Constitutional crises come when constitutions lack clarity


The current Johor controversy conceivably commences from this clause – (Art 4.(2)(a), Second Part, Johor Constitution):

“The Ruler shall first appoint as Menteri Besar to preside over the Executive Council a member of the Legislative Assembly who in his judgement is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the Assembly".

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