Lawyer New Sin Yew has taken a swipe at Pakatan Harapan over the federal opposition's stand on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's discretionary powers to reconvene Parliament.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, New (above) said Harapan should not misconstrue the law to fit its desired outcome of reconvening Parliament, now suspended under emergency laws.

"Let’s not misconstrue established legal principles to suit the desired...