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Nation 20 Mar 2025 | 05:42 AM

PM: Constitution (Amendment) Bill vital to allow Parliament function as independent, sovereign institution

KUALA LUMPUR: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 must be passed so that the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 can allow Parliament to function as an independent and sovereign institution.

Laos 23 Mar 2025 | 03:55 AM

Lao National Assembly approves ministry mergers, amendments to constitution, laws, investment incentives

VIENTIANE: Some 156 members of the National Assembly (NA) on Thursday (March 20) unanimously approved the merger of four ministries with other departments in a major restructuring process, reducing the number of ministries from 17 to 13.

Nation 4 Mar 2025 | 09:14 AM

Parliament passes Constitutional Amendment Bill to revive Parliamentary Services Act

KUALA LUMPUR: The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025, which is one of the bills to revive the Parliamentary Services Act (PSA), has passed at the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday.

Nation 4 Mar 2025 | 10:04 AM

Fahmi criticises Opposition MPs' refusal to vote on Constitution amendment

KUALA LUMPUR: Fahmi Fadzil has criticised opposition lawmakers for refusing to vote on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 at Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (March 4).

Football 3 Mar 2025 | 09:36 AM

Soccer-FIFA lifts Pakistan's suspension after constitutional amendments

(Reuters) -FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional amendments validated by world soccer's ruling body and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Nation 22 Feb 2025 | 02:43 AM

Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be tabled in this meeting, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has decided that the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025 and the Federal Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 will be tabled and debated for approval during the current parliamentary sitting, says Fahmi Fadzil.

World 12 Mar 2025 | 10:10 AM

Hungary's government targets dual citizens, LGBTQ+ community in proposed constitutional changes

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's governing party has proposed constitutional changes that could mean a ban on an annual march celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and the expulsion of citizens with dual citizenship if they are deemed to pose a threat to the country's sovereignty.

Nation 10 Mar 2025 | 03:17 AM

Children born overseas to M’sian mothers can apply for citizenship

PETALING JAYA: Children born overseas to a Malaysian mother and a foreign father can now apply to be Malaysian citizens, the same privilege accorded to children born overseas to a Malaysian father.

Letters 10 Mar 2025 | 10:48 AM

Wanita MCA calls for swift gazetting of citizenship amendment after court victory

FROM Datuk Wong You Fong, Wanita MCA National Chairperson

Nation 25 Mar 2025 | 02:21 PM

Dewan Negara sitting concludes after 12 days, with 10 Bills passed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara sitting, which started on March 3, has concluded after 12 days, during which 10 Bills were passed.

Laos 20 Jan 2025 | 05:58 AM

Constitutional amendments outline key changes in Lao

VIENTIANE: Amendments to the constitution, which are currently being drafted, are expected to give more power to local administrations, target the development of an independent economy, and combat corruption.

Nation 20 Mar 2025 | 12:57 PM

Senators hail move to make Parliament a fully independent body

KUALA LUMPUR: The government's initiative to restore Parliament as an independent and sovereign institution marks a significant step in strengthening its role as a fully functional, authoritative and autonomous legislative body.

Analysis 22 Mar 2025 | 03:48 AM

Limiting PM’s term - sinful or democratic?

THERE were a few gasps and also some dropped jaws when DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke spoke about his party's hope to limit the prime minister's tenure to two terms or a maximum of 10 years.

Nation 14 Dec 2024 | 03:09 AM

PKR constitution amendments to include number of representatives, gender and ethnic quotas, says Fuziah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) special congress, set for Sunday (Dec 15), will feature amendments to the party's Constitution that will focus on the number of representatives, along with gender and ethnic quotas, says Fuziah Salleh.

Nation 15 Dec 2024 | 07:13 AM

PKR delegates approve constitutional amendments

SHAH ALAM: PKR delegates have approved all proposed amendments to the party constitution during a Special Congress, says Fuziah Salleh.

Letters 18 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Debate proposal on PM’s tenure in the best manner

FROm HAFIZ HASSAN Melaka

Nation 19 Nov 2024 | 10:39 AM

Increasing number of MPs from Borneo States requires constitutional amendment, says Kulasegaran

KUALA LUMPUR: Increasing the number of MPs from Sabah and Sarawak will require an amendment to Article 46 of the Federal Constitution, says M. Kulasegaran.

Laos 28 Jan 2025 | 03:03 AM

Changes to Laos constitution seek to fight corruption

VIENTIANE: Amendments to the constitution of Laos, which are currently being drafted, aim to strengthen state auditing and inspection to ensure transparency and accountability in governance and tackling corruption.

Nation 16 Nov 2024 | 07:13 AM

Malaysian Bar urges constitutional amendment to include disability rights

KUALA LUMPUR: Pursuing another constitutional amendment to include the word “disability” to protect marginalised groups, is long overdue and must be done soon, says the Malaysian Bar.

Opinion 17 Mar 2025 | 10:34 AM

PM term limits welcomed, but dual roles still a concern

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's commitment to fulfilling Pakatan Harapan's election pledge by amending the Federal Constitution to limit the Prime Minister's term to two terms (or 10 years) is a welcome development.

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