The Gopal Sri Ram I knew
He brought a level of legitimacy and credence to an institution that had been staggering under the weight of the 1988 judicial crisis.
Read MoreWhy 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 ...
Read MoreCan a hospital, or a police station deny service based on a dress code?
On January 30, 2023, a woman had been involved in a car accident. She wore above-knee shorts. The Kajang Police Headquarters turned her away.
Read MoreIs 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.
Read MoreShould 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?
Read MoreHave 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' ...
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