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Selangor Mentri Besar Amirudin Shari has affirmed that the State Assembly Speaker holds the prerogative to address matters relating to an assemblyman's status, including bankruptcy allegations, with final decisions to be made by the Election Commission.
Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San is conducting an ongoing review of all assemblymen's status to determine whether any seats should be declared vacant, with a decision expected this week.
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meals programme must be funded separately from the education budget starting 2028, citing constitutional breaches and budgetary strain.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has categorically ruled out pursuing a second term, even if the Constitution is revised to permit it, his chief of staff announced Wednesday.
Negri Sembilan Palace has cautioned political parties against incorporating the royal institution into their state election campaign activities, reaffirming constitutional boundaries between the monarchy and electoral politics.
A Sabah legislator has called for constitutional amendments to grant the Native Court equal legal standing with the Syariah Court, arguing the customary judicial system deserves recognition under Malaysia Agreement 1963.
An appeals court has postponed its decision in Firdaus Wong's constitutional case, which hinges on whether ordinary citizens can face legal action for allegedly violating others' fundamental rights.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has temporarily suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala case, pending judicial review of an independent panel's report into alleged misconduct.
A US federal judge has blocked New York City's landmark law requiring ride-hailing firms to notify drivers before removing them from their platforms, ruling the measure unconstitutional and threatening similar worker protections elsewhere.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has clarified that the Malaysian military possesses the constitutional authority to conduct training exercises and manoeuvres within states without requiring formal royal consent.
Japan's parliament has enacted changes to imperial succession rules permitting distant male relatives to return to the royal family, yet deliberately upheld the prohibition against women ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne, defying strong public backing for reform.
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has assured Sabah that a RM1.5 billion increase in its interim special grant, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in May, will not diminish the state's operating and development budget allocations.
South Korea's Supreme Court has upheld the seven-year prison sentence handed to former president Yoon Suk Yeol for crimes connected to his failed 2024 martial law declaration, rejecting appeals from both prosecutors and the defence.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team contested impeachment charges on constitutional grounds, arguing her disputed remarks do not constitute 'other high crimes' as defined by the Philippine Constitution.
South Korea's Constitutional Court will announce its verdict Thursday on former president Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial martial law declaration. The ruling could significantly reshape South Korean politics and set precedent for accountability.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has characterised her ongoing impeachment trial as a "bloodbath," declaring she will emerge "bloodied but unbowed" despite facing serious constitutional allegations.
UMNO's Azalina Othman Said has firmly rejected claims that electoral victories could lead to prisoner releases, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds constitutional authority over pardons.
Israel's cabinet has voted to disregard a Supreme Court ruling on the nation's broadcast regulator, triggering fresh concerns about constitutional governance and judicial independence in the country.
The Philippine National Police is deploying 6,000 officers to secure Manila as Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial commences on Monday. The Senate has directed her appearance in person or through legal counsel.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that only the King, Sultan Ibrahim, possesses the constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
Police investigations into DAP politician Tony Pua continue following 140 reports lodged against him over a Facebook post addressing Malaysia's constitutional monarchy and national principles.
Japan's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Imperial House Law that allow male descendants of adopted family members to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, prompting fierce criticism from opposition parties who say the government inserted contentious succession provisions without proper cross-party deliberation.
Malaysian police are investigating 153 reports filed nationwide against UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi over allegations concerning Palace involvement in Johor's legislative assembly dissolution. He has resigned from UMNO.