Between elections, how many times can the King appoint a prime minister – or a State Ruler, a Chief Minister?
How many times can the monarch 'exercise' his constitutional, 'appointing discretion'? My view is: 'Once'. Why is that?
Read MoreHow many times can the monarch 'exercise' his constitutional, 'appointing discretion'? My view is: 'Once'. Why is that?
Read MoreThe answer is ‘No’. His Majesty the King cannot ignore, delay or refuse the appointment of a Prime Minister, if the candidate has the support of the majority of the MPs in the House of Representatives.
Read MorePada 13 Julai, dua usul akan dibentangkan di Parlimen: (1) Usul Undi Tidak Percaya, dan (2) Usul Pemecatan Speaker yang sedia ada. Pada hari itu, adakah Ahli Parlimen kita akan bersuara dengan hati nurani atau mengikut arahan parti? Apa yang akan dilakukan oleh MP-MP kita pada 13 Julai?
Read MoreTwo motions are pending before Parliament: (1) Motion calling for a Vote of No Confidence against the PM; and (2) Motion for the Replacement of the current Speaker of Parliament. If the Speaker motion succeeds, the new Speaker can block the Vote of No Confidence. What will happen on the 13th?
Read MoreThis afternoon the President of PAS, Hadi, alleged that any attempt to seek a Vote of No Confidence in Parliament would be to express distrust of the King. Is he right?
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