The Russian president has signed legislation that gives him the right to run for two more consecutive terms. The constitutional … More
Tag: Legislation
10 ex-Bar presidents speak out against Muhyiddin’s emergency
They say govt is setting a dangerous precedent in invoking emergency powers. A line-up of distinguished lawyers has spoken out … More
Burkina Faso to vote amid escalating violence
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) : Burkina Faso will vote in presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, amid escalating extremist violence … 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
Party defections in Malaysia: Managing the ‘frogs’
Voters may feel betrayed and may refuse to come out in big numbers for future elections. However, it is important to examine the reasons behind defections and measures to manage this issue.
Hong Kong’s legislature passes national anthem law amid opposition lawmaker protest
The bill outlawing insults to March of the Volunteers was approved in the Legislative Council by a vote of 41 … More
We Are Hong Kong
In my final speech as Hong Kong’s governor on 30 June, 1997, a few hours before I left the city … More
Let Dewan Rakyat exercise its role
MALAYSIA is in the throes of unprecedented upheaval that has brought about various challenges. Foremost is the Covid-19 pandemic that has decimated … More
