Clear, modern coverage of Malaysian news and analysis.
Kelantan will introduce the Syariah Offences Bill 2026 at next week's state assembly sitting, replacing a 2019 enactment struck down by the Federal Court over concerns about state legislative overreach into federal jurisdiction.
Malaysia's MA63 Implementation Technical Committee has instructed federal ministries and agencies to fast-track resolution of pending constitutional issues affecting Sabah and Sarawak, citing recent wins including increased state grants.
Selangor Speaker Lau Weng San says investigations into an assemblyman allegedly declared bankrupt are proceeding, with findings to determine if a by-election is needed under Election Commission authority.
Selangor's leadership is examining whether a by-election may be necessary following concerns about a representative's qualifications. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is consulting legal experts before proceeding.
Selangor's Speaker is set to announce the result of an investigation into an assemblyman's eligibility on August 3, with potential implications for a state seat vacancy and possible by-election.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal programme must be removed from the education budget, finding it violates constitutional education spending mandates.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has categorically ruled out a second term, with his chief of staff dismissing recent speculation about constitutional revision that would allow incumbent presidents to seek reelection.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be settled through the courts rather than political channels, arguing that legal clarity is essential for industry stability.
A Sabah assemblyman has called for a constitutional amendment to grant the Native Court the same legal standing as the Syariah Court, arguing the institution deserves recognition under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disputed remarks by a senior political figure regarding the loyalty of Malaysian non-Malay communities, asserting that both Chinese and Indian Malaysians fully respect the constitution and are genuinely committed citizens.
UMNO's Azalina Othman Said has cautioned against recent statements by Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Mohd Nor that appear to suggest only Malays truly belong to Malaysia, arguing such rhetoric contradicts the Federal Constitution's guarantees to all citizens.
Malaysia's appeals court has reserved judgment in a significant constitutional case involving Firdaus Wong, focusing on whether private citizens can be sued for breaching another person's fundamental rights.
The federal government has reassured Sabah that a RM1.5 billion interim special grant increase will not compromise the state's development and operating budgets, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team challenged the impeachment prosecution's case on Wednesday, arguing that her 2024 threat statements do not qualify as 'high crimes' under constitutional grounds for removal from office.
South Korea's highest court will rule Thursday on charges against former president Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his botched martial law declaration and the subsequent civil unrest that followed.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak permission to attend a hearing into the Bar Council's legal challenge against a royal pardons board decision affecting his case.
UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has firmly stated that election outcomes cannot be weaponised to secure the release of imprisoned individuals, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardoning authority.
Singapore's High Court has rejected a six-year constitutional challenge by a rights group against a Pofma correction directive, ruling courts cannot compel government intervention in such matters.
Police investigations into DAP politician Pua Kiam Wee persist following 140 reports lodged against him regarding a Facebook post about Malaysia's constitutional monarchy and national principles.
Japan's cabinet approved a contentious Imperial House Law amendment on Tuesday, triggering sharp criticism from opposition parties who say sensitive succession provisions were inserted without proper cross-party consultation, threatening the bill's passage.
Japan's Cabinet has backed a bill revising the 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting adoptions from 11 former branch families and allowing female royals to keep imperial status after marrying commoners, while maintaining male-line succession rules.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the public that initiatives to enhance Malaysia's Syariah court framework will not compromise non-Muslims' constitutional rights to freely practise their religion.