Terengganu State Legislative Assembly
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The Terengganu State Legislative Assembly (Malay: Dewan Undangan Negeri Terengganu) is the unicameral state legislature of the Malaysian state of Terengganu. It consists of 32 members representing single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, and are customarily held alongside elections to the federal parliament during a general election.
Terengganu State Legislative Assembly Dewan Undangan Negeri Terengganu Dewang Undangang Negeri Tranung ديوان اوندڠن نݢري ترڠݢانو | |
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15th Terengganu State Legislative Assembly | |
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History | |
Founded | 20 June 1959 |
Leadership | |
Sultan | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Opposition Leader | Vacant since 12 August 2023 |
Secretary | Zulkifli Isa |
Structure | |
Seats | 32 + 0 Nominated Member (Maximum 34 Members) Quorum: 11 Simple majority: 17 Two-thirds majority: 22 |
Political groups | (As of 13 August 2023[update]) Government (32): PN (MLA for Bukit Payung) |
Committees | 2
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Elections | |
Plurality: First-past-the-post (32 single-member constituencies) | |
Last election | 12 August 2023 |
Next election | By 23 November 2028 |
Meeting place | |
Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | |
Website | |
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The State Assembly convenes at the Wisma Darul Iman in the state capital, Kuala Terengganu.
All 32 seats are held by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) ruling coalition after the 2023 state election, effectively making it a one-party state. Within the coalition, the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) holds 27 seats while the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) holds 5 seats. The PN coalition commands a supermajority in the assembly.