Constitution

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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...