Malaysia Flashcards
(20 cards)
The federal constitution consists of:
Legislative
Judiciary
Executive
The legislative is also called as:
The parliament
The parliament consist of:
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
House of representative (dewan rakyat)
Senate (dewan negara)
What is the role of the parliament?
Make, amend and abolish laws
The executive consists of:
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Prime ministers
Cabinet ministers
Civil services
The judiciary consists of
Civil courts
Syariah courts
Native courts
What is the highest level of civil courts in Malaysia?
Federal court
Court that only handles Islamic law which involves Muslims
Syariah courts
Courts that only exists in Sabah and Sarawak
Native courts
3 tiers of government in Malaysia
Federal government
State government
Local government
Who leads the state governments?
Chief ministers
How is a chief minister chosen?
elected by the majority party in their respective state assemblies
Ruled by their respective monarchs:
1 Johor
2 Kedah
3 Kelantan
4 Pahang
5 Perak
6 Selangor
7 Terengganu
8 Perlis
9 Negeri Sembilan
Ruled by their respective Yang di pertuan negeri:
1 Penang
2 Malacca
3 Sabah
4 Sarawak
The title of the constitutional monarch and ceremonial head of state of Malaysia
Yang di-Pertuan Agong
A constitutional title given to the head of state in states without a ruler
Yang di-Pertuan Negeri
The local government is also known as?
Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan
How is the local government chosen?
Appointed by the state government
3 types of local authorities
City, Municipal and District council
How is the king chosen?
9 royal monarchies take turns to be the Monarch for a 5-year term
