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eral Territory of Kuala Lumpur, a member representing the Federal of Representatives is limited to citizens aged 21 years and above and
Territory of Labuan and a member representing the Federal Territory cannot become a member of the Senate. It has a tenure period of five
of Putrajaya are also appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. A total years. However, His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan
of 26 people are elected by the State Legislative Assembly from 13 states Agong has the authority to dissolve Parliament before the deadline
in Malaysia, and every state submits two Senators. after obtaining the advice from the Prime Minister.
A Speaker and his Deputy will be chosen in advance for handling the Presently, the House of Representatives has 222 members
Assembly among its own members. Membership of this Assembly is representing constituencies nationwide. The breakdown of the House
limited to citizens aged 30 years and above. The term of service for a of Representatives seat are 153 seats for Peninsular Malaysia, 25 seats
member of the Senate is three years and the member of the Senate can for Sabah, 31 seats for Sarawak and 13 seats for the Federal Territory
be appointed for a second time and hold the post of Senator for the of Kuala Lumpur (11 seats), Federal Territory of Labuan (1 seat) and
next three years. Each Senator is only allowed to hold the position for Federal Territory of Putrajaya (1 seat).
two terms.
The Executive Authority
The term of service as a member of the Senate is not affected by
the dissolution of Parliament. Parliament is empowered by the The Government or the Executive Authority is responsible for
Constitution to change the membership of the Senate, such as implementing executive powers in accordance with the Constitution
increasing the number of members elected by the Legislative Assembly and law. In accordance with the Article 39 of the Federal Constitution,
to three people, making sure members of the National Assembly are the Federal executive authority lies with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
elected by voters, or reduce the number of members appointed to the
Senate.
The House Of Representatives
The House of Representatives is a special Council for the people
to voice their wishes and opinion and obtain defence through their
representatives. Members of the House of Representatives are elected
directly by the people during the General Election. The Speaker and
his Deputy are elected by the House of Representatives. However,
there is also a condition in the Constitution that allows the Speaker
to be chosen from outside the House of Representatives. Those who
are selected through this process will be considered as the additional
members of the House of Representatives. Membership of the House
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Territory of Labuan and a member representing the Federal Territory cannot become a member of the Senate. It has a tenure period of five
of Putrajaya are also appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. A total years. However, His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan
of 26 people are elected by the State Legislative Assembly from 13 states Agong has the authority to dissolve Parliament before the deadline
in Malaysia, and every state submits two Senators. after obtaining the advice from the Prime Minister.
A Speaker and his Deputy will be chosen in advance for handling the Presently, the House of Representatives has 222 members
Assembly among its own members. Membership of this Assembly is representing constituencies nationwide. The breakdown of the House
limited to citizens aged 30 years and above. The term of service for a of Representatives seat are 153 seats for Peninsular Malaysia, 25 seats
member of the Senate is three years and the member of the Senate can for Sabah, 31 seats for Sarawak and 13 seats for the Federal Territory
be appointed for a second time and hold the post of Senator for the of Kuala Lumpur (11 seats), Federal Territory of Labuan (1 seat) and
next three years. Each Senator is only allowed to hold the position for Federal Territory of Putrajaya (1 seat).
two terms.
The Executive Authority
The term of service as a member of the Senate is not affected by
the dissolution of Parliament. Parliament is empowered by the The Government or the Executive Authority is responsible for
Constitution to change the membership of the Senate, such as implementing executive powers in accordance with the Constitution
increasing the number of members elected by the Legislative Assembly and law. In accordance with the Article 39 of the Federal Constitution,
to three people, making sure members of the National Assembly are the Federal executive authority lies with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
elected by voters, or reduce the number of members appointed to the
Senate.
The House Of Representatives
The House of Representatives is a special Council for the people
to voice their wishes and opinion and obtain defence through their
representatives. Members of the House of Representatives are elected
directly by the people during the General Election. The Speaker and
his Deputy are elected by the House of Representatives. However,
there is also a condition in the Constitution that allows the Speaker
to be chosen from outside the House of Representatives. Those who
are selected through this process will be considered as the additional
members of the House of Representatives. Membership of the House
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