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Azalina says the guidelines will be announced on Oct 24.

'Cabinet will have to decide on this, and I will present the pros and cons.'

While Edu Ministry has own procedures, cops will handle criminal probe in gang rape case.

PARLIAMENT | Azalina says first it must be made to provide source of authority.

The purpose of statutory rape laws is to protect children - Azalina.

Minister says govt will continue upholding international standards on statutory rape.

'Majority of the views urged for the bill to have a broader scope.'

Minister says it's to ensure follow-up actions are structured and impactful.

The government is ironing out the details and enforcement is expected next year.

UPDATED 4.20PM | Decision comes after reviewing final report, direction prepared by special task force.

Barriers such as distance and cost need to be dismantled, Azalina says.

This is according to AGC data, minister tells Dewan Negara in written reply.

PM's Department's Legal Affairs Division says rehabilitation and child protection are also being studied.

MACC's live-streaming suggestion should be discussed with CJ, Azalina adds.

This follows growing humanitarian concerns about the punishment and its effectiveness in deterring crime.

Minister says discussions at policy level important as relevant ministries will have their views.

Minister says establishing such a commission will significantly affect the MACC.

MACC data indicate 2,965 public officers nabbed for receiving gratification since 2015.

This would be implemented under National Action Plan for businesses and human rights.

Minister says the technology could be problematic in court matters.

Azalina says some states do not want any involvement at all.

Party must rise to close gap in public perception of its image, she says.

Proposal needs deliberation and coordination among various stakeholders, Azalina says.

Syed Amir cites Azalina statement on strengthening judicial appointment framework.