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Vape: The legal issues
It is important for state governments to tread with caution so as not to overstep their jurisdiction when it comes to laws on vaping.
Amendments must be in line with the Constitution
Any changes to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 should be based on settled constitutional and legal principles.
Understanding the Federation of Malaysia
What is the Federation of Malaysia? Read here to understand what it is.
A landmark judgment on judicial power
A Federal Court decision earlier this year has restored judicial power of the federation to the judiciary.
Allow discussions on RU355 amendment
No citizen should ever be excluded or prevented from taking a stand about a piece of legislation, writes Syahredzan Johan
PAS’ push for hudud against spirit of Constitution
Malaysia must be anchored in fairness, equality, consistency and the uniformity of laws.
Upholding the role of the judiciary
When judicial scrutiny is ousted and discretion is limited, the ability of the courts to uphold the constitution and to provide redress for those aggrieved by the State is severely curtailed.
One law to rule them all
The Federal Constitution is the highest law of the land. And any law inconsistent with it are considered void to the extent of the inconsistency.
Looking back at 2017
2017 is behind us. As we move forward in 2018, it is useful to look back at the events and issues of 2017 which has impacted the legal landscape of the country.
Rights of a child suspect
What are the rights of a child who is being investigated for a crime?
