They say govt is setting a dangerous precedent in invoking emergency powers. A line-up of distinguished lawyers has spoken out … More
Tag: Federal Constitution
Emergency ordinance made law, offenders face RM5 mil fine, 10 years’ jail
It bars legal action from being brought, instituted or maintained against govt in enforcing emergency order KUALA LUMPUR – The Emergency … More
COMMENT | Klepto-economists: Class-action ultimate recourse?
The beauty of klepto-economics is that no one acknowledges it applies to them and every action is ‘justified’. COMMENT | … More
Difference of no confidence motion in UK, Malaysia
In Malaysia, we have Article 43(4) of the Federal Constitution. It clearly states that if the Prime Minister ceases to … More
The ‘confidence’ debacle – Azalina Othman Said
Passage of Supply Bill 2021 this week is crucial MALAYSIANS are truly being governed in unprecedented and strange times. The passage … More
Lawyer explains how civil servants can be paid if Muhyiddin loses Budget 2021
Civil servants can still be paid even if Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin loses the vote on Budget 2021, said lawyer … More
Lawyer not suing Agong, only seeking court guidance
Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar intends to seek damages against detractors and sue them for criminal defamation KUALA LUMPUR – Lawyer Syed … More
King says no need for state of emergency, stresses upcoming Budget 2021 crucial for containing pandemic and restoring economy
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has announced that there is no need … More
Not ‘exclusive right’ of King to grant pardon, rules judge
PETALING JAYA: The High Court has held that the granting of pardon to convicts in Malaysia is not the exclusive … More
The ABC of a Proclamation of Emergency
The prime minister is on the verge of declaring an emergency. What is the implication? What is an emergency? An … More
No necessity to declare emergency, say lawyers
Three types of emergencies — a total curfew to preserve public order; a limited curfew where social activities will be restricted during particular hours; and one where there would be no restrictions on movement (or limited restriction) but with Parliament suspended for a certain period.
Time to tax MPs, state assemblymen emoluments!
THE time has come for lawmakers to have their emoluments taxed so they can contribute to the nation’s coffers in … More
Was the Speaker right to refer the Motion of No Confidence to a Minister of the Crown?
Last week, the Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament declared that to table, in Parliament, a Motion of No Confidence against … More
Unconstitutional for speaker to deny no-confidence vote
THE prime minister is reported as stating that his administration cannot be toppled by “street demonstrations” because that would be … More
Letter, denials and confusion
IN MY 20 years in politics and as a four-term MP, never before has a letter caused inexplicable mayhem in … More
Malaysian Bar: Constitution must be followed even in times of crises
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Bar is concerned over events that have taken place over the past several weeks which have … More
Tengku Razaleigh urges Dewan Rakyat to debate no confidence motion
KUALA LUMPUR: Member of Parliament (MP) for Gua Musang, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has called for the Motion of No Confidence … More
The constitutionality of freedom of association in Malaysia
THE calls for anti-hopping laws to be enacted in Malaysia are not exactly new. In fact, back in 1976, an opposition leader had proposed an anti-hopping law … More
What Is The Dewan Rakyat Speaker’s Role And Why Is It Such A Big Deal?
With the Parliament looking to restart on 13 July, there have been talks about the Speaker of the House of … More
Will the MPs vote obeying their oath, or party lines?
MPs are accountable to the people, not their respective parties. If an MP votes according to how his party demands of him, or if he votes in his own self-interest, for cabinet position and for financial rewards, Parliament will soon be filled with selfish, amphibious MPs. It will be filled with MPs who are not interested in the nation. MPs who neither believe, nor practice Rukun Negara.
Parliament under attacks
Chinese-language daily Nanyang Siang Pau earlier reported that Muhyiddin will be tabling the motion to remove and replace the Dewan … More
Malaysia : GLC appointments do not disqualify MPs
Appointment of MPs and politicians into GLCs is a norm in Malaysia, one that has been viewed by critics as a political reward system aimed at consolidating power and support.
Parliamentary privilege, convention, tradition and practice
In parliamentary language, the term ‘privilege’ means certain rights and immunities enjoyed by each House of Parliament and its Committees … More
