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THE MALAYSIAN CONSTITUTION AND RULING SYSTEM THE CONSTITUTION
The Malaysian Constitution is also known as the Federal Constitution.
The Constitution is a written legal document that was formed based on
the previous two documents namely the Federation of Malaya Agreement
1948 and the Independence Constitution 1957. The Malaysian
Constitution was enacted under the advice from the Reid Commission
which conducted a study in 1956. The Constitution takes effect
immediately after Independence on 31st August 1957. The concepts of
the Constitution are as follows:
The Federal Constitution is the supreme law
Acts as a source of all laws
No other institution in Malaysia supersedes the power and position of the
Constitution
All laws shall not be contrary to the Constitution
The Court has the authority to cancel or revoke any laws enacted in Parliament
if it contrary to the Constitution
Although the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the Head of State, but His Majesty is
also subjected to the Constitution
The Constitution is formed with the following objectives:
To create a fair government
To avoid the abuse of power by the government
To control the movement of the government and the people
As a tool to solve the problems
To ensure the nation’s history
To ensure peace and stability in the country
The Malaysian Constitution contains 131 Articles that touch on every aspect
of the governance. The Constitution was separated into 16 Sections. The
sections are:
Part I: States, Religion and the Laws for the Federation
Malaysia is a Federation comprising of 13 states and three Federal Territories.
Islam is recognised as the Federal religion, but other religions may be practised in
peace and harmony. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Federation. Any
law that is not in accordance with the Constitution is null and void.
Part II: Fundamental Freedoms
This part identifies the fundamental freedoms that we have the right to live
and freedom from slavery or forced labour equality before the law freedom of
movement; freedom to speak assemble and associate freedom of religion right
to education and the right to own property.
Part III: Citizenship
A person shall become a citizen of Malaysia by being born here, married a
Malaysian male citizen or have a Malaysian father or mother staying legally
in the country for a specified time. Part III also indicates how one may be
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The Malaysian Constitution is also known as the Federal Constitution.
The Constitution is a written legal document that was formed based on
the previous two documents namely the Federation of Malaya Agreement
1948 and the Independence Constitution 1957. The Malaysian
Constitution was enacted under the advice from the Reid Commission
which conducted a study in 1956. The Constitution takes effect
immediately after Independence on 31st August 1957. The concepts of
the Constitution are as follows:
The Federal Constitution is the supreme law
Acts as a source of all laws
No other institution in Malaysia supersedes the power and position of the
Constitution
All laws shall not be contrary to the Constitution
The Court has the authority to cancel or revoke any laws enacted in Parliament
if it contrary to the Constitution
Although the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the Head of State, but His Majesty is
also subjected to the Constitution
The Constitution is formed with the following objectives:
To create a fair government
To avoid the abuse of power by the government
To control the movement of the government and the people
As a tool to solve the problems
To ensure the nation’s history
To ensure peace and stability in the country
The Malaysian Constitution contains 131 Articles that touch on every aspect
of the governance. The Constitution was separated into 16 Sections. The
sections are:
Part I: States, Religion and the Laws for the Federation
Malaysia is a Federation comprising of 13 states and three Federal Territories.
Islam is recognised as the Federal religion, but other religions may be practised in
peace and harmony. The Constitution is the supreme law of the Federation. Any
law that is not in accordance with the Constitution is null and void.
Part II: Fundamental Freedoms
This part identifies the fundamental freedoms that we have the right to live
and freedom from slavery or forced labour equality before the law freedom of
movement; freedom to speak assemble and associate freedom of religion right
to education and the right to own property.
Part III: Citizenship
A person shall become a citizen of Malaysia by being born here, married a
Malaysian male citizen or have a Malaysian father or mother staying legally
in the country for a specified time. Part III also indicates how one may be
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