Tag Archives: Federal Constitution

The Constitutional Dilemmas of Malaysia’s New Mufti Bill

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The Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 has ignited significant debate, raising concerns from constitutional, democratic, and legal perspectives. One must ask: Why is this Bill necessary when the Administration of Islamic Law (Federal Territories) Act 1993 [Act 505] already exists? Under Act 505, in order for a fatwa to become binding in Selangor, it must […]

Denying the natural rights of a mother is not compatible with any religion

Denying the natural rights of a mother is not compatible with any religion

Today, the Kuala Lumpur High Court allowed Madam Loh Siew Hong’s habeas corpus application to compel the immediate release of her three children who were unilaterally converted by her ex-husband, from the Perlis Welfare Department. What is so startling about this case is the fact that Madam Loh was compelled to apply for habeas corpus […]

Is the Movement Control Order Legal?

Is the Movement Control Order Legal?

On Friday night, former Law Minister Datuk Liew indicated that he could mount a challenge to determine the legality of the Movement Control Order (MCO). He went on to label MCO as an illegal act and claimed he “didn’t think” that the Attorney-General Chambers have gazetted Covid-19. Wait, hang on YB. I urge you to […]