Senate president Rais Yatim is of the opinion that the Emergency Ordinance 2021 gives the King authority to recall Parliament.

Rais, who is also the Negeri Sembilan Bersatu chief, cited Section 14(1)(b) of the ordinance which states: "Parliament must be called, prorogued, or dissolved at a date deemed appropriate by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong".

"This power was devolved to His Majesty. The devolution of power is complete," he tweeted today.

Rais' opinion contrasts with that of the administration led by his party's president Muhyiddin Yassin - which appears set on reopening the House in September...