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Malaysia Parliament

Malaysia Parliament. Introduction. Parliament House was established in 1962 It comprises 3 storey main building – for the senate and house of representatives and; 18 storey tower – for the offices of ministers and members of Parliament

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Malaysia Parliament

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  1. Malaysia Parliament

  2. Introduction • Parliament House was established in 1962 • It comprises 3 storey main building – for the senate and house of representatives and; • 18 storey tower – for the offices of ministers and members of Parliament • Parliament of Malaysia is the national legislature of Malaysia

  3. Malaysia practices Parliament Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy • 1 of the conditions of Parliament Democracy is the division of the administrative power into 3 parts for the checks and balances: • Legislative • Administrative or executive • Judiciary

  4. The Structure of The Malaysia Parliament • Divided into 3 component: • Yang di-PertuanAgong • Senate • House of Representatives

  5. Composition • House of Representative (DEWAN RAKYAT) • Consists of 222 MPs • They are elected from single-member constituencies in a general election • General election is held every 5years, OR • Dissolved by the Yang di-PertuanAgong on the advice of the PM • When a MPs dies, resign or become disqualified- a by-election is held in his constituency (unless the tenure for the current Parliament is < 2 year)

  6. Dewan Rakyat

  7. B. Senate (DEWAN NEGARA) • Consists of 70 members (senators) • 26 are elected by the 13 state assemblies • 4 appointed by Yang di-PertuanAgong to represent the 3 federal territories • The rest 40 are appointed by Yang di-PertuanAgong on the advise of PM • Senators are appointed for 3year terms with maximum of 2 terms

  8. Dewan Negara

  9. Function • As Parliament is the ultimate legislative body • It passes federal laws • Makes amendments to existing federal laws • Examines government’s policies • Approves the government’s expenditures and new taxes • It also serves as the forum for critism – focus on public opinion on national affairs

  10. Procedure • Parliament meets from Monday to Thursday when it is in sessions • Customarily, a Bill is originates in the House of Representatives; where • A particular government minister will prepare draft with the assistance of AG Department • And, it will be discussed by the Cabinet • If it is agreed, it will be submitted to Parliament and distributed to all MPs

  11. It then goes through 3 readings before the House of Representative: • 1st reading- the minister/deputy submits it to Parliament • 2nd reading- the Bill is discussed and debated by MPs • 3rd reading- the minister/deputy formally submit it to a vote for approval • For approval- 2/3rd majority is required (certain cases- a simple majority is suffices)

  12. Once approved, it is tabled in the Senate for another debate • Where the 3 readings are carried out again • The Senate may choose not to pass the Bill • If it passes- it will be presented to Yang di-PertuanAgong • Who has 30days to consider • If he disagree- it will be returns to the Parliament with a list of suggested amendments

  13. Parliament must then reconsider the Bill and its proposed amendments and return to the king within 30days • The king will have another 30days to consider and give his royal assent • Otherwise, it passes into law • Finally, the Bill will take effect as law once it has been gazetted in the form of “Government Gazette”

  14. Parliament Privileges • MPs are permitted to speak on any subject without fear of censure outside Parliament • The only body who can censure an MP is House Committee of Privileges • Parliamentary immunity takes effect from the moment a MP is sworn in • This immunity does not apply to statements made outside the house by any MPs

  15. Current composition • Current seat holding in Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat as of 15 June 2009 • National Front(BarisanNasional) : 137 • United Malays National Organization(UMNO):78 • Malaysian Chinese Association(MCA) : 15 • Malaysian Indian Congress(MIC) : 3

  16. Malaysian People's Movement Party(PartiGerakan Rakyat Malaysia, Gerakan): 2 • United Traditional BumiputeraParty (PartiPesakaBumiputeraBersatu, PBB): 14 • Sarawak United People's Party (PartiRakyat Bersatu Sarawak, SUPP): 6 • Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (PartiDemokratikProgresif Sarawak, SPDP): 4 • Sarawak People's Party (PartiRakyat Sarawak, PRS): 6

  17. United PasokmomogunKadazandusunMurutOrganisation(PertubuhanPasokMomogunKadazandusunBersatu, UPKO) : 4 • United Sabah Party(PartiBersatu Sabah, PBS) : 3 • United Sabah People's Party(PartiBersatu Rakyat Sabah, PBRS) : 1 • Liberal Democratic Party(PartiLiberal Demokratik, LDP) :1 • People's Progressive Party(PartiProgresifPenduduk Malaysia, PPP) : 0

  18. People's Justice Party (PartiKeadilan Rakyat, PKR) : 30 • Islamic Party of Malaysia (Parti Islam SeMalaysia, PAS) : 23 • Democratic Action Party (PartiTindakanDemokratik, DAP) : 28

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