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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Uzbekistan strengthen legal cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Uzbekistan will continue to strengthen friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the field of law, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the commitment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her and Uzbekistan's Justice Minister, Akbar Tashkulov, during her official working visit to Tashkent. She said the MoU also covers the exchange of publicly accessible laws on matters of mutual interest, as well as the sharing of experiences and best practices, particularly in the area of legal reform. The MoU also includes capacity-building initiatives such as training programmes, seminars, conferences, and joint field studies, as well as efforts to foster professional ties between legal officers from both countries. 'During the meeting, we also discussed and exchanged views on various legal matters, particularly on the legal reform agenda and the MADANI Government institutions, which the Uzbek side described as a very progressive step,' she said in a Facebook post. She said the discussion also touched on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems and services to enhance access to justice, as well as arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Azalina added that during the meeting, Akbar expressed his commitment to attend the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, which will be held from Aug 19 to 21 in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Uzbekistan ink MoU to boost legal cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Uzbekistan will continue to strengthen friendly relations and bilateral cooperation in the field of law, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the commitment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her and Uzbekistan's Justice Minister, Akbar Tashkulov, during her official working visit to Tashkent. She said the MoU also covers the exchange of publicly accessible laws on matters of mutual interest, as well as the sharing of experiences and best practices, particularly in the area of legal reform. The MoU also includes capacity-building initiatives such as training programmes, seminars, conferences, and joint field studies, as well as efforts to foster professional ties between legal officers from both countries. 'During the meeting, we also discussed and exchanged views on various legal matters, particularly on the legal reform agenda and the MADANI Government institutions, which the Uzbek side described as a very progressive step,' she said in a Facebook post. She said the discussion also touched on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems and services to enhance access to justice, as well as arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. Azalina added that during the meeting, Akbar expressed his commitment to attend the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, which will be held from Aug 19 to 21 in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysian legislative reforms receive world recognition
KUALA LUMPUR: The international community, especially the world's legal community, has recognised the efforts and initiatives for legal and institutional reforms that have been diligently implemented by the MADANI Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the recognition was clear when she was given the honour to deliver her views and explanations regarding the legal reform efforts that have and are being implemented by the MADANI Government in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a post on Facebook, Azalina said views and explanations related to digitalisation and the latest era of technology with the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), were raised and delivered during the plenary session of the Tashkent Law Spring International Legal Forum 2025, themed 'The Age of Digital Technologies: A Legal Perspective of the Future'. 'In that session, I shared the stage with international experts including ministers of justice and digital from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Russia, as well as several experts from world-renowned bodies,' she said in the post. Azalina said she is currently in Tashkent on an official visit at the invitation of Uzbekistan's Justice Minister Akbar Tashkulov to attend the forum.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Global praise for Malaysia's legal reforms at Tashkent Forum
KUALA LUMPUR: The international community, especially the world's legal community, has recognised the efforts and initiatives for legal and institutional reforms that have been diligently implemented by the MADANI Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the recognition was clear when she was given the honour to deliver her views and explanations regarding the legal reform efforts that have and are being implemented by the MADANI Government in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In a post on Facebook, Azalina said views and explanations related to digitalisation and the latest era of technology with the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), were raised and delivered during the plenary session of the Tashkent Law Spring International Legal Forum 2025, themed 'The Age of Digital Technologies: A Legal Perspective of the Future'. 'In that session, I shared the stage with international experts including ministers of justice and digital from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Russia, as well as several experts from world-renowned bodies,' she said in the post. Azalina said she is currently in Tashkent on an official visit at the invitation of Uzbekistan's Justice Minister Akbar Tashkulov to attend the forum.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Why 65 is the 'new 60' for retirement
COMMENT | Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said's recent proposal to raise Malaysia's retirement age to 65 is not merely a recommendation. It is a vital and timely call to action that the National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) wholeheartedly supports. Azalina's suggestion aligns perfectly with Nube's advocacy in our yet-to-be-negotiated 20th Collective Agreement, and we are ready to assist the minister in realising this crucial initiative. Consider the global landscape. Countries like...
