A storm is brewing in the Southern State of Johor. There are reports suggesting that the palace is unhappy with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM)’s choice of Chief Minister. Tun Mahathir, who is head of PPBM, is not pulling any punches. What is the role of the monarchy in the appointment of Chief Minister? Do…
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Replacing and Appointing the Johor MB: A Constitutional Monarch’s Role
This article first appeared at The Malay Mail on 10 Apr 2019. 1. Can the Sultan decree (“menitahkan”) for the MB to be replaced/resign? First and foremost, Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy. It is not an absolute monarchy. As a general rule, at the state level, all acts of the Sultan must be done in…