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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended his government's commitment to minority protection, arguing it does not compromise constitutional safeguards for Malays and Islam or weaken national cohesion.
Amanah has challenged PAS to present evidence in court if it genuinely believes DAP and Pakatan Harapan pose threats to Malays, Islam, and the Federal Constitution's position on religion.
Kelantan will table a new Syariah Offences Bill at its state assembly next Tuesday, replacing the 2019 enactment after the Federal Court struck down 16 of its provisions for exceeding state legislative authority.
Newly sworn-in Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has defended his appointment, asserting it followed proper constitutional procedures despite scrutiny from opposition figures over the legitimacy of his selection.
Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting a thorough review of all assemblymen's status across party lines to decide whether any seats require declaration as vacant, with decisions expected this week.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San has confirmed that investigations into a state assemblyman facing bankruptcy allegations are proceeding, though specific details remain undisclosed pending completion of the probe.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has asserted that his Cabinet remains unified in backing initiatives benefiting Malay and Islamic communities, dismissing suggestions of internal resistance to constitutional provisions.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal programme must no longer draw funding from the education budget, citing constitutional violations. The decision takes effect in 2028.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has definitively rejected any possibility of seeking a second term, despite recent parliamentary discussions about potential constitutional changes that could allow incumbent presidents to run again.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions questioning the loyalty of Malaysia's Chinese and Indian communities, reaffirming their constitutional respect and citizenship commitment amid political tensions.
Malaysia's appeals court has reserved judgment in a landmark case examining whether private citizens can face legal action for violating another person's constitutional rights enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has temporarily halted impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa pending judicial review of an independent panel report into the Phala Phala case involving alleged theft from his game farm.
Japan's parliament has enacted a major overhaul of the Imperial House Law to reverse declining royal family numbers. The reform allows male descendants from former imperial branches to be adopted, but divides public opinion and leaves palace staff with concerns about implementation and constitutional implications.
Vice President Sara Duterte has reiterated that the impeachment complaint accusing her of plotting to assassinate President Marcos lacks credible evidence, citing inconsistencies in prosecution documents presented during trial proceedings.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team argues that alleged threats against President Marcos and others do not qualify as impeachable offences under constitutional law, challenging the prosecution's evidence during Senate trial proceedings.
South Korea's Constitutional Court will deliver its verdict Thursday on former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis, a pivotal moment determining his political future and the nation's democratic resilience.
The Court of Appeal has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a hearing challenging the Bar Council's legal objections to the pardons board's decision. The ex parte application approval marks a significant procedural development.
Malaysia's Attorney General and Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi are mounting a legal bid to restore a High Court judgment that rejected the Malaysian Bar's judicial review challenge against a DNAA prosecution decision.
UMNO's Azalina Othman Said has firmly rejected suggestions that election victories could lead to prisoner releases, emphasizing that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardon powers under Malaysian law.
Singapore's High Court has dismissed a six-year constitutional challenge brought by the Liberty League Foundation against a correction directive issued under Singapore's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, with judges ruling they cannot compel government intervention.
The Philippine National Police will deploy 6,000 officers to secure Manila's Senate complex as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial begins, with road closures expected and security heightened around the proceedings.
The US Supreme Court has invalidated President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented and temporary visa-holding parents, ruling 6-3 that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to nearly all US-born children.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that only Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, possesses the constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
The Home Minister has confirmed that DAP politician Tony Pua continues to face police investigation stemming from a Facebook post that sparked controversy over Malaysia's constitutional monarchy and national principles.
Japan's cabinet has approved amendments to the Imperial House Law, sparking fierce opposition criticism over provisions addressing Imperial succession that parties say were not adequately debated across the political spectrum.