Government of Malaysia
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The Government of Malaysia, officially the Federal Government of Malaysia (Malay: Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia), is based in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, with the exception of the legislative branch, which is located in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a federation comprising the 11 States of Malaya, the Borneo States of Sabah and Sarawak, and 3 Federal Territories operating within a constitutional monarchy under the Westminster system and is categorised as a representative democracy. The federal government of Malaysia adheres to and is created by the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, the supreme law of the land.
Formation | 16 September 1963; 60 years ago (1963-09-16)[1] |
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Country | Malaysia |
Website | www.malaysia.gov.my |
Legislative branch | |
Legislature | Parliament |
Meeting place | Houses of Parliament |
Executive branch | |
Leader | Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim |
Appointer | Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor |
Headquarters | Perdana Putra |
Main organ | Cabinet |
Judicial branch | |
Court | Federal Court |
Seat | Palace of Justice |
The federal government adopts the principle of separation of powers under Article 127 of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia,[2] and has three branches: the executive, legislature, and judiciary.[3] The state governments in Malaysia also have their respective executive and legislative bodies. The judicial system in Malaysia is a federalised court system operating uniformly throughout the country.