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Overview of Malaysia's Constitutional System

The document outlines Malaysia's constitutional system which consists of three branches: the executive branch headed by the King and Prime Minister, the legislative branch made up of the House of Representatives and Senate, and the judiciary branch led by the federal and high courts. The King is the head of state selected by rotation among Malay rulers while the Prime Minister leads the Cabinet. The legislative branch draws up bills which are debated and passed into laws. The judiciary's role is to interpret the constitution and laws and ensure justice for all regardless of status.

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Overview of Malaysia's Constitutional System

The document outlines Malaysia's constitutional system which consists of three branches: the executive branch headed by the King and Prime Minister, the legislative branch made up of the House of Representatives and Senate, and the judiciary branch led by the federal and high courts. The King is the head of state selected by rotation among Malay rulers while the Prime Minister leads the Cabinet. The legislative branch draws up bills which are debated and passed into laws. The judiciary's role is to interpret the constitution and laws and ensure justice for all regardless of status.

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Constitutional System

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judiciary Branch

Chief executive Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The King) - The supreme head of the country - Above everyone in the country - Cannot be convicted in any trial but does not have absolute immunity - Being selected by rotation among the Malay rulers of 9 states. Council of Rulers - Represented by the Rulers/Sultans and Yang Dipertua Negeri - To safeguard the status and interest of Malay rulers - To solve administrative affairs of the country The Cabinet - Lead by the Prime Minister - Including other Ministers appointed by Yang di-Pertuan Agong - To issue government policies and acting as an advisory body to the King.

E X E C U T I V E

LEGISLATIVE
House of Representatives draw up the bills and debate on them

Two Assemblies (Houses) - House of Representatives - Senate

Laws and regulations are being set by the House of Representatives and the Senate

Senate responsible for further debate on the bills passed by House of Representatives

JUDICIARY
Basic role To defend justice for everyone regardless of the status, special rights, skin tone, religion and etc.

Areas of jurisdiction : Power to interpret the Constitution Power to interpret a law Power to proclaim a written Federal or State law invalid Power to declare a government action as invalid in the eyes of law Three (3) levels in judicial system : Federal Court High Court (High Court of Malaya, Sarawak & Sabah High Court) Lower Court (Session Court, Magistrate Court and Penghulu Court)

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