Emergency powers of the monarch


A caretaker government’s advice on emergency proclamation is not binding on the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

THIS column had on Jan 10 noted that the last date for the Dewan Rakyat’s dissolution is April 27; a general election must be held on or before June 26; and the next Parliament must be summoned on or before Aug 25.

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