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35% Parliamentary Seat Proposal for Sabah and Sarawak Remains in MA63 Negotiations

Malaysia's federal government is continuing discussions on elevating Sabah and Sarawak's combined parliamentary representation to 35 per cent as part of ongoing Malaysia Agreement 1963 negotiations.

By Rajesh Kumar · 8 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Japan's Imperial Succession Reform Stirs Uncertainty Among Palace Staff and Public Debate

Japan's parliament enacted sweeping changes to its 1947 Imperial House Law, permitting adoptions from former royal families to address dwindling imperial membership. However, officials and citizens remain divided over implementation and concerns about female succession.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Hungarian President Surrenders to Removal, Clears Path for Constitutional Overhaul

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after countersigning a constitutional amendment that removes him from office. The move enables Prime Minister Péter Magyar's far-reaching political reforms aimed at dismantling the previous Orbán regime's institutional legacy.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Japan Tightens Imperial Rules but Blocks Female Succession Despite Public Backing

Japan's parliament has reformed imperial succession laws by allowing adoption of distant male relatives, yet maintains the constitutional bar preventing women from becoming emperor—a decision that contradicts strong public support for female succession.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Cabinet backs strengthened parliamentary role in appointing Public Prosecutor

Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed constitutional changes to strengthen Parliament's involvement in appointing the Public Prosecutor, aiming to balance institutional independence with public accountability through a more transparent selection process.

By Khairul Anuar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Japan's Imperial Succession Bill Deepens Political Divide Over Palace Reform

Japan's Cabinet approval of Imperial House Law amendments has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the government of inserting contentious succession provisions without full legislative debate, threatening the bill's passage.

By Khairul Anuar · 1 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Japan Approves Bill to Stabilize Imperial Succession with Male-Line Preference

Japan's Cabinet has approved a bill revising the Imperial House Law to ensure a sustainable imperial succession system. The legislation permits adoption of eligible males from former branch families but maintains the male-line requirement, sidestepping broader debate over female emperors.