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Malacca State Legislative Assembly
Dewan Undangan Negeri MelakaType Type Unicameral Leadership Speaker Othman Muhamad, Barisan Nasional - UMNO Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam, Barisan Nasional - UMNO Members 28 Barisan Nasional: 23 / 28Pakatan Rakyat: 5 / 28Meeting place Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh Website http://www.melaka.gov.my/ The Malacca State Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Malaysian state of Malacca. It is composed of 28 members who are elected from single-member constituencies throughout the state. Elections are held no more than five years apart, along with elections to the federal parliament and other state assemblies (except Sarawak).
The State Legislative Assembly convenes at the Malacca State Secretariat Building, also known as the Seri Negeri in Ayer Keroh.
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Role
The Malacca State Legislative Assembly's main function is to enact laws that apply in the state. It is also the forum for members to voice their opinions on the state government's policies and implementation of those policies. Under the Privileges, Immunities and Powers Ordinance 1963, assemblymen are given the right to freely discuss current issues such as public complaints. On financial matters, the Assembly approves supply to the government and ensures that the funds are spent as approved and in the tax-payers' interest.[1]
The State Executive Council (EXCO) is appointed from members of the State Assembly. Led by the Chief Minister, it exercises executive power on behalf of the Governor and is responsible to the State Assembly.[2]
State EXCO
Malacca State EXCO[3] Portfolio EXCO Chief Minister
Land, Finance and Economic Planning Committee Chairman
Religious Affairs Committee ChairmanMohd Ali Rustam Education, Science, Technology and Human Resources Committee Chairman Yaakub Md Amin Welfare, Unity, Youth and Sports Committee Chairman Ab Karim Sulaiman Industry, Commerce, Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Development Committee Chairman Md Yunos Husin Housing, Small Town Development and Project Revival Committee Chairman Abd Ghafaar Atan Tourism and Culture Committee Chairman Seet Har Cheow Rural and Agricultural Development Committee Chairman Mohamad Hidhir Abu Hasan Works and Public Amenities Committee Chairman Gan Tian Loo Transport, Information and Consumers Committee Chairman R. Perumal Local Government and Environment Committee Chairman Latiff Tamby Chik Women's Affairs, Family Development and Health Committee Chairman Norpipah Abdol Non-representatives State Secretary Omar Kaseh State Legal Advisor Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid State Financial Officer Naim Abu Bakar Current composition
- For complete list of members, see List of Malacca State Assemblymen.
Summary of the 8 March 2008 Malacca State Assembly election results Votes % of vote Seats % of seats +/– Barisan Nasional: 163,917 55.5 23 82.1 3
United Malays National Organization (UMNO) 103,050 34.9 18 64.3 Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) 46,197 15.6 4 14.3 2
Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) 5,950 2.0 1 3.6 Malaysian People's Movement Party (Gerakan) 8,720 3.0 0 0.0 1
Pakatan Rakyat: 124,213 42.1 5 17.9 3
Democratic Action Party (DAP) 63,235 21.4 5 17.9 3
Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) 40,629 13.8 0 0.0 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) 20,349 6.9 0 0.0 Overall total 295,207 100 28 100 Source: The Star[4], Malaysia
See also
- List of State Seats Representatives in Malaysia
- State legislative assemblies of Malaysia
References
- ^ State Legislative Assembly Malacca State Government. Accessed June 13, 2010
- ^ The Executive Council (EXCO) Malacca State Government. Accessed June 13, 2010
- ^ State Committee (Portfolio) Malacca State Government
- ^ MALAYSIA DECIDES 2008 > General Election 2008 Results > Malacca
External links
Legislatures of Malaysia Parliament of Malaysia State Legislative Assemblies
(Dewan Undangan Negeri)Categories:- Government of Malacca
- State legislatures of Malaysia
- Unicameral legislatures
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