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by GK Ganesan April 24, 2023

Why do Malaysian Ministers refuse to go on leave, or better still, resign, when their character in public office is called into question?

Ministers who suffer even a whiff of impropriety should immediately (1) make a public statement explaining the circumstances of the allegations against them; (2) allow space for enforcement agencies and Parliamentary Committees to do their investigation; and (3) go on leave.

by GK Ganesan January 11, 2023

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Is the Anwar Government’s 2022 Confidence and Supply Agreement invalid in law?

Three days before the first meeting of the 15th Session of Parliament, five political parties entered into a Confidence and Supply Agreement (or ‘CSA’). This was on 19 December 2022.

by GK Ganesan December 25, 2022

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Should the Senate be a back door into the Cabinet?

The questions is not whether Senators can be admitted into the cabinet. To that question, the answer is obvious. They can be. The question is: what should be their qualifications?

by GK Ganesan December 12, 2022

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Have the four Sabah MPs lost their seats?

The facts emerging from Sabah get murkier by the hour. If their resignation has been accepted, then they will lose their seats. Yet, unless the Speaker follows the procedure in Article 49A, one cannot ‘automatically knock out' the four Sabah MPs. Truth will out.

by GK Ganesan December 3, 2022

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Should the Anwar Government implement Corruption Amnesty?

Corruption is enmeshed throughout the Government. It cannot be ripped out without damaging the nation. Can kleptocrats be allowed to return what they stole, and let off with a minor punishment? Could only the recalcitrant and the greedy be subjected to naming, shaming? Should their family and friends, who helped in corruption, be punished?

by GK Ganesan December 2, 2022

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Does the Speaker remain in office after the dissolution of Parliament?

The Speaker stays in office until he resigns, or another Speaker is appointed when the next parliament convenes.

by GK Ganesan November 24, 2022

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Anwar’s long journey begins…

After a meteoric rise, and tragic incarceration, Malaysia's new, and 10th prime minister Anwar, is poised to lead. But his path is strewn with hidden pitfalls and ripples with hissing vipers. Difficult days lie ahead.

by GK Ganesan November 22, 2022

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What happens when there is a ‘hung parliament’?

If no party, or coalition, has the minimum number of 112 MPs, then the King is required, by legal convention, to invite the leader of the coalition with the largest bloc of MPs, to form a Government.

by GK Ganesan November 21, 2022

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How does the Malaysian anti-hopping law work? Can it be manipulated?

Will the anti-hopping law stop MPs from jumping to different coalitions? Are there loopholes in the Anti Hopping law? Can the laws be manipulated? How should political parties stop frogs?

by GK Ganesan November 16, 2022

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What happens to the Padang Serai seat after Mr. Karupaiya’s passing?

Has PKR lost its Padang Serai seat? Answer: No. The election for that constituency has to be postponed. The previous nominations stand. New nominations can be made.