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Part XII : General and Others
Bahasa Melayu is the national language. The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is
responsible to safeguard the privileges of the Malays and the natives of
Sabah and Sarawak and also safeguard the interest of legitimacy of other
communities. This section also sets out how amendments can be made to the
constitution.
Part XIII: Added Protection for the States of Sabah and Sarawak.
There are special provisions set for Sabah and Sarawak, for example the
preservation of the native land for the indigenous communities of Sabah and
Sarawak.
Part XIIII: Temporary and Transitional Provisions
This section describes how the laws formulated before Independence can
remain in force until Parliament enacts new laws to replace them.
Part XIV: Exceptions for sovereignty, etc. of the Rulers
Sovereignty, power, perogrative and jurisdiction of the Rulers are preserved in
part XIV.
Part XV: Proceedings of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Kings.
Under part XV, proceedings by or against the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong or Rulers
should be brought before the “Special Court”.