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Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department has dismissed claims linking electoral victories to prisoner releases, stating that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds pardoning authority.
South Korea's highest court has upheld a seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to impose martial law in December 2024. The conviction covers obstruction of cabinet deliberations and use of forged documents in the controversial move.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured the public that plans to elevate the status of Syariah courts will not encroach on the constitutional rights of non-Muslims to practise their faith freely.
Malaysian police have received a report concerning claims that allegedly connect the Johor royal palace to decisions surrounding the state assembly's dissolution, raising questions about palace involvement in political processes.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected claims that the palace ordered the state assembly dissolution, insisting the process strictly adhered to constitutional requirements and royal consent procedures.
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The Malaysian Bar has rejected suggestions it harbours personal grievances against former Prime Minister Najib Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi, asserting that its court interventions stem solely from constitutional and legal principles.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the state assembly dissolution, emphasising it was a constitutional process rather than an instance of royal interference in political affairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his government have filed applications to strike out a lawsuit brought by opposition MPs challenging the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement. The opposition simultaneously seeks Federal Court review of constitutional questions arising from the deal.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that electoral contests should remain the preserve of political parties, with no involvement from royal institutions, underscoring Malaysia's constitutional framework.
King Charles III holds one of the monarchy's few remaining personal powers: appointing Britain's next prime minister. The process follows centuries-old constitutional convention, requiring the new leader to command confidence in Parliament.
The Madani Government allocates federal funds to Johor and other states in strict accordance with the Federal Constitution and legal frameworks, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim confirmed.
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim clarifies that federal financial allocations to states, including Johor, are governed by the Federal Constitution and existing legal mechanisms.
Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has dismissed suggestions that Perikatan Nasional's failure to form the federal government after GE15 stemmed from individual pride or reluctance to compromise on the prime ministerial position.
The Federal Government has increased Sabah's interim Special Grant to RM1.5 billion from RM600 million, demonstrating commitment to honouring the state's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, according to GRS leadership.