Protecting the Constitution


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 21 Mar 2006

How many of us know that the Federal Constitution has been amended 45 times resulting in 600 alterations to various provisions? Shaila Koshy takes a look at the 49-year-old Federal Constitution. 

It's a sad fact that the silent majority in Malaysia is more likely to complain and protest when the price of petrol rises than if Parliament makes or amends laws that erode fundamental rights guaranteed under the Federal Constitution. 

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