Speculation of an alleged plot to overthrow the government has sparked apprehension about the recurrence of a Sheraton Move-style coup as witnessed in 2020.

This led Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to propose a “special bill” to prevent the government from being overthrown in the middle of a Parliament term.

This, in turn, sparked a conversation about the implementation of a Fixed-Term Parliament Act (FTPA).

In this instalment of Kiniguide, we explore the FTPA, its implications, and if it was even what Zahid suggested...