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Malaysian Constitution
THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION &
THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Prepared By:
Ms. Narimah Hashim
Jabatan Perakaunan & Kewangan
Fakulti Ekonomi & Pengurusan, UPM

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THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION
Definitions, features & functions
Relationship of the government & the
Constitution
Financial relationship between Federal
& State Governments
Government grants
Financial difficulties of States
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WHAT IS THE FEDERAL
CONSTITUTION?
The Federal Constitution of Malaysia is the SUPREME LAW of the nation that distributes the power of governance in accordance with the practice of a
Parliamentary Democracy and a
Constitutional Monarchy
It contains 181 Articles
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THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The basis of The Federal Constitution of
Malaysia is the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya
It was drafted by a Working Committee set up by the British Government called the Reid
Commission.
Lord Reid from the United Kingdom presided over the committee with representatives from their side, advisers from the Conference of
Rulers & Malayan political leaders
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THE HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
The Reid Commission sought & consulted the views of political parties, non-political organizations & individuals on the form of government and racial structure appropriate for the country
In the process, a MEMORANDUM from the ALLIANCE GROUP had gained precedence NHashim....UPM...12.7.2006

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THE MEMORANDUM?
“…. is an inter-communal conciliation aimed at mutual interests & strengthening the nation’s democratic system of government which took into account 5 main factors namely the positions of the Malay Rulers,
Islam as the official religion of the Federation, the position of the Malay language, the special rights of the Malays & equal citizenship” NHashim....UPM...12.7.2006

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EFFECTIVE DATE
The Constitution of the Federation of
Malaya
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