Consider ‘lending’ powers to the relevant authorities when it is satisfied that a state of emergency has occurred — Hafiz Hassan

Consider ‘lending’ powers to the relevant authorities when it is satisfied that a state of emergency has occurred — Hafiz Hassan

JANUARY 1 — In “Legislative model emergency should be considered”, I cited the arguments of John Ferejohn and Pasquale Pasquino that most emergencies ― even the most exceptional and novel ― can be managed effectively within the existing legislative framework. Countries do not need to use constitutional powers when confronting emergencies. Emergencies can be dealt … Read more

Nik Nazmi: Relevant department taking immediate action to expedite Sewerage Pipe Network project 

Nik Nazmi: Relevant department taking immediate action to expedite Sewerage Pipe Network project 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — The Sewerage Services Department (JPP) is taking immediate action to ensure that the Sewerage Pipe Network construction project (Package D44) worth RM393 million that should have been completed in February 2018, can be finished as soon as possible. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the … Read more

Still relevant: The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chris Beyrer and Alan Maleche

Still relevant: The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Chris Beyrer and Alan Maleche

DECEMBER 8 — Dec 10, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding commitment of the modern human rights movement, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 75 years on, the world is tested and tormented by an agonising array of conflicts in which human rights violations are not secondary outcomes, but rather central to … Read more

Loh Ker Chean: PKR’s formula for diversity remains relevant, respects east Malaysia

Loh Ker Chean: PKR’s formula for diversity remains relevant, respects east Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 25 — PKR Wanita national secretary Loh Ker Chean said that her party is unlike other local political parties due to its multiracial leadership and lack of condescension towards east Malaysia states Sabah and Sarawak. Malay leaders of the party have been criticised for helping those of other races, an incitement that has … Read more