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House of Representatives

Malaysian government
Also known as: Dewan Rakyat
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The Malaysian government operates as a federal constitutional monarchy with a bicameral legislature. This system includes the Senate (Dewan Negara) as the upper house and the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) as the lower house. The House of Representatives has approximately 200 members, with the majority representing Peninsular Malaysia, and the remainder allocated to Sarawak, Sabah, and the federal territory of Labuan. Members of the House of Representatives are elected from single-member constituencies for five-year terms. The prime minister is appointed from among these elected members by the paramount ruler, who is the ceremonial head of state.12

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  1. Malaysia: Country Facts
  2. Malaysia - Constitutional framework

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