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LETTER | Parliament must never be misled

LETTER | Parliament must never be misled

Those answerable for this imbroglio must take responsibility and be held accountable for their actions.

Shouts of 'derhaka' ring out in Parliament after royal rebuke against PN govt

Shouts of 'derhaka' ring out in Parliament after royal rebuke against PN govt

PARLIAMENT | The Istana Negara statement puts Dewan Rakyat speaker in the crossfire.

Anwar says palace statement clearly states govt disrespected royal institution

Anwar says palace statement clearly states govt disrespected royal institution

PARLIAMENT | The opposition leader adds the govt has gone against the principles of the constitution.

Istana: Takiyuddin misled Parliament on EO, Agong 'very disappointed'

Istana: Takiyuddin misled Parliament on EO, Agong 'very disappointed'

UPDATED 12.54PM | The annulment of emergency ordinances has not received royal assent, says the palace.

MP SPEAKS | Sixty hours to a major constitutional crisis in Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | Sixty hours to a major constitutional crisis in Malaysia

Is this, therefore, going to be a double whammy for M'sians, on top of the Covid-19 pandemic?

MP: Was King advised on govt's surprise revocation of emergency ordinances?

MP: Was King advised on govt's surprise revocation of emergency ordinances?

Hassan Karim says the PM and his cabinet should resign if they bypassed the King.

King defers birthday celebration over pandemic

King defers birthday celebration over pandemic

Funds for publishing congratulatory messages should also be diverted as Covid-19 aid.

PMO refutes claim Muhyiddin meeting Agong after Umno pulls support

PMO refutes claim Muhyiddin meeting Agong after Umno pulls support

It says all the reports about the meeting are 'fake news'.

LETTER | Yesterday was the king's third gentle reminder

LETTER | Yesterday was the king's third gentle reminder

While the Agong cannot interfere with matters of governance, he may remind.

Anwar explains why Agong wants Parliament to convene before Aug 1

Anwar explains why Agong wants Parliament to convene before Aug 1

PM Muhyiddin should resign if he refuses to heed the royal decree, says PKR chief.

Agong says it again: Reconvene Parliament as soon as possible

Agong says it again: Reconvene Parliament as soon as possible

UPDATED 2.28PM | His Majesty expresses such after granting an audience to the speakers of both houses of Parliament.

Legal experts: Parliament should debate ordinances before emergency expires

Legal experts: Parliament should debate ordinances before emergency expires

Debating them after the emergency is lifted would render such efforts academic.

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

COMMENT | Re-opening Parliament: Who really gets to decide?

The future of our parliamentary democracy lies in the hands of the Independent Special Committee members.

Agong's discretion: Don't misconstrue law to fit desired outcome - lawyer

Agong's discretion: Don't misconstrue law to fit desired outcome - lawyer

New Sin Yew says those seeking to reconvene Parliament should pursue other available avenues.
Defending AG, Ali Biju blasts former Harapan colleagues for propaganda, half-truths

Defending AG, Ali Biju blasts former Harapan colleagues for propaganda, half-truths

The deputy minister says the AG has every right to clarify the role of the rulers in a constitutional monarchy.

AG asked to reveal advice to govt on Parliament's six-month lapse period

AG asked to reveal advice to govt on Parliament's six-month lapse period

UPDATED 3.15PM | NGOs say they understand that Idrus Harun is in a difficult position as he had to advise both Agong and govt.

Zaid: PM should explain AG's 'disrespectful' behaviour towards king

Zaid: PM should explain AG's 'disrespectful' behaviour towards king

However, the former law minister refrains from lending his voice to the call for Idrus Harun's removal.

Harapan calls for AG's sacking for his conduct on royal decree

Harapan calls for AG's sacking for his conduct on royal decree

UPDATED 6.39PM | Idrus Harun's statement is treasonous to the king, the Harapan leaders say.

Agong to meet Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Negara chiefs next week

Agong to meet Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Negara chiefs next week

This comes after PN rebuffs royal calls for Parliament to reconvene 'as soon as possible'.

Lawyer: Agong should refer power to convene Parliament to Federal Court

Lawyer: Agong should refer power to convene Parliament to Federal Court

'I propose for the palace to take the option under Article 130,' says Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla.
COMMENT | Parliament’s opening - a royal rebuke?

COMMENT | Parliament’s opening - a royal rebuke?

We do not have a proactive, effective government that upholds our constitutional structure.

Umno Youth: Party should leave PN if Parliament does not convene soon

Umno Youth: Party should leave PN if Parliament does not convene soon

It suggests this so that Umno does not get caught up in politics that goes against the king.

Rais: King has power when to recall Parliament under emergency

Rais: King has power when to recall Parliament under emergency

Senate president's stance on Parliament contrasts with that of Bersatu president.

LETTER | On the Agong's decree to reconvene Parliament 'as soon as possible'

LETTER | On the Agong's decree to reconvene Parliament 'as soon as possible'

'It is in the best interest of the government to heed His Majesty’s decrees.'