Dr M apologises for Constitutional change removing royal assent for new law


PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pic) has apologised for making amendments to the Federal Constitution which removes the requirement for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's assent before a new act of Parliament comes into force.

"I sincerely apologise for making the amendment as it is open to misinterpretation," said the former prime minister.

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