
Syariah Court Reforms Won't Compromise Non-Muslim Freedoms, Says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that plans to strengthen Malaysia's Syariah court system will not impinge on non-Muslims' religious freedoms or constitutional protections.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that plans to strengthen Malaysia's Syariah court system will not impinge on non-Muslims' religious freedoms or constitutional protections.

Thirteen of 29 Malaysia Agreement 1963 matters have been fully resolved, with five more achieving interim solutions, the federal minister disclosed in Parliament. Parliamentary seat expansion for Sabah and Sarawak remains pending.

King Charles III holds one of the monarchy's last personal powers: appointing Britain's next prime minister. The sovereign must select someone capable of commanding Parliament's confidence, typically the majority party leader.

Perikatan Nasional's failure to secure federal government formation following GE15 stemmed from constitutional limitations rather than individual ego clashes, according to Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad.