{
  "id": 15685606,
  "title": "Let’s be mindful of the sub judice rule — Hafiz Hassan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/lets-be-mindful-of-the-sub-judice-rule-hafiz-hassan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T02:08:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/10/20/lets-be-mindful-of-the-sub-judice-rule-hafiz-hassan/239816"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 20, Raya MP Takiyuddin Hassan sparked controversy when he argued that the removal of 10 Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors without the advice of the Menteri Besar was unconstitutional. This assertion led Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng to question why Takiyuddin was allowed to continue speaking without intervention. Takiyuddin referred to Article 38(5) of the State Constitution, which states that members of the Executive Council other than the Menteri Besar hold office at the Ruler's pleasure, but could resign at any time. However, this provision differs slightly from the one in the Eighth Schedule of the Federal Constitution, which does not include the clause regarding the Menteri Besar's advice. Takiyuddin's argument that the revocation was unconstitutional is supported by the fact that the Attorneys General has deemed it constitutional. The removal of the state exco members was challenged in court by the 10 individuals, who are seeking a determination of the constitutional questions surrounding the power to revoke their appointments. It is crucial to be mindful of the sub judice rule, which prohibits discussing matters that are currently before the courts, in order to avoid prejudicing the interests of the parties involved.",
  "summary": "OCTOBER 20 — It wasn’t just about the use of the term “munafik” leading to RSN Rayer (PH–J...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}