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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Is it the time a claim is filed? Or after judgement? Eventually, the courts decided that the relevant quantum is at it was at the time its filing. Note that there is nothing logical about either of these positions.
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Suppose you are not a lawyer. How should you interpret your constitution? Are there any tools available to do that? Read on...
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A blogger once wrote that the monarch could appoint his gardener as prime minister. Was he right? This minor question begets larger ones.
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In short, No. Why?
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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?
Read MoreIf 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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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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If you are an MP, and you are convicted of a crime, and if your sentence is not stayed by an order of court, then you cannot continue as an MP. You know what happened to Najib. Will that happen to Guan Eng?
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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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