![Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61707453685_TBISTANAKEHAKIMAN.jpg)
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation
Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Apex court dismisses Malaysian Bar’s leave to appeal bid to refer constitutional questions
Federal Court denies Malaysian Bar's appeal to refer constitutional questions on the 2020 emergency proclamation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Khairuddin's notice of appeal incompetent, reinstatement suit struck out Khairuddin's notice of appeal incompetent, reinstatement suit struck out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649339921_KHAIRUDDINABU.jpg)
Khairuddin's notice of appeal incompetent, reinstatement suit struck out
Khairuddin's appeal to reinstate his legal action over Muhyiddin's decision to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the emergency proclamation to contain the COVID-19 pandemic was struck out today.
Thu Apr 07 2022
#KiniNews: Civilian gov't will remain, emergency is not a military coup, says Muhyiddin
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said the government will continue to function during the nationwide emergency, stressing there has been no military coup.
"The emergency proclamation by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not a military coup and curfew will not be enforced," he added in a televised address this morning.
The courts and the economy are also expected to carry on as usual.
Muhyiddin said the government needed certain powers to effectively combat the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
"The emergency proclamation by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not a military coup and curfew will not be enforced," he added in a televised address this morning.
The courts and the economy are also expected to carry on as usual.
Muhyiddin said the government needed certain powers to effectively combat the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Emergency Ordinance: Fake news only related to COVID and Emergency Proclamation Emergency Ordinance: Fake news only related to COVID and Emergency Proclamation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638967180_TBZahidiZainulAbidi.jpg)
Emergency Ordinance: Fake news only related to COVID and Emergency Proclamation
The Dewan Negara sitting was told the scope of fake news in the Emergency Ordinance only involved information linked to COVID-19 or the Emergency Proclamation.
Wed Dec 08 2021
![EC notified of Sarawak Emergency revocation, to hold special meeting EC notified of Sarawak Emergency revocation, to hold special meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636017837_IkmalrudinIshak.jpg)
EC notified of Sarawak Emergency revocation, to hold special meeting
The EC has received official notification from Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg regarding the revocation of the Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak yesterday.
Thu Nov 04 2021
![Agong consents to Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak to be lifted Agong consents to Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak to be lifted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71635934907_TBAGONGISMAIL.jpg)
Agong consents to Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak to be lifted
His Majesty today consented to the Proclamation of Emergency for Sarawak, which took effect on Aug 2, to be lifted.
Wed Nov 03 2021
![Emergency ordinances fully annulled only after approval by both Dewan Rakyat, Senate - Expert Emergency ordinances fully annulled only after approval by both Dewan Rakyat, Senate - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633522386_ShamrahayuAbAziz.jpg)
Emergency ordinances fully annulled only after approval by both Dewan Rakyat, Senate - Expert
The motion to annul the ordinances was approved by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday after being tabled and debated.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![Two things must be done before Sarawak state election can be held - Wan Junaidi Two things must be done before Sarawak state election can be held - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633177287_TBWANJUNAIDI.jpg)
Two things must be done before Sarawak state election can be held - Wan Junaidi
The emergency proclamation until Feb 2, 2022 would have to be terminated earlier with the King's consent, if necessary, Wan Junaidi said.
Sat Oct 16 2021
![Emergency to postpone Melaka polls: Govt to decide next week - PM Emergency to postpone Melaka polls: Govt to decide next week - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633697275_PraPelancaranKelu.jpg)
Emergency to postpone Melaka polls: Govt to decide next week - PM
The government will decide next week on whether to advise tDeputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong to declare an Emergency proclamation to postpone the Melaka state election.
Fri Oct 08 2021
![Emergency can be declared to delay Melaka state election over COVID-19 concerns - Legal experts Emergency can be declared to delay Melaka state election over COVID-19 concerns - Legal experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623450800_ShamrahayuAbAziZ.jpg)
Emergency can be declared to delay Melaka state election over COVID-19 concerns - Legal experts
An Emergency proclamation can be declared throughout Melaka to postpone state elections should there be concerns over COVID-19 infections in the state or the country.
Wed Oct 06 2021
![Amend the Federal Constitution for specific types of emergencies Amend the Federal Constitution for specific types of emergencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/61528262871_Parlimen.jpg)
Amend the Federal Constitution for specific types of emergencies
Learn from the experience in fighting the pandemic to boost national security legal provisions.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![Emergency: Court throws out Khairuddin's suit against Muhyiddin, govt Emergency: Court throws out Khairuddin's suit against Muhyiddin, govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613565094_TanSriMuhyiddinYaDat.jpg)
Emergency: Court throws out Khairuddin's suit against Muhyiddin, govt
The action was taken to challenge Muhyiddin's decision to advise the King on the proclamation of emergency to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Aug 24 2021
![Why Malaysians have lost confidence in Parliament Why Malaysians have lost confidence in Parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71627550898_DewanRakyat.jpg)
Why Malaysians have lost confidence in Parliament
If the PM is toppled in a vote of no confidence, it will merely reshuffle the same pack of cards composed of the same politicians again.
Thu Aug 05 2021
![Sarawak election to be held within 60 days after revocation of emergency proclamation - EC Sarawak election to be held within 60 days after revocation of emergency proclamation - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622978898_IkmalrudinIshak.jpg)
Sarawak election to be held within 60 days after revocation of emergency proclamation - EC
The Sarawak State Election will be held within 60 days from the date the Emergency Proclamation for Sarawak is revoked or annulled, says Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
Mon Aug 02 2021