Controversy over Melaka’s reps


It is now 57 years too late to employ Section 21(1)(b) of the Eighth Schedule to legislate for nominated assembly members.

ON July 14, the state assembly of Melaka passed a controversial “State Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026” to allow the state governor to appoint up to seven unelected, nominated assemblymen to the assembly.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Columnists

Youth Protection in HPV
The�Nasi Lemak Index
Beyond a symbol
Jumping off the carousel�
Time to put on a mask to face the heat and haze
Saving Selangor from green/blue wave
‘Clean up after ourselves’
Nicol’s story can inspire new stars as Sukma takes off
A national embarrassment
US snared in costly standoff

Others Also Read