The proposal conjures a sense of uncertainty, fear and insecurity among Malaysians

The possibility of Perikatan Nasional calling for an emergency has caused public panic and anger

Although the federal constitution may allow for a declaration of emergency, it can be challenged if it is a means to a power grab

Inability to pass Budget 2021 doesn’t threaten Malaysia’s economic life

Malaysia wouldn’t be in current mess had former PM kept his GE14 promise

Surge today comes just as rumours are rife that govt will declare national emergency

Borneo states must be consulted in talks on emergency powers

Citizens not deluded by suggestion that state of emergency required to combat Covid-19

Basis, rationale, timing, real motive behind proposed move up for scrutiny

Political fiasco created by 222 MPs, therefore, solution lies in their hands

For the duration of an emergency, Parliament can make any law ‘if it appears that such a law is required by reason of the emergency’

The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong has to weigh the people’s interests over those of politicians in acceding to the government’s emergency request

If an emergency is declared, Malaysia would be first country in the world to do so in light of Covid-19 – even though Health Ministry is doing a fine job