Reflecting On The Law

Parliament should be convened immediately to show due respect to this august institution and comply with traditions of democracy to tackle these issues amid fight against Covid-19.

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, the MCO has raised constitutional, legal and human rights issues.

A lot of political juggling is required when a coalition forms a Cabinet. But what matters now is meeting the people’s expectations.

The dizzying chain of political developments have raised a number of monumental constitutional issues.

The sagacity of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong can steer the nation through uncertainty if the PM post is vacated unexpectedly.

THE administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. Access to justice is, or should be, a fundamental right in a democratic society.

A TUMULTUOUS year has come to a close and a new year and a new decade have rolled in. While we reflect on the many blessings that our nation continues to enjoy, let us also be conscious of the challenges ahead.

We have made great strides in protecting basic human rights and freedoms, but there are always threats to counter. We fight best when we fight together.

If lawmakers don’t correct the Act’s disproportionate and arbitrary provisions, hopefully the courts will.

THE Federal Constitution is our nation’s fundamental law. It is the apex of our legal hierarchy of rules and is of superior validity to all laws – whether passed by the Federal Parliament, State Assemblies or local authorities.

We need to mend bridges, tear down walls and revive the spirit of 1957 and 1963.

THE pre-eminence and official position of the Malay language is deeply entrenched in our Constitution. Article 152(1) prescribes that the national language shall be the Malay language and shall be used for all official purposes.