IT has been an extraordinary fortnight for constitutional lawyers. A multitude of issues has surged up against the Constitution. There are two important Bills in Parliament and a number of developments that impact constitutionalism in the country.

Despite a nationwide poll, the popular vote does not determine the winner of the presidency. That power belongs to the Electoral College.

Democracy will be advanced if Parliament scrutinises subsidiary legislation.

Annual rankings ignore many intangibles that should be at the heart of university education.

The Rukun Negara embodies the aims and principles which should guide our nation.

AS we commemorate Malaysia Day, it is important to look back at the mileposts that led to this historic accord between the British and Malayan Governments and the territories of North Borneo (Sabah) and Sarawak.

Despite his general duty to act on advice, the King retains some discretionary powers.

The people of Malaysia are like the colours of a rainbow – separate but not apart.

The great challenge before us is to stop conflicts by strengthening links between human rights and religion.

NO words can describe the barbarity of the terrorist attack on 84 innocent revellers in Nice, France, on Bastille Day last week. This was the third major terrorist strike in France since the start of 2015. And it came in the wake of similar perfidies in July in 16 countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Mali, Nigeria, Syria, Thailand, Venezuela and Turkey.

Article 66 (4A) permits the King to be bypassed but cannot apply to other institutions and agencies with constitutional role in law-making.

The Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 re-ignites some critical issues of constitutional law.