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Melaka Pakatan Harapan Ends Support for BN State Government Over Constitutional Amendment Dispute

Pakatan Harapan has withdrawn its five assemblymen from the Melaka state government after objecting to a constitutional amendment that would permit up to seven nominated state legislators.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Melaka Assembly Approves Constitutional Amendment to Allow Appointment of Up to Seven Nominated Assemblymen

Melaka's state assembly has endorsed a constitutional amendment permitting the appointment of up to seven nominated assemblymen, aiming to strengthen legislative representation through expertise in law, economics, and development.

By Khairul Anuar · 14 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Government to Table Landmark Report on Separating Attorney General and Public Prosecutor Roles

Malaysia's government will table a Special Select Committee report proposing to separate the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, introducing parliamentary oversight and fixed terms for independent prosecution.

By Khairul Anuar · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Japan's Parliament Fast-Tracks Historic Imperial Succession Law

Japan's lower house has approved sweeping changes to its Imperial House Law, the first substantial revision since 1947. The legislation permits imperial family adoptions and allows women to retain status after marriage.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysian MPs Push for Parliamentary Review of Public Prosecutor Appointments Amid Constitutional Tensions

PKR lawmakers are demanding that parliament gain the right to vet public prosecutor appointments, arguing against reduced judicial independence in a contentious constitutional amendment.

By Khairul Anuar · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Constitutional Overhaul: Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor Roles Set for Parliamentary Debate

Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat resumes legislative sessions with the proposed constitutional amendment to separate the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions emerging as a significant parliamentary priority.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Parliament Reconvenes Monday With Constitutional Amendments and Transport Law Reforms in Focus

The Dewan Rakyat reconvenes Monday for a 16-day sitting dominated by attempts to reintroduce constitutional amendments on prime ministerial term limits and judicial role separation, alongside transport safety legislation.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jun 2026 · 5 min read