Constitutional Monarchy
How does the constitutional monarchy work?
Most constitutional monarchies employ a parliamentary system in which the Monarch may have strictly Ceremonial duties or may have Reserve Powers, depending on the constitution. They have a directly or indirectly elected prime minister who is the head of government, and exercises effective political power.
What rights do citizens have in a constitutional monarchy?
In general, the Bill of Rights limited the power of the monarchy, elevated the status of Parliament and outlined specific rights of individuals. ... Freedom to elect members of Parliament, without the king or queen's interference. Freedom of speech in Parliament. Freedom from royal interference with the law.
What is bad about constitutional monarchy?
The primary disadvantage of a constitutional monarchy is that it requires individuals to be in a position of political power, even if that is not what they want to do. Monarchs gain their position by a rule of succession, so there is no guarantee that the next monarch will be fair, just, or interested in the position.
Istana Negara views seriously fake news involving King — comptroller
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): Istana Negara is taking a serious view of false statements sent via WhatsApp by several individuals to the media using the name and picture of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah as well as Istana Negara.
Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said Istana Negara viewed seriously the acts of irresponsible parties in using the name or involving His Majesty and Istana Negara for their political or personal interests.
“Such irresponsible acts have not only tarnished the credibility of His Majesty and Istana Negara but could also raise concerns among the people and threaten the peace in the country from various angles,” he said in a statement today.
Ahmad Fadil said Istana Negara would not hesitate to report the matter to the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for further action under Section 211 and 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, if necessary.
At the same time, Istana Negara called on the people not to panic or believe the fake statements.
“Istana Negara advised all quarters not to share such fake news to avoid facing actions by the police as well as the MCMC,” said Ahmad Fadil.
Bernama
