05-02-2025, 02:54 PM
Shanmugam defends president’s role in racial harmony orders amid concerns over checks on government power
Minister K Shanmugam defended the role of the president in reviewing restraining orders issued under the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act (MRHA), describing it as a necessary check on ministerial decisions. However, opposition MPs raised concerns about the president’s ability to act independently given legal obligations to follow Cabinet advice in many cases.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02...ent-power/
Minister K Shanmugam defended the role of the president in reviewing restraining orders issued under the Maintenance of Racial Harmony Act (MRHA), describing it as a necessary check on ministerial decisions. However, opposition MPs raised concerns about the president’s ability to act independently given legal obligations to follow Cabinet advice in many cases.
https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2025/02...ent-power/