MP SPEAKS | Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim’s recent call for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to step down while the Federal Court deliberates on a constitutional reference concerning civil immunity is not only premature, it is constitutionally incoherent and politically irresponsible.

His suggestion undermines basic legal principles and reflects a troubling disregard for the separation of powers.

Zaid’s commentary ignores the legal basis and function of the constitutional questions referred under Article 128(2) of the Federal Constitution.

The prime minister has sought clarity on whether, in light of Articles 39, 40, and 43, civil litigation based on...