Malaysian Bar sues govt to invalidate some emergency laws

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The Malaysian Bar has filed a suit against the government to nullify certain emergency laws and compel the prime minister to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to reconvene Parliament.The suit also sought a review of certain constitutional provisions which relate to the proclamation of emergency, which the Malaysian Bar said are too broad and inconsistent with the basic structure of the Federal Constitution.Malaysian Bar president AG Kalidas said the suit has been filed in the Kuala Lumpur High Court because of the body's statutory duty to uphold the cause of justice, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Malaysian Bar at its 75th annual general meeting. "The Emergency Ordinances have resulted in more powers being conferred on the executive, while constitutional safeguards such as parliamentary scrutiny and accountability, have been reduced."It is important that…