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Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has denied claims that the palace ordered the state assembly's dissolution, insisting it was a lawful constitutional process requiring royal consent under state law.
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The Malaysian Bar has clarified that its legal challenges involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi are rooted in constitutional principles rather than personal animosity, the bar's president has stated.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar has defended the sultan's approval of the state assembly's dissolution, characterising the royal assent as a fundamental constitutional procedure that carries no political implications or overreach by the palace.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has filed an application to strike out a lawsuit brought by opposition MPs challenging the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement, while the MPs seek Federal Court referral on constitutional issues.
A Seremban High Court decision has clarified that custody disputes involving only Muslim parties cannot be adjudicated under the Child Act 2001, directing such cases to shariah courts instead.
Former DAP MP Tony Pua has raised concerns about whether citizens face sedition charges for publicly disagreeing with the royal family on political matters, exposing a significant legal grey area.
King Charles III holds a rare constitutional power to appoint Britain's next Prime Minister. The monarch must choose someone capable of commanding House of Commons confidence, typically the majority party leader, guided by convention and careful counsel.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has rejected suggestions that Perikatan Nasional's inability to form federal government after GE15 stemmed from personal ambition or individual obstinacy, attributing the outcome instead to constitutional constraints.
Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme, serving 61 million students and pregnant women, faces mounting pressure to suspend operations. The National Commission on Human Rights has flagged implementation failures, food poisoning incidents, and alleged rights violations, while constitutional petitions challenge its Rp 335 trillion budget allocation.
Negeri Sembilan's undang council secretary has flagged potential contempt of court proceedings, alleging that the proclamation of a new Yang di-Pertuan Besar contravened an active High Court injunction.
Legal authorities have confirmed the Negri Sembilan state assembly dissolution is binding and effective, regardless of ongoing questions surrounding the appointment of a new ruler.
Constitutional experts have warned against proceeding with leadership changes in Negeri Sembilan while the incumbent's position remains contested, urging strict adherence to state law and customary practice.
A senior official in Negeri Sembilan has alleged that the announcement of a new Yang di-Pertuan Besar violated a High Court injunction, raising the prospect of contempt of court charges in the ongoing succession dispute.
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Lawyer Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar Al Mahdzar has applied to the Federal Court for permission to challenge the Agong's 2019 refusal to declare an emergency, a matter being revisited five years later.
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The secretary of Negeri Sembilan's Dewan Keadilan dan Undang has challenged his suspension, asserting the order lacks legal standing in the midst of a broader constitutional crisis.
Negeri Sembilan's State Secretary has emphasized that only the Yang di-Pertuan Besar holds authority over the appointment and removal of the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang secretary, following recent suspension moves by council members.
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An Umno leader has stressed that dissolving the Negeri Sembilan state assembly requires royal consent and cannot be a one-sided decision, underlining constitutional procedures.
Tok Mat has clarified that the decision to dissolve the Johor State Legislative Assembly and trigger fresh elections falls entirely within Sultan Ibrahim's constitutional authority as the state's ruler.
A court has validated legislation that extends vacant possession timeframes, ruling that the law aligns with constitutional principles. The decision underscores courts' responsibility to interpret statutes according to their underlying purpose.