I came into the Malaysian Bar just under three decades ago. It was a personal battle to get into it; and it has been a battle ever since.
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This is a true story of an unusual client: one who kept his word.
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What is the test for Leave to the Court of Appeal?
Actually, it is still open. Other than one dictum, s. 68(1)(a) seems open to different interpretations. So what should that test be?
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Can the King appoint an ‘Interim’ Prime Minister?
In short, No. Why?
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Can the Government declare an ‘emergency’ to avoid a motion of No Confidence?
The answer is a 'No'. This nation is not the chessboard of irresponsible politicians. Our Constitutional rights hang in the balance. Will our King stand with the Rakyat?
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Will an MP lose his parliamentary seat after his conviction?
If he loses his seat what is to become of the political stability of the nation? Will the Government Change? What effect does this conviction have on Najib’s political career? Will he be disqualified as an MP?
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Who is qualified to be the Chief Minister of Sabah?
For the answer, you need to respond to two questions: (Q-1): Which single party has the most seats in the Legislative Assembly of Sabah? (Q-2): Who is the leader of that party? He is the one the Yang di-Pertua (‘the Governor’) should appoint as CM. In this, the Governor has no choice. So, who do you think satisfies these conditions? You are right!
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Do we have a Speaker in Parliament?
Did you realise that Malaysia has become the focal point of major constitutional issues in the last few years? We have had all sorts of issues that have assailed the nation. Last week we had another. Here it is
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Pada 13 Julai, dua usul akan dibentangkan di Parlimen: (1) Usul Undi Tidak Percaya, dan (2) Usul Pemecatan Speaker yang sedia ada. Pada hari itu, adakah Ahli Parlimen kita akan bersuara dengan hati nurani atau mengikut arahan parti? Apa yang akan dilakukan oleh MP-MP kita pada 13 Julai?
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Will the MPs vote obeying their oath, or party lines?
Two motions are pending before Parliament: (1) Motion calling for a Vote of No Confidence against the PM; and (2) Motion for the Replacement of the current Speaker of Parliament. If the Speaker motion succeeds, the new Speaker can block the Vote of No Confidence. What will happen on the 13th?
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