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The Malaysian Constitution
History
Pre-WWII
1946-48
1948-57
1. Federated Malay States 2. Unfederated Malay States 3. Penang and Malacca
Malayan Union
Federation of Malaya
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The Malaysian Constitution
History
The Constitution created a new nation, initially called the Federation of Malaya (Persekutuan Tanah Melayu)
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The Malaysian Constitution
History
Federation of Malaya
Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Melaka, and Pulau Pinang were the initial member states of the nation.
Johor
Pulau Pinang Kedah
Melaka
Kelantan
Selangor
Terengganu
Perlis Perak Pahang
Negeri Sembilan
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The Malaysian Constitution
History
Federation of Malaya Malaysia (from 1963)
When Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined in 1963, the nation’s name was changed to
Sarawak (joined 1963) Sabah (joined 1963)
Johor Kedah
Kelantan
Federal Territories
Terrenganu
Malaysia
Subsequently, Singapore became independent in 1965 and Federal Territories were created in 1974 (Kuala Lumpur), 1984 (Labuan) and 2001 (Putrajaya).
Pulau Pinang
Negeri Sembilan
Melaka
Pahang
Selangor Perlis
Perak
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The Malaysian Constitution
Main Features
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
The Constitution is the Supreme Law of Malaysia
Malaysia is a Constitutional Monarchy
There are three branches of Government – the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary
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The Malaysian Constitution
Main Features
The Constitution is the supreme law of Malaysia Any law passed after 31 Aug 1957 which is inconsistent with the Constitution shall be void.
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The Malaysian Constitution
Main Features
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong...