Parliament can convene during emergency, says King

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has stated that Parliament may convene during the emergency period on a date considered appropriate by the ruler, based on the advice of the prime minister.

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Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Azalina questions suspension of Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 17): Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Azalina Othman Said (pictured) has questioned the reasoning for the suspension of Parliament during the state of emergency, raising concerns that the legislature's functions have been "emasculated" while the executive has "free rein" over the country's affairs as a result.

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