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Indonesia's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meals programme must be removed from the education budget, finding it violates constitutional education spending mandates. The directive takes effect in 2028.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has categorically ruled out seeking a second presidential term, with his chief of staff dismissing recent parliamentary remarks that suggested constitutional revision could be possible.
South Africa's Western Cape High Court has temporarily suspended impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, allowing him time to challenge an independent panel's findings in the Phala Phala misconduct case.
Japan's parliament enacted imperial succession reforms allowing adoption of distant male relatives into the royal family, but rejected female succession despite polling showing 72% public support for allowing women to become emperor.
Vice President Sara Duterte has reaffirmed her position that the impeachment complaint against her regarding an alleged assassination plot lacks substantive evidence, citing procedural inconsistencies revealed during cross-examination of prosecution witnesses.
Japan's lower house has approved sweeping reforms to the Imperial House Law, the first major amendment since 1947. The bill tackles the declining imperial family through adoption rules and changes to women's status, signalling broader constitutional modernization.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled has assured Johor voters that the Federal Constitution ensures smooth relations between federal and state governments even when led by rival coalitions, ahead of Saturday's state election.
Vice President Sara Duterte's defence team contends her controversial 2024 statements against President Marcos and others fall short of constituting impeachable 'high crimes', highlighting investigative gaps.
South Korea's Supreme Court has approved a live broadcast of its verdict in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's obstruction of justice trial, rejecting his legal team's objections. The ruling is due Thursday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned political figures who loudly proclaim commitment to Malay supremacy while permitting Malay reserve lands to be transferred to non-Malays, calling the contradiction a betrayal of stated principles.
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's executive order attempting to strip birthright citizenship from children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, affirming a constitutional right dating back to 1868.
Japan's Cabinet approval of Imperial House Law amendments has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the ruling coalition of introducing contested succession rules without full parliamentary deliberation.
Japan's cabinet has approved legislation to address the shrinking imperial family by permitting adoption of male descendants from 11 former branch families and allowing women to retain imperial status after marriage, though it avoids the contentious question of female succession.
Pakatan Harapan has affirmed it will respect the constitutional authority of the Sultan of Johor to appoint the state's next Menteri Besar if the coalition wins the July 11 election, with candidate Maszlee Malik emphasizing the party's team-based approach.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured the public that initiatives to enhance Malaysia's Syariah court framework will not diminish the constitutional protections and religious liberties enjoyed by non-Muslim communities.
Malaysian police have received 153 reports nationwide regarding controversial remarks by UMNO leader Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi about alleged Palace involvement in Johor's legislative assembly dissolution.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has rejected allegations that the palace ordered the state assembly's dissolution, clarifying it followed constitutional procedures requiring royal consent.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Onn Hafiz has defended the palace's role in approving the state assembly's dissolution, characterizing it as routine constitutional protocol rather than political meddling.
Johor's caretaker Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has firmly rejected claims attributed to him that the palace ordered the dissolution of the state assembly, marking a sharp rebuttal of allegations raised by Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi.
Malaysia's High Court has overturned the acquittal of a former minister in a royal insult case, accepting the prosecution's appeal and sending the matter back to the sessions court for fresh proceedings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has filed to strike out a lawsuit by opposition MPs challenging the Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement. The MPs are simultaneously seeking a Federal Court referral on constitutional questions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned all political parties against drawing Malaysia's royal institutions into electoral disputes, emphasising that policy disagreements must be resolved through mature political discourse without compromising the sanctity of the monarchy.
South Korea's ex-Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been handed a 25-year prison sentence for his involvement in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration, joining other cabinet members convicted in the crisis.
Former DAP MP Tony Pua has raised concerns about whether citizens who publicly respond to royal family members on political issues could face sedition charges, highlighting a contentious legal gray area.
The MADANI Government allocates funds to states strictly according to the Federal Constitution, explains Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim, as Johor's Regent raises concerns about revenue redistribution.
Senior PN figure Datuk Dr Marzuki Mohamad has rejected suggestions that personal ambition or refusal to compromise caused Perikatan Nasional's failure to lead government formation after the 2022 election, instead pointing to constitutional obstacles.
Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz has underscored that becoming a public figure or political celebrity does not automatically translate into securing the state's top executive position, stressing the paramount importance of royal endorsement.