Pakatan fails to pass Constitution Amendment Bill 2019
Opposition MPs chose to abstain from the vote, resulting in 59 abstentions, in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur, tonight. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, April 9, 2019.
PUTRAJAYA failed tonight in its attempt to amend the federal constitution to restore the position of Sabah and Sarawak in the federation,.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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