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EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY

The Government or the Executive Authority is
responsible for implementing executive powers in
accordance with the Constitution and law.

In accordance with the Article 39 of is trusted by a large number of the
the Federal Constitution, the Federal members of the Assembly as a
Executive Authority lies with the Yang Prime Minister to head the Cabinet.
di-Pertuan Agong and is subject to the
provisions of any Federal laws and the • Through the advice from the Prime
provisions of the Second Schedule, Minister, the Yang di-Pertuan
this authority or power may be exercise Agong shall appoint other Ministers
by the Cabinet or any Minister who are among the members of the House
given the authority by the Cabinet. of Representatives and the Senate.
However, Parliament may, by law give
the duties to others. The Deputy Yang The Conference Of Rulers
di-Pertuan Agong, is the Deputy Head
of the Country. When a vacancy occurs The Conference of Rulers consists of
due to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who all the Malay Rulers and the Governors.
is unable to perform the duties due The tasks of this Council as stated in
to illness, or is not in the Federation Article 38 of the Federal Constitution
of Malaysia for more than 15 days or are as follows:
for some other reasons, the Deputy
Yang di-Pertuan Agong is responsible • To appoint the Yang di-Pertuan
for carrying out the duties of the Yang Agong and Deputy Yang di-
di-Pertuan Agong. Pertuan Agong of the Federation
in accordance with the provisions
Cabinet Ministers of the Third Schedule of the Federal
Constitution.
• The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall
first appoint one (1) member from • To agree or disagree with regards
the House of Representatives that to any act, practice or religious
ceremonies across the Federation.

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