27/06/2026
[VOLUME 4 (25/26): APR/MAY CONSTI BULLETIN]
The April/May 25/26 Edition of the UM Consti Bulletin opens with a spotlight on the unfolding constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan, where an unprecedented dispute involving the state’s royal institution and territorial chiefs has raised significant questions regarding constitutional interpretation, customary authority, and the limits of royal power.
In this edition’s Commentary Article, former MACC DPP Mr Zander Lim Wai Keong examines the scrutiny surrounding the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Reflecting on accountability, transparency, and institutional independence, he discusses proposals for greater parliamentary involvement in appointing the new MACC Chief Commissioner while emphasising due process, credible leadership, and evidence-based discourse in maintaining confidence in public institutions.
In Constitution Unveiled, Ms Larissa Ann Louis explores Malaysia’s evolving citizenship framework following landmark constitutional amendments effective 1 June 2026. While reforms have been celebrated for advancing gender equality by allowing Malaysian mothers to confer citizenship on children born overseas, the article also examines constitutional tensions that remain. Through discussions on judicial interpretation, statelessness, transitional justice, and comparative approaches, she highlights the balance between reform, substantive equality, and the realities faced by vulnerable communities seeking recognition and citizenship rights.
To conclude this edition, the Consti Fun-Damental Facts segment focuses on freedom of speech and expression under Article 10 of the Federal Constitution. Through practical guidance on responsible online engagement, it outlines the scope of constitutional protections, legal limitations on online content, and the potential consequences of unlawful postings in the digital age.
Read here:
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“The Constitution is Supreme, The Parliament is Not”