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Malaysia's UMNO information chief has dismissed claims that election victories could lead to prisoner releases, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardon powers, not electoral outcomes.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide regarding statements by UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi alleging Palace involvement in Johor's assembly dissolution. Investigations are underway under multiple laws.
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The Malaysian Bar has clarified that its legal challenges involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi are rooted in constitutional principle rather than personal grievance, according to the Bar president.
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Johor Umno chairman Onn Hafiz has pushed back against allegations from Puad Zarkashi, emphasizing that royal consent represents a legitimate constitutional mechanism rather than direct royal intervention in governance.
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has defended the royal assent process for the state assembly's dissolution, characterising it as a routine constitutional procedure rather than an instance of palace involvement in political matters.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has clarified that the state assembly's dissolution involved obtaining royal consent through proper constitutional channels, rejecting suggestions of political interference by the palace in the decision-making process.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian government have filed applications to strike out a legal suit brought by opposition MPs challenging the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement, as lawmakers simultaneously seek constitutional referral.
A Kenyan High Court judge has found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for defying court orders to suspend construction of a controversial US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, with the minister facing potential sanctions.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for clear boundaries in the upcoming Johor state election, stressing that the royal institution must remain removed from the political contest to preserve institutional integrity.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim has reaffirmed that the Madani Government distributes federal funds to Johor and other states strictly in accordance with the Federal Constitution and established legal frameworks.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim clarifies that federal allocations to states, including Johor, are governed by the Federal Constitution. States can dispute allocations through the National Finance Council.
The Dewan Rakyat begins a new sitting Monday to debate four significant bills, including a controversial constitutional amendment to impose a 10-year tenure limit on the prime minister, which previously failed to achieve the required two-thirds parliamentary majority.
Indonesia's free meal programme for 61 million students and pregnant women faces growing calls for suspension amid food poisoning incidents, transparency concerns, and constitutional challenges over budget allocation.