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Tag: Federal Constitution
MA63 bill to be tabled on Oct 26 but 2nd reading postponed
Some cabinet members want a briefing from AG first. De facto Law Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has clarified that … More
Govt presses pause on MA63 bill
The cabinet has decided to seek more explanations from the AG. Putrajaya has put a major constitutional amendment bill that … More
MA63 Council agrees on amendment to restore Sabah and Sarawak as equal partners
KOTA KINABALU : The Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) has agreed to proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution … More
Law minister: Article 113 empowers EC to conduct redelineation exercise
KUALA LUMPUR : Article 113 of the Federal Constitution empowers the Election Commission (EC) to conduct a redelineation of electoral … More
Malaysian govt under fire for appealing against ruling permitting mums to pass on their citizenship to kids
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian government is being criticised by civil society organisations and one of its own Cabinet members … More
Malaysian government proposes to create third deputy speaker post; role will be given to opposition
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government would propose amendments to the Federal Constitution in order to create a third deputy speaker … More
Kuching High Court orders federal govt to lower voting age by year end
KUALA LUMPUR : The Kuching High Court via a judicial review today (Sept 3) ordered the federal government to lower … More
A Merdeka Reflection
Seeking a New Vision for Malaysia This is a collaboration with Dr Azly Rahman to explore the theme of the … More
Amend the Federal Constitution for specific types of emergencies
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawmakers should put forth amendments or additions to Article 150 of the Federal Constitution to provide emergency legal … More
“Group of 114” has done it again, says former minister
THE group of 114 Parliamentarians (Group of 114) who has staged a coup to overthrow the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government … More
Malaysian Bar urges PM to resign, in accordance with Federal Constitution
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian Bar has called on Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin to step down after admitting that … More
PH rejects Muhyiddin’s offer of reforms in exchange for support
Its leaders reject the offer as a ‘bribe’, saying they will be able to offer a better plan to the … More
Royal institution must be upheld as check and balance power, says Tengku Hassanal
KUANTAN : The royal institution must be upheld and maintained as one of the last check and balance powers for … More
Speaker accused of lying to avoid vote on motions
Beruas MP says Azhar has lost his credibility and integrity. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun has been accused of … More
Different interpretations over the Malaysian king’s role in revoking emergency ordinances
KUALA LUMPUR: The five-day special parliamentary meeting which began last Monday (Jul 26) was supposed to allow the Malaysian government … More
Different interpretations over the Malaysian king’s role in revoking emergency ordinances
KUALA LUMPUR: The five-day special parliamentary meeting which began last Monday (Jul 26) was supposed to allow the Malaysian government … More
A King is a King — Daulat Tuanku! — Hafiz Hassan
On July 9, 1963 an agreement was concluded among “the Federation of Malaya, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and … More
Agong’s signature not essential for revocation of ordinances, says former top judge
Gopal Sri Ram cites a precedent set in a landmark constitutional case six decades ago showing that ultimate authority lies … More
IDEAS: Restore Parliament democracy, debate revocation of emergency ordinances
THE Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has urged the Government to be honest and transparent by immediately calling … More
Here’s what the PMO got wrong, explains PH
PETALING JAYA : The Prime Minister’s Office has wrongfully treated the King as a “mere rubber stamp” in its response … More
The unfolding of a constitutional crisis
It would be ideal if Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin decided to resign honorably. Or at the very least take a … More
Get AG to Parliament, MPs have unanswered questions: Azalina
Deputy Speaker also moots having said office-holder appointed among lawmakers, to have him ‘sit in the House’ KUALA LUMPUR – … More
Dewan Rakyat agenda does not meet constitutional requirements – MP
Pasir Gudang lawmaker speculates that Putrajaya wants to avoid annulling emergency laws. The upcoming reconvening of Parliament beginning Monday does … More
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