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The Right To Appoint Includes the Right To Dismiss - King Must Act

3 Aug 2021
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As is clearly stated in the wording of the Constitution now Mahiaddin has lost his majority the King has the authority to dismiss him on the same grounds that he appointed him. He needs to act.........

The Right To Appoint Includes the Right To Dismiss - King Must Act

Who Does This King Think He Is? Zuraida Demands To Know

3 Aug 2021
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Malaysia has been told by one bad tempered lady that the King and Parliament should know their place. Has Rosmah Mansor met her match in a party hopping political plotter who simply sees no reason to test the legitimacy of her right to hand out orders?.....

Who Does This King Think He Is? Zuraida Demands To Know

Constitutional Showdown - What Next?

2 Aug 2021
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A constitutional crisis can have its upsides: it settles matters, hopefully for the best. Malaysia is a young democracy meaning that certain boundaries must still be tested and conventions established. Today the People of Malaysia and Parliamentarians showed what they will not tolerate and why.....

Did The King Sign Off On The Decision To Snap Shut Parliament?

1 Aug 2021
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It is not Mahiaddin's decision to close Parliament. As in other constitutions around the world based on Westminster rules, the closure or suspension ('proroguing') of Parliament is the prerogative not of the Prime Minister, but the Head of State. So where is the Royal Assent?....

Did The King Sign Off On The Decision To Snap Shut Parliament?

The PM Just Sacked Himself - The King Must Appoint Someone Able To Command Support

31 Jul 2021
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The Constitution of Malaysia is clear: The Prime Minister must enjoy the confidence of the elected House throughout his term of office. If he loses it he must resign and the King must call the person who can command that confidence with the majority of MPs...

The PM Just Sacked Himself - The King Must Appoint Someone Able To Command Support

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