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Bersatu has called on the Registrar of Societies to intervene in Perikatan Nasional's internal dispute, accusing PAS of unilaterally attempting to expel the party and breaching the coalition's constitutional framework.
An influential Islamic boarding school federation has rebuked senior Muslim politicians for spreading unsubstantiated claims, warning that divisive rhetoric contradicts Islamic teachings and Malaysia's constitutional safeguards.
Selangor's State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is methodically reviewing the status of all state assemblymen to determine whether any seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
Selangor's leadership is examining whether a state assemblyman meets eligibility requirements, with the potential outcome being a by-election. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari is seeking legal counsel before determining next steps.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meals programme must be funded separately from the education budget, effective 2028, after determining meal provision does not constitute an educational expense.
Negeri Sembilan police are investigating a viral TikTok video that alleges a political party exerts control over the state palace. State police chief Alzafny Ahmad confirmed the probe spans election law, criminal statutes, and communications legislation.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Mohd Nor's comments about belonging have prompted UMNO to defend the constitutional rights of all Malaysian citizens regardless of ethnicity.
Malaysia's appeals court has postponed its decision in a significant constitutional case involving Firdaus Wong, with the ruling hinging on whether private citizens may face legal action for breaching fundamental rights.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has temporarily stopped parliamentary impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, granting him an interim interdict while his legal challenge to an independent panel report proceeds.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to countersign constitutional amendments that will force him from office after facing an impeachment ultimatum from new Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Japan has enacted legislation prohibiting flag desecration, reigniting tensions between national symbol protection and freedom of expression. Global approaches vary sharply, from the US Supreme Court's free speech protections to China's three-year prison sentences.
Japan's parliament has approved the first major overhaul of its 1947 Imperial House Law, introducing reforms to stabilize the shrinking royal family while preserving the male succession line that has defined the world's oldest monarchy for centuries.
Japan's parliament has reformed its imperial succession law to permit distant male relatives to rejoin the royal household, yet continues to exclude women from the Chrysanthemum Throne despite surveys showing overwhelming public backing for change.
Vice President Sara Duterte has reiterated that the impeachment complaint accusing her of plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez is devoid of substantive evidence.
India's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Tamil Nadu High Court order imposing an absolute ban on cow and calf slaughter, saying the lower court overstepped its jurisdiction by going beyond the original petition's scope.
Japan's lower house has passed a landmark bill revising the 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting adoption of male descendants from former imperial branch families and allowing female members to retain status after marrying commoners.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has assured Johor voters that federal-state relations will remain stable regardless of which coalition controls each level of government, citing constitutional protections.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's defence counsel argued Wednesday that her 2024 threats against President Marcos and associates do not meet constitutional standards for impeachment, claiming she was defending her family against government persecution.
South Korea's Constitutional Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on Thursday regarding former president Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration, with potential implications for presidential power in the region.
The Court of Appeal has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a hearing after the Malaysian Bar challenged the pardons board's decision regarding his case.
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Selangor's Sultan has refused to authorise Friday prayers at shopping mall surau, with religious authorities arguing existing mosques are sufficient and that such a move could weaken their institutional role.
Elections cannot be weaponised to secure the release of imprisoned individuals, according to UMNO information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She stressed that pardons remain exclusively the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's executive order to strip birthright citizenship from children born to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders, upholding the 14th Amendment's protections established after the Civil War.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that only Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, possesses the constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that sweeping searches of cellphone location data used to identify suspects in specific areas require constitutional protection, marking a significant privacy victory over law enforcement.
Japan's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Imperial House Law addressing succession rules and family membership, triggering fierce criticism from opposition parties who argue the government overstepped agreed boundaries.