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Tag: Constitution

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

Bangkok, Constitution, Military, Parliament, Protest, Tear Gas, Water Cannon

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

Constitution, Parliament, Policy, President, Sri Lanka

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

Constitution, Democracy, Parliament, Prorogue

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

Azhar Harun, Constitution, Leader of the House, Motion of No Confidence, Parliament, Prime Minister, Standing Orders, Tengku Razaleigh

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

Azhar Azizan Harun, Constitution, Correspondence, Dewan Rakyat, Letter, Motion of No Confidence, Parliament, Prof. Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi, Speaker, Standing Order, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah

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

Anwar Ibrahim, Constitution, Covid19, Government, Majority Support, Muhyiddin, Parliament

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.

Anwar Ibrahim, Constitution, convincing majority, Covid19, formidable, Government, Leadership

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 Ibrahim, Article 55, Constitution, Covid19, Government, Majority Support, Muhyiddin, Pandemic, Parliament

Anwar’s turn?

Reports suggest that the King had sought assurances of support before agreeing to an audience, and the fact that he … More

Anwar Ibrahim, Constitution, Government, Muhyiddin, Parliament, substantial majority

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

By Election, Constitution, Covid19, Democracy, Election Commission (EC), Pandemic

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

Appointment, Constitution, lawmakers, Parliament, Speaker

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?

Constitution, Democracy, Government, Leadership, Malaysia, Politics, Polity

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