The assertion that Islamic law takes precedence over civil legislation is not borne out by any clear examples in the past 60 years.

A greater understanding of the Rukunegara will restore, not weaken Malaysia’s supreme law.

Democracy at home is not incompatible with horrendous acts of mass violence abroad.

No persons should be imperilled by subsequent criminal prosecutions if he has already been convicted or acquitted.

FEBRUARY 8 is the day of birth of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the father of our nation and the guiding light behind the Merdeka Agreements, the Merdeka Constitu­tion and the “social contract” that is implicit in our constitutional charter.

Rights without remedies are like lights that do not shine and fires that do not glow

AUG 31, 2017, will be the 60th anniversary of Merdeka and of the Federal Constitution. In conjunction with this important milestone, a group of distinguished citizens is taking the initiative to propose to the Government that our venerated national ideology – the Rukun Negara – be incorporated into the Federal Constitution as its Preamble.

THE election and accession to the federal throne of Sultan Muhammad V is a historic occasion for Kelantan. This is the second time a sovereign from the state has graced the office of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The first time was from Sept 21, 1975 to March 29, 1979.

We now recognise that food is as important as freedom, and bread as important as the ballot box.

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.