Johor Sultan seeks restoration of powers of king, rulers to examine, approve bills
Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Print JOHOR BARU : The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, today called for an amendment to the Federal Constitution to restore the powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or Rulers to examine and approve bills. He said this was necessary because it was not appropriate for these powers to be restricted or eliminated. Sultan Ibrahim said the existing legislation regarded the role of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong or Rulers as a rubber stamp to affix the seal to the bill approved by Parliament or a State Legislative Assembly. "I know that this is true at the federal level and in several states, but not in Johor. I hope this matter can be rectified," he said when opening the Conference of Parliamentary and State Assembly Speakers of Malaysia, here. The sultan made reference to Article 40 (1A) and Article 66 (4A) of the Federal Constitution. Article 40 (1A) states: "In the exercise of hi...