Arkansas counties face water issues after pump station was lifted off ground by system break Senate Bill 421, now Act 578, creates a ballot initiative for the 2026 election that, if approved by voters, would provide $500 million in water and wastewater project funding through 2043, currently set to expire in 2027, paid for through loan repayments and no increase to state general revenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arkansas governor signs legislation investing in state's water resources
ARKANSAS — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed three new bills for larger investments into Arkansas's water infrastructure. 'If our state is going to continue to grow and thrive, then every Arkansan needs access to safe and reliable water infrastructure,' said Governor Sanders. 'I was proud to work with the legislature to support this legislation and invest more than half a billion dollars in Arkansas' water issues, and I will work closely with the Department of Agriculture to ensure we provide assistance to the communities that need it most.' SB420, now Act 736, allows more private entities to convert to public water authorities, allowing them to apply for additional state funding. HB1681, now Act 812, establishes the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program, providing $25 million from interest earnings per year over the next three years to water and sewer facilities, with 20% earmarked for rural systems serving 1,200 people or fewer. SB421, now Act 578, creates a ballot initiative for the 2026 election that, if approved, provides $500 million in water and wastewater project funding through 2043 that's paid for through loan repayments. Arkansas' existing bond authority is set to expire in the summer of 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
