Currently under review by several govt agencies, legislation requires royal assent, says Saifuddin

Royal pardon granted by 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong clarifies Anwar as person who had never committed any offence, says AGC

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, July 17 — The selection of the country’s top judges must be done transparently and meticulously to uphold the rule of law and the principles of justice in national governance, said Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj. His Royal Highness said...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 21 — The Federal Court’s ruling in the SIS Forum (Malaysia) case is being hailed as a landmark decision that upholds constitutional supremacy while clarifying the limits of religious authority, without diminishing the role of state Islamic...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Any reform to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 would require a comprehensive review, including amendments to the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Prime Minister's involvement in the process of appointing judges is not intended to control the independence of the judiciary but to keep the government informed about developments within the judicial institution, according to a constitutional expert.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Madani government has given its full assurance that the judicial review process regarding the constitutionality of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Act 2009 will proceed without any interference or prejudice whatsoever.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, March 19 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s revival of the proposal to introduce a 10-year limit for Malaysia’s highest political office has been lauded as a crucial reform, but experts argue it also presents challenges to the country’s political...

SHAH ALAM, March 16 — DAP hopes the government will amend the Federal Constitution within the next two years to limit the tenure of the Prime Minister to 10 years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025, which seeks to amend the Federal Constitution, and the Parliamentary Service Bill 2025, which aims at improving the country's main democratic institution, were tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing citizenship applications is being amended and adjusted to ensure its implementation is in line with the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was passed during the last Dewan Rakyat session.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are advising the public to refrain from joining any rallies, reminding them to respect the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s prerogative powers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Applications for a pardon or remission of a sentence must be submitted by the prisoner concerned for consideration by the Pardons Board, which is chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor has urged women to continue to voice out and fight to increase the representation of women in Parliament through an amendment in the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Making the Federal Constitution more accessible to the public is crucial to elevate public literacy about the nation’s foundational principles, thereby preventing misunderstandings, said National Unity Deputy Minister K.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has clarified that the suspension of legal representation rights against Wira Dani Abdul Daim during the recording of his statement as a witness was done based on the law.

GUA MUSANG, Aug 15 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has approved nearly 14,000 citizenship applications to date, said its minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

PUTRAJAYA, July 25 — The Federal government has turned to the Federal Court in an attempt to set aside the leave granted to the Sabah Law Society (SLS) to commence judicial review over the 40 per cent special revenue grant, to which the state is entitled under the Federal Constitution.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 — The immunity and privileges enjoyed by MPs during speeches and debates at Dewan Rakyat sessions are limited through provisions enshrined in the Federal Constitution, said political and constitutional experts.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The Dewan Rakyat passed the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill 2023 today in consideration of an amendment made by the Dewan Negara under Standing Order 73 (1).