Might is right for now:
Malaysia-Today: - Poser on sultan's power (excerpts):
In his application, Zambry wants the Federal Court to clarify the position of Article 16 (2) and Article 16 (6) of the Perak Constitution.
He posed three questions:
- whether the ruler had the right to refuse consent to the dissolution of the assembly by menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Nizar Jamaluddin when he had lost the confidence of the majority assemblymen;
- whether upon refusal by the ruler to dissolve the assembly, should Nizar and his executive councillors tender their resignations; and
- whether the ruler can appoint Zambry as menteri besar after due inquiry that Nizar had lost the confidence of the majority assemblymen although a vote of no confidence was not taken in the assembly.
If the above questions are in the affirmative, Zambry wants the court to declare that his appointment as menteri besar on Feb 6 was in accordance with Article 16 (2) of the Perak Constitution.
But this part stands out like a sore thumb:
He said the questions of general principles posed would be decided for the first time, and it was of public importance as it involved the major concerns of the people of Perak.
The recent by-election in Bukit Gantang showed the people’s concern is more in favour of Nizah lah!
In the long haul, right will be might.
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