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Wan Fayhsal's suspension from Dewan Rakyat appropriate - expert
The immunity and privileges enjoyed by MPs during speeches and debates in Dewan Rakyat sessions are limited through provisions enshrined in the Federal Constitution, political and constitutional experts said.
They added that elected representatives need to be of exemplary character and curb the tendency to incite while speaking or debating because it is a prohibited matter as outlined in detail in the Constitution.
Constitutional expert Prof Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan Husain...
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