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COMMENT | Still no unity budget? What will the Agong say?

COMMENT | Still no unity budget? What will the Agong say?

There has to be a proper check and balance process so that no abuse can happen. Isn’t that the main crux of what a democracy is?
Students group probed under Sedition Act for article on Agong's role

Students group probed under Sedition Act for article on Agong's role

Police have recorded the statements of Umany's president and vice-president.

Putra VP, lawyer seek to intervene in suit over Agong’s rejection of Emergency

Putra VP, lawyer seek to intervene in suit over Agong’s rejection of Emergency

They say that as legal practitioners, they have the right to assist the court to arrive at a proper decision.

LETTER | Drop Umany probe, uphold freedom of expression

LETTER | Drop Umany probe, uphold freedom of expression

LETTER | The right to express views and ideas freely is an essential part of democracy.

Lawyers group seeks to intervene in suit over Agong's rejection of emergency

Lawyers group seeks to intervene in suit over Agong's rejection of emergency

Among its objectives are to safeguard the sovereignty of the law and the supremacy of the Federal Constitution.
Budget 2021: King calls for political maturity

Budget 2021: King calls for political maturity

After a briefing from the finance minister, His Majesty again advises everyone to put aside their political differences.
Student group republishes statement on king’s role, decries ‘media distortion’

Student group republishes statement on king’s role, decries ‘media distortion’

Umany also threatens legal action if disciplinary action is taken against the group.
COMMENT | The king and us

COMMENT | The king and us

COMMENT | Some argue that the king has no role and must abide by what the government of the day wants.

Cops summon Mujahid for allegedly questioning ruler's decision

Cops summon Mujahid for allegedly questioning ruler's decision

Bukit Aman CID deputy director confirms probe against the Amanah leader after a report was lodged in March.
Harapan tries to heed Agong's advice but wary of legitimising Muhyiddin's govt

Harapan tries to heed Agong's advice but wary of legitimising Muhyiddin's govt

The PM must choose between Umno and Harapan to pass his budget, but a third option may reveal itself.

UM investigating student group over statement against king

UM investigating student group over statement against king

'UM holds high respect for the royal institution,' says university's corporate communication.

Emergency: Rais advises govt to try again, but an Umno leader warns against it

Emergency: Rais advises govt to try again, but an Umno leader warns against it

Rais says it would be wise for the govt to seek another audience to advise the monarch.

Liu's aide reports Rais for sedition

Liu's aide reports Rais for sedition

He also urged the police to investigate Rais's message to the attorney-general.

Suit filed over Agong not acceding to PM's request for Emergency

Suit filed over Agong not acceding to PM's request for Emergency

UPDATED 1.42PM | Plaintiff Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar wants the court to decide if the king has 'unfettered discretion'.

Hadi questions if King's advice to stop politicking is being followed

Hadi questions if King's advice to stop politicking is being followed

PAS president also takes a swipe at the media saying it must be controlled well.

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

Agong advises all MPs to support Budget 2021

UPDATED 3.10PM | This after the king grants a pre-cabinet meeting audience to the PM.

LETTER | A layman’s thoughts

LETTER | A layman’s thoughts

'I sincerely hope that all political parties on both sides of the political divide heed His Majesty’s advice.'
COMMENT | Where are the wise among our politicians?

COMMENT | Where are the wise among our politicians?

The King averted a mega-disaster, but our politicians would rather cut up the country for their benefit.

Police investigate Facebook post which ridiculed Agong

Police investigate Facebook post which ridiculed Agong

The post was uploaded today and went viral.

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's failed attempt to declare emergency unnecessary, dangerous

MP SPEAKS | Muhyiddin's failed attempt to declare emergency unnecessary, dangerous

No one denies the threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, but no country has responded by suspending its democratic processes.

King's decision not to declare emergency a major relief to market - CGS-CIMB

King's decision not to declare emergency a major relief to market - CGS-CIMB

Emergency declaration would have shaken consumers, businesses and investors’ confidence, says stockbroking firm.

PM thanks Agong for confidence, cabinet to discuss emergency rejection

PM thanks Agong for confidence, cabinet to discuss emergency rejection

Muhyiddin says the government's current priority is to protect the people from the Covid-19 pandemic.

PN govt to restrategise after royal rebuff

PN govt to restrategise after royal rebuff

The government will also hold a special cabinet meeting in response to the Agong's rejection.

Keeper of Rulers' Seal: Rulers ensured check and balance, no abuse of power

Keeper of Rulers' Seal: Rulers ensured check and balance, no abuse of power

Syed Danial says the rulers had shared their opinions in an open and frank manner to help guide the king in his decision.