The Ambalat dispute exposes Malaysia's constitutional fault lines: can the federal government negotiate away Sabah's territory without state consent or parliamentary approval?
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Whilst preserving the dignity of the Royal Houses, the amendments established the unequivocal supremacy of constitutional law over traditional royal prerogatives:
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Artificial Intelligence flows through the hallowed halls of justice as the morning mist—pervasive, transformative, and unstoppable. Courts and lawyers alike should embrace AI — with wisdom, not fear. Frost reminds us, “The best way out is always through.” No machine can ever match the human soul's eternal quest for justice. That fire burns beyond all programming.
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For the first time in ninety years, we are asking the right questions in the right order. Under s.96(2)(a) RTA 1987, must an accident victim personally notify the insurer before suing — or does that duty lie elsewhere? Ten questions, and the answers a century of Commonwealth law has been quietly supplying.
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In ancient Greek myth, Prometheus, a daring Titan, stole fire from Olympus, the abode of gods. He gifted its brilliance to humankind, awakening their minds and spirits. Outraged by this defiance, Zeus resolved to punish mortals. What do you think Zeus did?
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"Don't be ridiculous!", is what you would say. Why not? This is because on March 6, 2025, it was reported that Malaysia’s Home Minister could declare any place (including a house) as a 'prison' under sec.3 of the Prisons Act 1995 (the Act). This was meant to – and did spark – a heated debate: could the Home Minister use his discretion to incarcerate a prisoner at a luxurious residence? ...
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The answer is, Yes. The Malaysian Federal Constitution, specifically Article 11(1), read with Art 3(1) and (5), guarantees every individual’s right to ‘profess’, ‘practice’, and, subject to certain laws prohibiting proselytisation to Muslims, to ‘propagate’ their religion. The Constitution therefore guarantees that non-Muslims have the same fundamental right of worship as do our Muslim counterparts. I will all tell you an interesting story at the end.
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The test for a stay of execution in personal injury cases involving the Road Transport Act 1987 (RTA) differs significantly from other civil cases. This essay examines the nuances of this test and addresses several key questions. It concludes that the test is far higher because of the operation of sec. 96(2)(b), read with ss.96(1) and 91(3) of the RTA. The other question is whether the insurer's 'right to intervene' ...
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Although the Federal Constitution has established a sound legal system, the machinations of a small group of people compel us to ask important questions. Is it true that the enforcement of the law is being disrupted by three devices: [1], an attack on the prosecutorial process; [2], an attack on the judiciary; and [3], a modification of the pardon process?
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Phineas T. Barnum was the owner of a very popular circus. He once said, “Any publicity, whether good or bad, is good publicity”. Barnum's point was simple: “Nothing is worse than not being talked about”. You might wonder why I quote the owner of a circus. Do you not think that what is happening in Malaysia is nothing more than a huge circus — one that even Barnum himself would ...
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