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Legislative

The Legislative (Malaysian Parliament) has the power to enact Federal laws
as well as the states there in. Parliament consists of His Majesty Seri Paduka
Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the two Chambers, the Senate and the
House of Representatives.

Parliament is the Legislative part of the Federation which formulates As the Head of Country, His Majesty has executive power. He may call,
laws enforceable in the entire Federation and controls the Government cancel or dissolve Parliament. In exercising the power, he gets advice
finances. Taxes and federal rates may be increased only with the effect
of Parliament as set out in the Federal law. All the proceeds obtained
shall be deposited in the Consolidated Federal Fund and all the money
can only be spent by the authority of Parliament. The Party that wins a
majority seats in the general election and a majority support in the House
of Representatives will form the government. The leader of the majority
party that obtained the trust of a large number of members of the House
of Representatives will be appointed as a Prime Minister.

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong

His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the Head
of Country that takes priority over everyone in the Federation and
shall not be subjected to claim in any proceeding in any Court. The
Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected among the Malay Rulers by the
Conference of Rulers according to rules set out in the third schedule
of the Federal Constitution. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will hold the
position for five years unless His Majesty resigns or is removed from
the position by the Malay Rulers.

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