In Malaysia, the state of emergency appears to be coming to an end, as announced last week during a special … More
Tag: Constitution
Junta’s foes woo ethnic allies with new Myanmar constitution
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : Opponents of Myanmar’s military government declared the country’s 2008 constitution void and put forward an interim … More
Thai police fire tear gas, water cannon at parliament protest
BANGKOK: Thai police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters on Tuesday (Nov 17), hurting several people in a … More
Sri Lanka parliament strengthens presidential powers
COLOMBO (Reuters) : Sri Lankan lawmakers approved amendments to the constitution that strengthened the powers of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and … More
Proposed “prorogation” of parliament nothing more than a sham to prolong the government’s shelf life
The proposal by MIC President Tan Sri A. Vigneswaran to prorogue Parliament is a thinly-disguised lifeline to Tan Sri Muhyiddin … More
The role of Parliament in checking the legitimacy of a sitting government
I know the title for this article is a mouthful. Forgive me, but taking into account of the current political … More
Motion of no-confidence: Setting the record straight – Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun
Dewan Rakyat speaker responds after letters from Tengku Razaleigh went public I AM aware of the discussions that are going on, … More
Questions and more questions
Hours after Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had his audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Tuesday October 13, Istana Negara … More
King to study relevant documents and consult party leaders, says Anwar after audience to demonstrate parliamentary majority
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has lost his parliamentary majority and it would be appropriate for him to resign.
Tenuous numbers prop Anwar’s bid to be PM
The Malaysian Constitution does not provide for the King to remove a sitting prime minister. Only the Dewan Rakyat has the power via a motion of no confidence, or by not passing an important bill like the annual budget, which is expected to be tabled next month.
Anwar’s turn?
Reports suggest that the King had sought assurances of support before agreeing to an audience, and the fact that he … More
Allowing polls delay may lead to abuse, warns expert
Constitutional lawyer says this could see ruling parties ordering postponements if they find public support unfavourable KUALA LUMPUR – Amending the … More
Decision on bid to dismiss Dr Mahathir, others’ challenge against appointment of Speaker, Deputy Speaker set for Nov 10
KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court will decide on November 10 whether it will dismiss Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s lawsuit … More
Is it wrong for Malaysia to be permanent Malay polity?
Although the thrones of the Malay rulers are hereditary and remain exclusively within the Malay royal families, Malaysia has always been able to provide for all of its citizens. All lives matter in Malaysia. Is it wrong for Malaysia to be a permanent ethnic Malay polity?
