Lawyers: Emergency powers allow PM to suspend polls, but no reason they can’t proceed | Malay Mail

Sunday, 01 Nov 2020 05:33 AM MYTPrime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin delivers a speech during a meet-and-greet event at a restaurant in Pagoh October 30, 2020. — Bernama pic

“The issuance of a proclamation of emergency consequently may allow by-elections to be staved off depending on what emerged from the legislation and/or administrative measures that arise.Malay MailAdvance Tertiary College senior law lecturer and academic director Daniel Abishegam also echoed Nizam’s views that Article 150 allows the declaration of emergency ordinances that can supersede the Constitution, including suspending elections.

Citing the Federal Constitution, the prime minister said the elections will still have to proceed, noting the concern of Election Commission staff, who face a greater risk of exposure to Covid-19 while serving during the polls. This comes as Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said earlier this month that he does not mind if the state holds its election later rather than sooner in light of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country.

Human rights lawyer Andrew Khoo also agreed on Article 150 and suspending elections, but stressed that the Sarawak state election will be far along enough for new laws to be passed so that an election can be safely held. “If there is an emergency, we can either have or not have elections. But if there is no emergency, we must have election within 60 days from the date the seat declared vacant or from the date the state legislative assembly is dissolved,” she told“If you don’t have an emergency, you must have an election. If you don’t want an election, you need to declare an emergency,” she added.

Selagi UMNO tidak mendahulukan integrity tp lebih mendahulukan kuasa dan harta , selagi itulah PN akan terus berkuasa. Sedihnya rakyat biasa yg sengsara. Hanya Allah tempat marhein meminta. Tanpa mojoriti dokongan masih terus menjadi kerajaan. Sejarah akan mengadili mereka.

Antara dua je samada PM hapus covid atau buat state emmergency..

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