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Kelantan will table a new Syariah Offences Bill next week to replace provisions struck down by the Federal Court in 2024. The revised legislation addresses constitutional concerns over state versus federal legislative powers.
A Malaysia Agreement 1963 technical committee has instructed federal ministries to fast-track resolution of outstanding MA63 matters ahead of a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim next month.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has deferred to the State Assembly Speaker's authority regarding allegations of bankruptcy affecting a state legislator, emphasising that all decisions will follow legal procedure.
Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting a comprehensive review of all assemblymen's status to decide whether any parliamentary seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is consulting legal advisers regarding eligibility concerns about a state representative, with implications for potential by-election proceedings.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly rejected any possibility of seeking a second presidential term, his chief of staff confirmed, following remarks by the National Assembly Speaker that reignited political controversy over constitutional amendments.
Malaysia's appellate court has reserved its judgment in a landmark case that could reshape how constitutional rights are enforced against private individuals, with implications for fundamental freedoms across the nation.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has granted President Cyril Ramaphosa temporary relief from impeachment proceedings related to the Phala Phala scandal, suspending parliamentary action while his legal challenge proceeds.
Sabah's government has reiterated its unwavering position that the implementation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency Act 2024 must not undermine the state's constitutionally protected immigration autonomy granted under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to countersign a constitutional amendment that will remove him from office, ending days of resistance to the measure backed by new Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Japan's parliament has approved revisions to its Imperial House Law to stabilize the shrinking royal family, permitting male adoptions and allowing women to retain status after marrying commoners—yet the male-only succession tradition persists despite strong public backing for female emperors.
Japan's parliament has reformed its imperial succession laws to allow adoption of distant male relatives, yet maintained the centuries-old prohibition against women becoming emperor—a decision at odds with 72% public support for female succession.
Vice President Sara Duterte has reiterated that the impeachment complaint alleging an assassination plot lacks evidentiary support, citing inconsistencies found during the fourth day of proceedings in the Senate impeachment court.
India's Supreme Court has suspended a Madras High Court order imposing a complete ban on cow and calf slaughter in Tamil Nadu, finding the lower court overstepped its remit. The stay reinstates existing regulatory frameworks.
Malaysia's apex court has dismissed former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's attempt to challenge a defamation lawsuit, rejecting arguments about public officers' rights to sue and freedom of speech protections.
Japan's lower house has approved a landmark bill revising the 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting male adoptees from former imperial branch families and allowing female members to keep imperial status after marriage.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team challenged the prosecution's impeachment case, contending her controversial 2024 statements do not meet constitutional standards for high crimes warranting removal from office.
Malaysia's UMNO information chief has firmly stated that electoral victories cannot be weaponised to secure the release of imprisoned individuals, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong possesses constitutional authority to grant pardons.
Singapore's High Court has dismissed a six-year constitutional challenge by the LFL group against a Pofma correction directive, ruling the court cannot compel government intervention.
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's attempt to strip citizenship from children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, ruling 6-3 that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship regardless of parental immigration status.
Japan's Cabinet approved amendments to the Imperial House Law, but opposition parties have strongly criticized the move, alleging that crucial succession provisions were inserted without proper legislative debate.
Japan's cabinet has endorsed legislation to address the shrinking imperial family by permitting adoption of males from former branch families and allowing women to keep their status after marrying commoners, though it rejects female succession.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured that plans to strengthen the Syariah court system will not affect non-Muslims' rights to freely practise their religion, addressing concerns about Malaysia's dual legal framework.