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Parliament to debate charter amendments in December

13 Sept 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced that a joint sitting of the House and Senate will debate constitutional amendments in December.
Four draft bills are on the agenda, notably one seeking to amend Section 256 of the Constitution, which dictates the amendment process and requires a prior referendum.
Coalition parties are split on the scope of amendments, with some insisting that Chapters 1 (general provisions) and 2 (monarchy) must be excluded from any changes.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.