The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Japan's revised Imperial House Law to sustain the monarchy has created anxiety among palace staff and divided public sentiment. The reform allows male adoptions from former imperial families but maintains male-only succession, frustrating those advocating for female emperors.
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to countersign constitutional amendments that will remove him from office, ending a political standoff between the new government and Orbán's former ally.
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Malaysia's Cabinet has approved constitutional amendments to strengthen Parliament's role in scrutinising and recommending candidates for the Public Prosecutor position, marking a significant institutional reform under the MADANI Government's separation of powers agenda.
The Dewan Rakyat will address mounting concerns over MSME access to financing and Malaysia's media freedom ranking drop during today's Minister's Question Time, alongside constitutional reforms.
Senior Malaysian lawmaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said anticipates broad parliamentary consensus behind a constitutional amendment decoupling the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions, signalling potential progress on judicial independence reforms.
Malaysia's government is pushing for bipartisan support to pass a constitutional amendment separating the roles of Attorney-General and Public Prosecutor, a reform aimed at strengthening judicial independence and preventing political interference.