‘Any policy that violates Constitution must be voided’


PETALING JAYA: Any state, federal legislation, government policy or guideline that does not abide by the Federal Constitution is deemed ultra vires and must be rendered null and void, said MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

He said Perlis’ move to pass amendments to the Administration of the Religion of Islam Enactment 2006 contravened the “aims and spirit” of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) (Amendment) Bill 2016, tabled in Parliament for first reading last month.

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