Article 150(1) of the constitution grants the Yang di-Pertuan Agong the power to issue a Proclamation of Emergency if His Majesty “is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security, or the economic life, or public order in the federation or any part thereof is threatened”.
Jabatan Peguam Negara secara konsisten berpandangan bahawa Rang Undang-Undang Kawalan Produk Merokok Demi Kesihatan Awam 2023 atau RUU Generasi Penamat (GEG) adalah tidak berperlembagaan (unconstitutional).