This article first appeared at MalaysiaKini on 8 Apr 2019. I refer to the alleged presentation by several academicians to the Conference of Rulers dated April 2, which has been circulating in the media lately. I recognise that the government has decided to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and also…
This article first appeared at The Malay Mail on 25 Mar 2019. The disquiet on Malaysia’s ratification of the Rome Statute has gain resurgence these past few days. It has been alleged that the Rome Statute robs the immunity of the Rulers — by extension jeopardising the position of the Malays and Islam — and…
This article first appeared at The Malay Mail on 7 Jan 2019. 1. Can the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) resign from office? Article 32(3) of the Constitution allows the Agong to resign from office before his five-year term ends by writing to the Conference of Rulers. The YDPA can also technically be removed from office…