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UMCT Law Series
The Law Series is a student-run online newsletter. Every month, the Consti Team writes on an array of issues, perceived through the lens of constitutional law, to raise public awareness and most importantly, constitutional literacy.
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Episode 35: Power, Privilege, and Patronage: Unpacking Special Appointments in Malaysia
1.0 INTRODUCTION In 2024, the appointment of a prominent politician to the board of a government-linked company (‘GLC’) reignited public...
UM Consti Team
May 128 min read
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Episode 34: Rethinking Justice : The Abolition of the Mandatory Death Penalty
1.0 INTRODUCTION Malaysia's stance on the mandatory death penalty has evolved significantly over the years. Historically, the country...
UM Consti Team
Feb 2115 min read
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Episode 33: Royal Immunity
1.0 INTRODUCTION The system of government practiced in Malaysia is a unique fusion of parliamentary democracy and constitutional...
UM Consti Team
Jan 2219 min read
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Episode 32: Electoral Reform (Part 2)
1.0 Introduction Following the previous Law Series, several critical issues in Malaysia’s electoral system were discussed, including...
UM Consti Team
Dec 24, 202419 min read
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Episode 31: Electoral Reform
1.0 Introduction Malaysia’s electoral system is largely based on a parliamentary democracy paired with a constitutional monarchy. Like...
UM Consti Team
Nov 18, 202413 min read
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Episode 30: Student Activism: Defending Free Speech and Expression
1.0 Introduction From the Tiananmen square protest of 1989 to the Civil rights movement in the US, student activism is a common...
UM Consti Team
Jul 1, 202423 min read
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Episode 29: Freedoms of Speech, Assembly, and Association in Malaysia
1.0 Introduction In contemporary times, there's a common presumption that most of the pillars of freedom—speech, assembly, and...
UM Consti Team
May 27, 202419 min read
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Episode 28: Judicial Appointment
I. Introduction The appointment of judges stands as a crucial pillar in the foundation of a just and effective legal system, wielding...
UM Consti Team
Apr 12, 202424 min read
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Episode 27: Constitutional Monarchy in Transition: Analyzing the January Majestic Shift
I. INTRODUCTION Starting from January 31 of 2024, a new Malaysian King will ascend the throne, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of...
UM Consti Team
Feb 5, 202423 min read
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Episode 26: Judicial Crisis 1988
1.0 The 1988 Judicial Crisis: The Battle for Judicial Independence The 1988 Judicial Crisis in Malaysia marked a critical moment in...
UM Consti Team
Jan 14, 20248 min read
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Episode 25: Education Knows No Bound: Exploring the Rights to Education in Malaysia
1.0 INTRODUCTION In Malaysia's dynamic and culturally diverse landscape, education is a vital component of both societal advancement and...
UM Consti Team
Dec 21, 202316 min read
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Episode 24: Article 8: Gender Equality
Article 8 of the Federal Constitution, which upholds equality before the law, is highlighted in this law series as it explains the legal...
UM Consti Team
Oct 12, 202313 min read
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Episode 23: The Reality of Freedom of Assembly in Malaysia
In May's law series, the Consti Team examines the constitutional right to freedom of assembly. A fundamental provision, the right to...
UM Consti Team
Jun 5, 202312 min read
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Episode 22: The Monarchy in Renaissance - A Constitutional Perspective
In April's Law Series, the Consti team looks into Malaysia's monarchy system through a constitutional lens. Though it is an institution...
UM Consti Team
May 20, 202310 min read
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Episode 21: Patriarchal Provisions: Citizenship Under the Federal Constitution
In February’s Law Series, the Consti Team delves into the topic of citizenship under the Federal Constitution. The article examines the...
UM Consti Team
Mar 13, 202312 min read
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Episode 20: Healthcare in Malaysia: A Fundamental Right?
The issue of Healthcare being a right or privilege for citizens is a dividing one with partisan views worldwide. The matter at hand here...
UM Consti Team
Feb 27, 202316 min read
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Episode 19: Local Elections in Malaysia
In light of GE-15, the Consti Team examined the implementation of local elections in Malaysia. The article examines its constitutionality...
UM Consti Team
Dec 7, 202216 min read
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Episode 18: SOSMA: Holding Human Rights Hostage?
In May, the Consti Team examined a topic hot off of recent headlines, the issue of SOSMA amid the Dewan Rakyat’s rejection of a motion to...
UM Consti Team
Aug 4, 202213 min read
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Episode 17: Abolish Death Penalty: Justice for All?
The Consti Team discusses the abolishment of death penalty in the April edition of the Law Series. This article will examine the...
UM Consti Team
Aug 4, 202216 min read
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Episode 16: Electoral Systems: Time to Change?
In March, the Consti Team examines Malaysia's electoral system. The distinguishing factors between different electoral systems are...
UM Consti Team
Aug 4, 202220 min read
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