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by GK Ganesan October 31, 2020
Blog , Constitutional Law , English , For Lawyers , Government , Home Featured Articles , Politics

Between elections, how many times can the King appoint a prime minister – or a State Ruler, a Chief Minister?

How many times can the monarch 'exercise' his constitutional, 'appointing discretion'? My view is: 'Once'. Why is that?

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by GK Ganesan October 27, 2020
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Can the King refuse to appoint a Prime Minister chosen by the MPs?

The answer is ‘No’. His Majesty the King cannot ignore, delay or refuse the appointment of a Prime Minister, if the candidate has the support of the majority of the MPs in the House of Representatives.

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by GK Ganesan July 10, 2020
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Adakah Ahli Parlimen akan mengundi dengan hati nurani – atau mengikut arahan parti?

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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by GK Ganesan July 10, 2020
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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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by GK Ganesan March 6, 2020
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Is a request for a Vote of No Confidence an act distrustful of the King?

This afternoon the President of PAS, Hadi, alleged that any attempt to seek a Vote of No Confidence in Parliament would be to express distrust of the King. Is he right?

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GK is a senior advocate, international arbitrator, constitutionalist, author and littérateur. He lives in KL, Malaysia.

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