Lawyer: 80 MPs Limit in Parliament a Threat to Democracy
A lawyer today said the move to limit Parliament to just 80 MPs at any one time from next week is a threat to democracy.
Lawyers, MPs: Digital Parliament Not “Rocket Science”, All Down to Political...
Parliamentary proceedings in Malaysia can easily be conducted online through video-conferencing.
Mukhriz: A-G Role in Suit Against Agong a Conflict of Interest
The attorney-general cannot represent Putrajaya in its suit to dispute the decision of the Agong in rejecting the cabinet’s advice to declare an emergency in the country.
Loke: Tajuddin Has Narrow Political View
Anthony Loke said Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has a narrow political view for thinking that equal monetary allocation to opposition MPs amounts to "killing" the BN.
Dennis Ignatius: Najib’s Appointment a New Low for Malaysia
UMNO-BN is whitewashing Najjib’s criminality and glossing over his betrayal of the nation’s trust, and giving him a patina of respectability he does not deserve.
Kadir: Bringing up Emergency Makes PM Look Desperate
In raising the matter of an emergency again yesterday, Muhyiddin Yassin looked desperate.
Dennis Ignatius: Please, Not Another Mahathir Administration
He has disappointed us twice before; he doesn’t deserve a third chance.
Kit Siang: Govt Should Not Expect “Blank Cheque” on Budget 2021...
The government should not expect a blank cheque to disregard the legitimate views and needs of the people ahead of Budget 2021.
Allow No-Confidence Motion and Save Budget 2021 Bill, Kadir Tells Speaker
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun can still save the Budget 2021 Bill if he allows the tabling of a no-confidence motion in the coming Parliament session.
King Can Advise, but MPs Will Decide on Budget 2021
The Agong can advise lawmakers to support Budget 2021, but it is ultimately up to them to decide.
Winners and Losers in Muhyiddin’s Failed Emergency Bid
The weekend drama of Muhyiddin Yassin’s bid to get a state of emergency enforced is over, but the saga of his government’s survival continues.
Dennis Ignatius: No Good Options but Perhaps a Silver Lining
The royal rebuke and growing public anger and impatience might finally force our bickering politicians to put aside their differences for now.
Liew Chin Tong: ‘Political Dinosaurs’ Like Zahidi Belong in a Museum
Zahidi Zainul Abidin is a “political dinosaur who belongs in a museum”.
Kadir: Agong’s No-Emergency Decision Confirms Muhyiddin’s Shaky Position as PM
The Agong’s decision to reject Muhyiddin's request for a proclamation of emergency has solidified views that the latter’s position as prime minister was temporary.
Analysts: King’s Rejection of Emergency Rule Could Seal Muhyiddin’s Fate
The decision to reject Muhyiddin's request for an emergency proclamation indicates that the Agong wants to steer clear of the power struggle among politicians.