Emeritus Professor Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi was a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore; and Tunku Abdul Rahman Chair, University of Malaya.
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Articles by Shad Saleem Faruqi (7)
Legal Pluralism in Malaysia: Navigating the Civil and Shariah Systems
Shad Saleem Faruqi
This Long Read outlines the position of Islam in Malaysia’s Constitution and the applicability of the Shariah courts, particularly in respect of criminal offences.
The Resurgent Role of the Monarchy in Malaysia
Shad Saleem Faruqi
The influence of Malaysia’s monarchy has waxed and waned over time, influenced by the relative power and legitimacy of the country’s elected leaders. Since 2020, the power of the monarchy has increased due to the contested authority and unsure parliamentary majority of the last three prime ministers.
Najib Razak’s ‘House Arrest’: Royal Addendum Raises Riveting Questions for Malaysia
Shad Saleem Faruqi
On the power of pardon, there is a wide gap between what Malaysia’s Constitution provides and what the courts interpret the law to be.
Loopholes in Malaysia’s Anti-Defection Law
Shad Saleem Faruqi
The Sheraton Move of 2020 saw the collapse of a coalition government. A 2022 anti-hopping law has some utility, but it is ridden with some loopholes.
Political Instability and Enhanced Monarchy in Malaysia
Shad Saleem Faruqi
Except in specific situations in which royal discretion is explicitly conferred, the Malaysian King is required to act on the advice of the Prime Minister. Lately, however, due to a widening trust deficit between citizens and government, there are calls for the monarchs to provide leadership and play an enhanced role in providing checks and balances against discredited political institutions.