The Constitutional Rebirth of Suicide Decriminalization   1.0 Introduction Suicide is a tragic death which occurs when a person voluntarily and intentionally ends their own life. [1] According to the World Health Organization, over 720,000 people commit suicide and die each year globally. [2] Back then, in Malaysia, an attempt to commit suicide is classified as a crime under Section 309 of the Penal Code, [3] which can be punished with imprisonment for a term that may be e

Dear Readers, we are pleased to introduce the inaugural instalment of the Consti Re-Review into the Law Series. Over the years, our team has covered a vast array of constitutional themes. However, the legal landscape is far from static. This new initiative is dedicated to revisiting and critically analysing  the previously written articles in the law series. The goal is not merely to look back, but to assess the contemporary relevance of these past works. I. INTRODUCTION In

1.0 INTRODUCTION In 2024, the appointment of a prominent politician to the board of a government-linked company (‘GLC’) reignited public...

1.0 INTRODUCTION Malaysia's stance on the mandatory death penalty has evolved significantly over the years. Historically, the country...

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1.0 Introduction Following the previous Law Series, several critical issues in Malaysia’s electoral system were discussed, including...

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1.0 Introduction From the Tiananmen square protest of 1989 to the Civil rights movement in the US, student activism is a common...

1.0 Introduction In contemporary times, there's a common presumption that most of the pillars of freedom—speech, assembly, and...

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I. INTRODUCTION Starting from January 31 of 2024, a new Malaysian King will ascend the throne, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar of...

1.0 The 1988 Judicial Crisis: The Battle for Judicial Independence The 1988 Judicial Crisis in Malaysia marked a critical moment in...

1.0 INTRODUCTION In Malaysia's dynamic and culturally diverse landscape, education is a vital component of both societal advancement and...

Article 8 of the Federal Constitution, which upholds equality before the law, is highlighted in this law series as it explains the legal...

In May's law series, the Consti Team examines the constitutional right to freedom of assembly. A fundamental provision, the right to...

In April's Law Series, the Consti team looks into Malaysia's monarchy system through a constitutional lens. Though it is an institution...

In February’s Law Series, the Consti Team delves into the topic of citizenship under the Federal Constitution. The article examines the...

The issue of Healthcare being a right or privilege for citizens is a dividing one with partisan views worldwide. The matter at hand here...

In light of GE-15, the Consti Team examined the implementation of local elections in Malaysia. The article examines its constitutionality...

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...