Prime Minister of Malaysia
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The prime minister of Malaysia (Malay: Perdana Menteri Malaysia; Jawi: ڤردان منتري مليسيا) is the head of government of Malaysia. The prime minister directs the executive branch of the federal government. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong appoints the prime minister as a member of Parliament (MP) who, in his opinion, is most likely to command the confidence of a majority of MPs. The prime minister is usually the leader of the party winning the most seats in a general election.
Prime Minister of Malaysia | |
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Perdana Menteri Malaysia ڤردان منتري مليسيا | |
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Style | Prime Minister (informal) Yang Amat Berhormat (formal) The Right Honourable (within the Commonwealth) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
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Reports to | Parliament |
Residence | Seri Perdana, Putrajaya |
Seat | Perdana Putra, Putrajaya |
Appointer | Yang di-Pertuan Agong |
Term length | Five years, renewable |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Malaysia |
Inaugural holder | Tunku Abdul Rahman |
Formation | 31 August 1957; 66 years ago (1957-08-31) |
Salary | RM22,826.65/US$ 5,106 per month[1] |
Website | www |
After the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the chief minister of the Federation of Malaya, became the first prime minister of Malaysia.