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In the new bill, whipping rule covers all sexual offences against children, defined as someone aged below 18. 

Azalina says the bill will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat for the first reading next week.

Azalina says this on proposal to ban child marriages in new law on sexual crimes against children.

Over 220,000 have STPM certs and diplomas but the number of degree holders and higher is unspecified.

Renovation and upgrading works on the building, carried out since 2012, are now completed.

Azalina says this will be rectified by the House, to reflect amendments moved by Hadi last November.

This will justify the DAP veteran's repeated raising of the issue in Parliament back in the '90s, says minister. 

YOURSAY | ‘And who paid for your trip?'

'You will be charged under the law,' the law minister tells civil servants.

YOURSAY | ‘Who would simply bank in the money and not inform the beneficiary?’

Civil servants who tell the truth on government wrongdoings are already punished, says A Kadir Jasin.

Her statement comes in the wake of ex-MACC director Bahri Mohd Zin's statement on the SRC case.

UPDATED 6.50PM | However, a two-thirds majority vote is required in Parliament to amend the Federal Constitution.

Maria's detention under Sosma is part of a preventative measure taken by the authorities, minister says.

PARLIAMENT | Through the Offences Related to Awards Bill 2016, a person is prohibited from accepting any unrecognised awards.

Bersih is a political opposition movement disguising themselves as an independent 'civil society', says minister.

Minister says opposition should use standing orders to put forth a motion on immunity issue.

There will only be two days for other matters after Budget 2017 is passed.

This is regarding the limitations of Agong's powers in assenting to new laws.

They are acting based on the audit report, adds the minister.

UPDATED 6PM | Azalina responds to queries on whether gov't will send legal aid to the duo.

UPDATED 5.18PM | No agreement reached; both parties will meet again next month, says the minister in charge of law.

'The Malaysian Bar should be a self-governing body and independent. It must also be seen as an independent body'

UPDATED 2.45PM |  Amendments are being drafted and it is unfair for outsiders to interfere with statements, says minister.